DENVER — In 2011, the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos were picking through the rubble of seasons gone horribly wrong — and a draft board that was unusually loaded with talent at the top.
The Panthers picked Cam Newton with the first overall pick and the Broncos chose Von Miller with the second selection.
Five years later, they'll meet in the first matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 2 in the Super Bowl.
"I'm a fan of his," Newton said.
"I'm his biggest fan," said Miller.
While studying film of the top outside linebacker in the league, Newton said he's "trying to find any and every way to alleviate him being a pain" come kickoff.