Von Miller Leads the Charge: A Scout's Notebook Analysis of Quarterback Surprises

Von Miller's Comeback and Scout's Analysis

Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. Today's installment covers:

• One AFC contender's not-so-secret weapon.

But first, a look at some early surprises at the game's most important position ... The Carolina Panthers' surprising demotion of Bryce Young is not the end of the line for the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. The former Heisman Trophy winner is still just 23 years old, after all, so this setback is not a career death knell. Could it be the beginning of the end in Charlotte? Sure, that's definitely possible. But he needs to keep preparing for his next opportunity, whenever and wherever that might come.

Young's lofty draft pedigree obviously makes his benching a five-alarm fire in the football world, but this is not unique to him. Many highly coveted QB prospects land in tough situations. For Young to succeed at the game's highest level, he needs the right environment and capable personnel surrounding him.

Trust Rankings for 2-0 Quarterbacks

Currently, nine QBs are 2-0 this season, and five are not playing for the teams that drafted them. This post examines those surprising signal-callers in detail.

Renaissance man: Von Miller is BACK!

Miller played that role exceptionally well initially, racking up eight sacks in his first nine games with the Bills but faced a setback due to injury. His return raised questions about his performance. After a disappointing season, a pay cut might have rekindled his competitive spirit, as he aims to recapture his former glory.