Von Miller surefire Hall of Famer?

The Denver Broncos went through a nearly unprecedented run of offensive success when John Elway was able to lure Peyton Manning to Denver, however Von Miller was one of the building blocks that was already on the roster when Manning became a free agent in 2012. Miller has been the face of Denver's defense for over a decade now, something that was not always a given after a rocky start to his career. 

Von Miller was drafted in 2011 second overall behind just Superman himself Cam Newton. Newton as a rookie played in 15 games racking up 56 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 4 tipped passes. Quickly displaying the talent that the Broncos saw when they selected him so high, and quite honestly he has continued to reaffirm that fact year after year after year. He has been the model of consistency producing just 2 seasons, that he played in, with less than double digit sacks. Those two down years came in 2013, and 2019 respectively. Let's take a look at what slowed him down in these seasons. 

In 2013 you can quickly look at the games played and immediately see why his stats took a hit. Miller missed 7 games that year playing in just 9 games. Partially due to a self inflicted suspension due to a failed drug test for marijuana, as well as a couple games due to injury. Ultimately this was his worst year yet with 33 tackles, 5 sacks, 1 tipped pass, 3 forced fumbles, 1 recovery, and 1 td return. However in the previous 2 seasons Miller had put up a combined 29.5 sacks, and 8 forced fumbles, so after a suspension, and subsequent down year the Broncos likely had some doubt creeping in about their golden boy. But Miller made good on this by never landing in trouble again in the 7 seasons following the 2013 season, he also managed to produce 8 or more sacks in every other season of his career once again displaying sought after consistency. 

2020 was a hard year for Von as he suffered a season ending injury before his season ever got started, in what would have been his first full season paired with Bradlee Chubb. However it did not come to pass, and between that fact and his price tag which is north of $20 million this season it was expected that Miller would be let go. Instead George Patton and company decided that Miller was the type of player that you keep around to build a winning team with not the type that you ship away for what should be a make or break season for Vic Fangio. Which in turn puts a spotlight on Von Miller who most believe is the face of the Broncos franchise, and more importantly the person who sets the tone on defense. However should this year go poorly I wouldn't be shocked to see a tag and trade scenario with Miller, and a new coaching staff.