While recognizing multiple contributing factors in Buffalo's run to the AFC Championship Game, Miller singled out Allen as the difference-maker most-responsible for the Bills' annual presence amongst the league's elite teams.

Miller signed a six-year, $120 million deal with the Bills in 2022 and still has three seasons left on his contract. The seven-time All-Pro is set to earn $17.145 million next season.

Is it fair to put the onus on Von Miller to be the difference maker? Maybe not entirely. But the Buffalo Bills are paying him to fill that role, a fact that points to the end of his tenure with the team.

The Buffalo Bills fell short in the AFC Championship Game, making fans less willing to accept Von Miller's postgame comments.

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Unlike last year's playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills have their defensive leader available for the AFC Championship Game.

Bills’ defensive back Damar Hamlin pressured Jackson and because of the snowy conditions, the QB dropped the ball. Not far behind Hamlin was pass rusher Von Miller. He scooped up the ball and nearly ran it in for a score.

The Buffalo Bills signed future Hall-of-Fame edge rusher Von Miller and drafted Baylor linebacker Terrel Bernard during the same offseason.

"That market won't get to $17.4 million, though, which is what the Bills would pay him if he was on the active roster next season. Designating Miller as a post-June 1 release would free up that same $17.4 million in cap space."

The Bills demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity. In the most difficult moments, they made plays that just weren’t enough to make up for some of the elements that were out of their control,

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