Von Miller is trying to get his hands on the No. 40 jersey for the Dallas Cowboys, and he is *not* messing around. Dude just told reporters he offered fullback Hunter Luepke a **lifetime of chicken** to get that number for the regular season! Can you believe that? Luepke has No. 40 right now, but Miller is already rocking it at practice for his new team. This is pure Miller.
The Number Game: Why 40?
Miller has a history with these numbers, man. He balled out in No. 58 during the peak of his career with the Denver Broncos. Then he moved to No. 40 for the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills. He even wore No. 40 back in his college days at Texas A&M. So, why not just go back to 58 in Dallas? ESPN’s Todd Archer spilled the beans: Miller doesn’t want No. 58 because it’s tied to his Broncos run. And forget No. 94 too, because that’s all DeMarcus Ware in Dallas. Ware even shared an interaction he had with Miller when he joined up with the Cowboys. It’s clear Miller has a specific vision for his jersey, and it ain’t 58 or 94.
What’s At Stake for Dallas’ Pass Rush
This isn’t just about a jersey, right? NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Miller’s contract with the NFC East team is a one-year deal, worth up to $7.5 million. He’s coming in to bolster that pass rush, something Dallas seriously missed last season after Micah Parsons got traded to the Green Bay Packers. We all know how crucial a strong pass rush is, and Miller is the guy they’re banking on to bring that fire.
It’s still up in the air what number he’ll officially be wearing when the season kicks off, but you gotta respect the hustle. He’s clearly doing whatever he can to make sure it’s No. 40. We’ll see if a lifetime supply of chicken is enough to seal the deal!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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