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Miller shows flashes of '09 form vs. Oklahoma
By Rob Rang
NFLDraftScout.com
Nov. 8, 2010Tell Rob your opinion!
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14261533/miller-shows-flashes-of-09-form-vs-oklahoma
Each week, we rewind the game film to highlight the star-worthy performances that could impact the 2011 draft rankings:
• After leading the country with 17 sacks last year, Texas A&M's Von Miller surprised many with his decision to spurn the NFL and return for his senior season. The decision appeared to be a dubious one, as Miller's production and NFL stock have spiraled this year.
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While Miller has similar tackle totals comparing the first eight games last year (34) and this season (29), the big plays that earned him a potential first-round grade from scouts had all but disappeared. In eight games last season, Miller registered 15 tackles for loss, including 12½ sacks. That included strong performances against Oklahoma State's Russell Okung (selected by Seattle No. 6 overall in the 2010 draft) and Arkansas' Demarcus Love, a potential first-round pick in 2011.
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His burst was evident for the first time this season against Oklahoma. Miller was nearly unstoppable against the Sooners, registering a season-high eight tackles, including three for loss, 1½ sacks and a forced fumble.
It wasn't just that Miller was productive off the edge. With his marginal size, Miller (6-feet-2, 235 pounds) has to be able to beat offensive tackles off the ball from his stand-up position. Miller also demonstrated the agility, flexibility and surprising strength to translate his skills to outside linebacker by playing the run effectively. In fact, as impressive as he was pressuring the quarterback, Miller really helped his stock Saturday by stopping Demarco Murray -- NFLDraftScout.com's top-rated senior running back -- for no gain on the goal line on three separate occasions in the Aggies' 33-19 victory
By Rob Rang
NFLDraftScout.com
Nov. 8, 2010Tell Rob your opinion!
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14261533/miller-shows-flashes-of-09-form-vs-oklahoma
Each week, we rewind the game film to highlight the star-worthy performances that could impact the 2011 draft rankings:
• After leading the country with 17 sacks last year, Texas A&M's Von Miller surprised many with his decision to spurn the NFL and return for his senior season. The decision appeared to be a dubious one, as Miller's production and NFL stock have spiraled this year.
....
While Miller has similar tackle totals comparing the first eight games last year (34) and this season (29), the big plays that earned him a potential first-round grade from scouts had all but disappeared. In eight games last season, Miller registered 15 tackles for loss, including 12½ sacks. That included strong performances against Oklahoma State's Russell Okung (selected by Seattle No. 6 overall in the 2010 draft) and Arkansas' Demarcus Love, a potential first-round pick in 2011.
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His burst was evident for the first time this season against Oklahoma. Miller was nearly unstoppable against the Sooners, registering a season-high eight tackles, including three for loss, 1½ sacks and a forced fumble.
It wasn't just that Miller was productive off the edge. With his marginal size, Miller (6-feet-2, 235 pounds) has to be able to beat offensive tackles off the ball from his stand-up position. Miller also demonstrated the agility, flexibility and surprising strength to translate his skills to outside linebacker by playing the run effectively. In fact, as impressive as he was pressuring the quarterback, Miller really helped his stock Saturday by stopping Demarco Murray -- NFLDraftScout.com's top-rated senior running back -- for no gain on the goal line on three separate occasions in the Aggies' 33-19 victory
DAL @ GB
