So... Does Rod Retire Or Become #3?

[RhymesayersDU]

I hate to make a post like this, because of all Rod Smith has meant to the franchise as well as us as fans.

But it's pretty damn clear, to me at least, that Brandon Marshall is a good WR, and he has a good thing going with Mr. Cutler.

Unless something happens, he should be our #2 WR next year. Which begs the question, what happens to Rod?

You obviously hate to see a guy like Rod go... But for some reason I don't see him playing #3.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

#3 is what the team wants according to Williamson a few weeks ago.

[Triplelefthook]

i think he has to retire or be the #4 receiver. it was pretty clear to me that the last play of the half vs. Cincy was a gimmick to get rod smith a catch to keep his streak alive.... knowing that he was not going to be a part of the offensive gameplan for the rest of the evening

Triple

[RhymesayersDU]

i think he has to retire or be the #4 receiver. it was pretty clear to me that the last play of the half vs. Cincy was a gimmick to get rod smith a catch to keep his streak alive.... knowing that he was not going to be a part of the offensive gameplan for the rest of the evening

Triple

#4, huh?

Who do you have in front of him? Kircus? I've liked what I've seen out of Kircus... but I'm not sold on him like I am Marshall.

[Ratboy]

Marshall looks more like a #1 guy. Javon and Marshall are going to be awesome together. I'd like to get a speedy slot receiver before Smith retires.

Smith should be the #3, Marshall has too much talent not to be on that field as much as possible.

[Triplelefthook]

#4, huh?

Who do you have in front of him? Kircus? I've liked what I've seen out of Kircus... but I'm not sold on him like I am Marshall.


agreed... but yea i think that Kircus was clearly a bigger part of the offensive gameplan than rod smith was tonight. next year i only see kircus getting better and rod getting worse.

[Triplelefthook]

Marshall looks more like a #1 guy. Javon and Walker are going to be awesome together. I'd like to get a speedy slot receiver before Smith retires.

Smith should be the #3, Marshall has too much talent not to be on that field as much as possible.


i don;t know if i understand a word of this

[usedupbraids]

HMMMMMMMMM thats all i have to say

[BigPlayShay]

Smith will become the #3. He knows his role and will accept it as he is one of the greatest team guys to ever put on a uniform.

[footstepsfrom#27]

Rod's done as a starter, maybe as a Bronco after this season. I can't see him wanting to play the #3 role. At least he got to be part of the game's big play on that pitch back to Jay and the pass to Marshall on the goal line.

The HOF awaits.

[Orange_Beard]

I think the #3 guy needs to be a speed burner. Walker, Marshall and a wideout who's strenght it is to catcht he ball thrown over his shoulder.


Rod is God in my book.

[Bronco LB 59]

My selfish side wants to see Rod stay, but my heart says he should retire so he can enjoy his life down the road and not have to endure what some old players like Jim Otto go through everyday.

[usedupbraids]

Smith will become the #3. He knows his role and will accept it as he is one of the greatest team guys to ever put on a uniform.

YOUR RIGHT ABOUT THAT :D

[footstepsfrom#27]

I think the #3 guy needs to be a speed burner. Walker, Marshall and a wideout who's strenght it is to catcht he ball thrown over his shoulder.
Hixon should get a look...4.34 on a bad foot.

[Ratboy]

i don;t know if i understand a word of this

Can you read?

[Bronx33]

Hopefully rod goes number three and stays as an excellent locker room motivator, the old school receiver attitude is a dieing breed but the best teacher for the youngsters.

[Triplelefthook]

Can you read?

Javon and Walker are going to be awesome together? ok buddy

[Triplelefthook]

rod smith will not be good enough to be the #3 guy next year... that is the point i think

[Bronx33]

rod smith will not be good enough to be the #3 guy next year... that is the point i think




Ehhh?

[Triplelefthook]

Ehhh?


i didnt stutter

[Blart]

Rod is already the No. 3.

that settles that.

I heard he may consider retiring after the superbowl.

[maven]

Rod is on a fast train towards retirement. It's clear he's fallen off this year. It was due. Time to move on.

[Bronx33]

Rod is on a fast train towards retirement. It's clear he's fallen off this year. It was due. Time to move on.


You don't think rod could be an asset in the locker room?

[defenseman]

I would guess rod retires next year. He's a #4 reciever at best starting next year....dman

[maven]

You don't think rod could be an asset in the locker room?

I think Rod has another season in him. But, as I expected, he's clearly hit the wall this year. I think a lot of Bronco fans didn't expect it to happen so soon which is a shock. With the youth movement from QB,TE, and WR...It is clear Rod will get less plays. Which should be done. He'll stick around for another year, but he's clearly gone after next season. Great vet, Great Bronco, but unfortunately it's time to give other players plays and let Rod come in on 3rd down. And next year act more as a cheerleader and veteran lockeroom presence than actually making plays on the field..

[Casper Bronco]

How Brandon Marshall slipped to the 4th round is beyond me!

[Paladin]

Couldn't Rod be a Player/Coach? I just cannot see the guy leaving yet, but he is at best the fourth WR or even #5 next year.....

[7 4ever]

I think that Rod will be a great 3rd receiver, something that the Broncos haven't seen in a long while, he runs the routes like no other Bronco receiver, it is just that he doesn't have the speed for a #1 or #2, the guy has the heart and the leadership, and if he doesn't retire I can see defenses really affraid of our receiver corpse.

Here's to at least one more year of Rod!

[maven]

How Brandon Marshall slipped to the 4th round is beyond me!

Happens every year.

Colstin went in the 7th I believe to the NO Saints.

