Last season wasn't so great for the 25 year old Von Miller. The outside linebacker started last season with a drug suspension and ended it with a torn ACL. It was also last season that he tried to packed on some excessive muscles. For now, he has trimmed down 25 pounds after gaining the muscles and has said that "Ferrari isn't built to carry luggage to and from the airport."

He added "You just want to be light, streamlined and that's just what I'm trying to get to,'' said Miller, who's back in the 240s like he was when he collected 30 sacks in his first two NFL seasons before slipping to five in nine games last year. I figured out when I was 280 pounds, 275 pounds, (offensive linemen) are still going to hold you,'' Miller said. ''So, I might as well be at a weight where I'm comfortable."

Now that a new season is about to start, he feels more at ease and confident with his new physique and amore clean image he put up during the off season. He said "''I think it just made me a better person. ''Adversity reveals character and I think all the stuff that happened, I handled it well and I'm in a blessed situation to be where I'm at today."

Miller is happy where he is right now as well as whom he will be playing along the team: former Cowboys star pass-rusher DeMarcus Ware.

His general manager John Elway also feels the same way saying "''Those two guys if they're healthy, there's two beasts coming off the edge that are tough to deal with."

Also, his defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio was happy with him staying away from bad news during the off season. He said "I don't have any question that Von will be ready to roll and be at his best this year. Think he's worked extremely hard with (strength and conditioning coach) Luke Richesson and the staff and 'Greek,' (head trainer Steve Antonopulos) and the trainers. He's been a real good teammate, working hard with the guys. I have no doubt he's going to have a special year."