Just two days before the exciting time in the history of the Denver Broncos when George Paton was hired as the new general manger, the team had to face a public relations landmine with his most famous.
9 NEWSMike Klis reported Friday that star attorney Von Miller is currently under criminal investigation by the Parker Police Department in Colorado. The Parker PD confirmed it 9 NEWS that a criminal investigation against Miller is underway, but he would not comment on its nature.
The baffling news comes just over a week from the other screenshots of private conversations with the eight-time Pro Bowler that, let’s face it, give it a very unfavorable light. He later responded with a comment on an Instagram story implying that the screenshots and their interpretation were “fake news.”
While some have been quick to draw conclusions immediately after the Parker PD’s criminal investigation, Me’Gan Denise, Miller’s pregnant girlfriend, posted a statement on Friday via her Instagram account to emphatically say that there were rumors of domestic violence about her. the boy’s part is fake.
“In light of the latest media reports related to my relationship with Von, I think I need to address a couple of things,” Denise wrote. “First of all, at no point in our relationship was there any kind of physical abuse or violence by Von, whatever it was. For someone to say the opposite, or speculate, it’s not right.
“As for my (previous) posts on social media, one part was misinterpreted and withdrawn from the context. I regret making a private situation public and in doing so drew so much unwanted attention to Von like me.
“Von and I are thrilled to welcome our baby into the world and are committed to raising our child with love and compassion, together as a family.
Sincerely, Megan Denise “.
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Obviously, any criminal investigation into a player of Miller’s caliber and importance to the Broncos canon is worrisome, but it’s important to remember that at this point he hasn’t been charged with anything. The best touch Broncos Country should take is to allow the Parker PD to do its job and let the investigation unfold before jumping to any conclusions.
However, the timing of this criminal investigation into Miller is very inopportune. Reports have emerged following the hiring of Paton as GM that the Broncos are likely to approach Miller over a contract restructuring. According to reports, Paton would like Miller to return, but not at the current $ 17.5 million price tag.
Miller will turn 32 in March and is coming off a 2020 season completely lost to an ankle injury that required corrective surgery. When he entered the final year of his contract that made him the highest paid defensive player in NFL history in 2016, the Broncos have one team option. That means the Broncos have the prerogative to exercise, or pick up Miller’s option, or let him go.
If the team didn’t take Miller’s option, he would be an unrestricted free agent to sign with any outside NFL team. The Broncos could be inclined to negotiate with the former Super Bowl 50 MVP in hopes of accepting a pay cut or working out some sort of contract extension that would lower their 2021 salary cap and give them additional years during the term.
Paton is expected to be in Denver on Saturday. Instead of interviewing the main office and exploration staff, the first GM will have to face a massive drama involving the all-time leading priest of the Broncos. Following the news of Parker PD’s investigation, the team released a statement Friday in 9 NEWS.
For now, all the team can do is gather as much information about the situation as possible and let things unfold. The fan base should take its directions.
Again, at press time, we don’t know why Miller is being investigated and, based on Denise’s social media statement, her significant other has firmly denied that any physical abuse has occurred. For now, we maintain a retention pattern until more information is revealed.
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