Von Miller recalls nay-sayers after Broncos take him no. 2

NEW YORK — Those glasses coated couldn't hide tears of Texas at & M linebacker Von Miller when his name was called by Denver Broncos overall second on Thursday evening. By Stephen Chernin, AP

Von Miller became a member of the Broncos after he chose with the second overall pick.

By Stephen Chernin, AP

Von Miller became a member of the Broncos after he chose with the second overall pick.

Miller kept Commissioner Roger Goodell, waiting for a few seconds extra. Miller wanted to share the special moments of her life with her mother, Gloria and her father, Von SR., who took turns emotional hugging for a few seconds.Then, Miller strode onstage and hugged Goodell bear. "I was looking at my phone, and I looked over to my dad and saw the 303 area code, so immediately understood where the call was coming from, "Miller said. "I flashed back to Little League and seventh grade, eighth grade and all the people who said I can't."Some considered Miller, Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, the best player in the second draft in prime time. "Von Miller is the best player on this project, "Green Bay Packers College Scouting Director John Dorsey said. "Why do I say that you cannot throw away from him. It's going to put pressure on the quarterback. "With Patrick Peterson (LSU cornerback who went fifth to Arizona Cardinals), you can throw away from him. But Von. "Perhaps it is her portamento, accentuated by dark glasses, giving Miller older character of the soul.Or maybe it was her decision to unrookie similar to join nine players NFL veterans as a lead actor in an antitrust case against the NFL.Miller is now the bespectacled face of new coach's defensive makeover Broncos John Fox under his glasses, Butkus Award winner 2010 is a three-down Superman, pass-rushing with explosion Dynamics to emerge as a producer of two-digit sacking and a leading candidate for the 2011 defensive rookie of the year. "Based my decision on how to help these guys, this great group of guys: Mr. (Peyton) Manning, Mr. (Drew) Brees, Vrabel Mr (Mike)," Miller said. "They asked me for my help."I have never done for notoriety. I've done to help those kids. Teams understand that I did for a greater purpose. "I'm a team guy. I did it for the team. … It has not been a distraction. " Broncos defense that u.s. League-worst 29.4 points and 390.8 yards a game, needed a game changer.Meet Miller, who had three sacks, 10½ fumbles forced and 17½ tackles for loss while playing an ankle injury. His explosiveness overboard was the ferocious display his junior season, when he led the nation with 17 sacks to go with four forced fumbles and 21½ tackles for loss.The Broncos Show former star Aggie as a three-down player who can drop in coverage at or come screaming in overboard after the quarterback. "Von Miller Jevon Kearse reminds me," said former Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George, who serves as a pregame analyst on Fox Sports. Kearse set a rookie record with 14½ sacchi. ""He is an athlete as rare as Jevon, said George. "Von can pass rush, plays the race — which has all the attributes to drop back into coverage."He is a wrecker backfield. "Many analysts and fake had the Broncos draft, selecting defensive tackle Alabama Marcell Dareus anchor Fox back to 4-3 Scheme and help stop the run. But Miller is that rare playmaker with the ability to break down the quarterback in the League in passing ".The Broncos believe that it is a class of defensive line in depth, that's why they took Miller, "NFLDraftScout.com senior analyst Rob Rang said."Miller is like DeMarcus Ware — a spectacular pass rusher.The rate of rise of field and then the flexibility and hands to dive under the covers, which is what the great pass rushers Derrick do, as a "Thomas.This new Bronco is not just a one-trick pony, "pass rush.He demonstrated that in Mobile (Alabama) at the Senior Bowl, "said Rang. This is when he went from being a top 10 pick a top pick two. "For more information about reprints & permissions, visit our FAQ. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor Brent Jones. The publication of the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include name, telephone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections. usatoday.com. We've updated the guidelines of the conversation. Changes include a brief review of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "report abuse" button. To learn more.