"A long, zippered scar has replaced the cast on Von Miller's right thumb.

All the better to hold a microphone as the Broncos' no-longer-rookie linebacker played TV reporter for a day at the Super Bowl XLVI media event Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

"Man, it's like a circus here," Miller said, gazing at the thousands of reporters covering the event. "I thought it was wild for us."

Not even a daily dose of Tebowmania can top the once-a-year event in the Super Bowl city.

Miller, who is here helping promote Gatorade sports drinks, will be around here Saturday too, when the NFL defensive rookie of the year is announced."