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Denver Broncos franchise will always be indebted to OLB Von Miller for their 3rd Super Bowl title. Miller also has a special relationship with the Broncos and shares things that Rams fans might not be too happy to hear. He states he will forever have the orange and blue blood in his veins, having spent a decade in Colorado.

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Miller shares a deeply personal and professional bond with his former franchise and their fans. He raised his son in Denver and has a lot of significant memories of the city. He states that the opportunity to play with Peyton Manning and work under John Elway is something he cherishes most of all.

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While talking about the unusual support for himself from Broncos fans despite leaving, he states, “To still have the support from the city is amazing…I got traded. If it was up to me, I’d still be in Denver trying to figure it out. That’s just how I am, that’s how I’m built. It feels good for the city to understand that and for them to know that this wasn’t my choice.

Von Miller wears Rams colors, but still a Bronco at heart

Despite moving to LA and playing for the Rams, it is surprising how openly Miller talks about everything. The open love letter to the Colorado faithful really might be annoying for some Rams faithful who would want his head in LA. But Miller comes across during his interview as someone professionally committed to the Rams and nothing more.

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It might not make the Rams OLB a popular figure with the LA faithful, but they won’t possibly mind it until it affects his performances on the field. But the Miller situation brings to light the harsh reality of life in the NFL and how franchises need to make tough decisions for future success. The love story seems to be more of a love affair with the Broncos, with the Rams becoming the third wheel.

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It seems the association between Miller and the Rams might not have taken place if it was his choice. The simple statement of feelings about wanting to be a Broncos player forever is a clear indication. But his focus as an NFL professional player will be on winning football games, and the Super Bowl LVI will be a job he will be up to taking on.

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