Buffalo Bills’ Von Miller Reveals ‘Why I Came Here’

Buffalo Bills defensive end Von Miller sees potential.

Miller, the Super Bowl 50 MVP, reached the top of the mountain nearly 10 years ago with Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. Now he wants another Lombardi Trophy and he thinks the Bills have the field general who will make it happen.

“He’s the key to our success. He’s the key to success here in Buffalo, Western New York. He’s the reason I came here,” said Miller, 35 , who signed with the Bills in 2022. “I strongly believe in Josh, he will be able to get us home and I will do everything I can to make it easier for him.”

Allen, 28, a three-time NFL MVP finalist, led the Bills to four straight AFC East titles. Although Buffalo has had at least one playoff victory each of the last four years, the team has not been able to overcome the obstacle. Miller, who won a second Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams and Matthew Stafford before landing in Buffalo, suggests it’s only a matter of time.

“On the field, there’s nothing I can say to Josh. I love putting my general manager hat on and he’s just a general manager’s dream when it comes to playing quarterback and “There’s literally nothing I can do to Josh on the football field,” Miller said after an OTA practice earlier this week.

Miller doesn’t hesitate to hit his quarterback with motivational reminders from time to time.

“I’m just trying to stoke the fire a little. Sometimes I’ll send him a picture of the Lombardi Trophy or an interview with other quarterbacks around the league who have won Super Bowls,” Miller said. “That’s just the mental part for me, letting Josh know that I believe in him 100 percent. Whether we win or lose, I believe in 17. I’m going to ride or die with 17.”