They key is to pick up these gems in the lower rounds. Cheap contract, high production. You can't beat it!

[Archie]

I think Rod has another season in him. But, as I expected, he's clearly hit the wall this year. I think a lot of Bronco fans didn't expect it to happen so soon which is a shock. With the youth movement from QB,TE, and WR...It is clear Rod will get less plays. Which should be done. He'll stick around for another year, but he's clearly gone after next season. Great vet, Great Bronco, but unfortunately it's time to give other players plays and let Rod come in on 3rd down. And next year act more as a cheerleader and veteran lockeroom presence than actually making plays on the field..

I really expected Rod to fall off last year... I was fairly shocked by just how amazingly productive he was last year. I think that is one of the things that hurt Plummer this year was Rod's finally hitting a wall and yet he was his #1 target.

[-Slap-]

Rod is already the No. 3.

That's what it looked like today.

Until today it didn't completely dawn on me we were going to use a day one pick on a wide receiver this April, now I'm sure of it.

We're going to need another pair of young legs to run all the deep routes this offense is going to feature now.

[SureShot]

Until today it didn't completely dawn on me we were going to use a day one pick on a wide receiver this April, now I'm sure of it.



Wow. I would be surprised. I think it will be RB.

[Garcia Bronco]

Rod Smith is not dead.

[Jetmeck]

I'd vote for one more season also. He has had some dropsies lately.

I would also vote for a reverse with Rod pulling up and passing the ball. That pass tonight was right on.

[Odysseus]

My selfish side wants to see Rod stay, but my heart says he should retire so he can enjoy his life down the road and not have to endure what some old players like Jim Otto go through everyday.

I really don't think Rod is as banged up in the knees as Otto but you have to realize IF he is banged up that much there is nothing else left but that next season. Ask Jim Otto.

[Killericon]

You don't think rod could be an asset in the locker room?

Fire Dennison and have Rod be the OC.

At the very least, he should be the WR coach...if he's willing.

[watermock]

On the fence

[Odysseus]

I would not be surprised if the Broncos brought in another WR to compete.

Walker, Marshall, Kircus and whomever isn't a full set. The Broncos want to be able to run 5 wide with recievers who can do it all. Smith might win the third slot but still end up getting more benchtime than he would like.

I am a HUGE Rod Smith fan but his confidence took a hit somewhere along the road because he's lost a step. He is hearing more than one set of footsteps. Rod needs to get his head back in this or retire.

[Garcia Bronco]

I believe Rod suffered multiple concussions this year...he'll be back back and stronger next season if he wants to, however, he has othing to prove out there.

[Odysseus]

I believe Rod suffered multiple concussions this year...he'll be back back and stronger next season if he wants to, however, he has othing to prove out there.

I didn't connect the concussions to why he's playing with short arms and diving early when he gets a pass. THAT might a reason to retire right there. I hope he's not as loopy as Romo was getting. Romo could give himself a concussion if he shook his head too hard.

[DBroncos4life]

Draft Ginn or Steve Smith please.

[Garcia Bronco]

Well...I hope he is healthy to play next season. People forget that he is a beast in the run game.

[DBroncos4life]

Well...I hope he is healthy to play next season. People forget that he is a beast in the run game.

I don't want him to go just yet but its clear hes on his way out. If we could some how land Carriker in the first and Steve Smith in the second I would jump threw a ring of fire.

[Florida_Bronco]

If we could some how land Carriker in the first

Please football gods, make it happen!

[rovolution]

Draft Ginn or Steve Smith please.

looks like someones not a Brandon Marshall believer.

[Spider]

At the very least, he should be the WR coach...if he's willing.

Steve Watson is the recievers coach now , he was the earlier version of Rod Smith for the Broncos ...................
it is clear Rod lost a step , dropping the ball a little bit more I hope Rod stays on he is a role model for all the rooks , but it is his choice ........... personaly i would like to see him walk away from the game without crutches ..............

[AboveAverage]

The guy is on pace for 50ish catches and around 500 yards. That isn't exactly chopped liver.

I'd be all for him coming back for another year. Even if his production does drop a little bit more, he'd still be a good #3.

[Sodak]

Does anyone think Hixon has some potential?

[Florida_Bronco]

Does anyone think Hixon has some potential?

I do.

[BritBronco Maniac]

Marshall is the real deal.

After Rod's recent performances (the two fumbles) I think he has a
better chance of beining the no.3 QB than the no.3 WR.
He is a Bronco's legend so I would rather see him retire than continue to
tarnish his record with poor performance.
I am shocked at how quickly his production has fallen off, but he is still
an asset when blocking.

[ward63]

How Brandon Marshall slipped to the 4th round is beyond me!

Well how did Colston fall to almost an UDFA? Players use things to get better and sometimes fall into the right system.

[ward63]

On Rod...ever since that 2nd concussion, I don't he's been the same.

[Sodak]

I do.

Do you care to elaborate? Specifically, how do you think he ranks in talent/potential when compared to Marshall? to Lelie? to Kircus? I have no idea since I really don't follow college ball too much, and have heard very little about Hixon except that he was drafted injured.

[Requiem]

Hixon doesn't have much potential outside being a #3 or #4 wide receiver who has the deep speed to stretch the field/defense. He's not comparable to either Marshall or Lelie; but he's a guy who can do that and be a valuable returner when healthy. Whether he lives up to it or not. . . who knows, but the Broncos could afford to add another guy like that on draft day.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Would be nice if he turned out to be the special teams demon the Broncs need. Punt returner and gunner on coverage teams.

[Requiem]

I thought Marshall did a pretty good job as gunner when he wasn't playing a huge role in our receiving corps; hopefully Hixon can be that Big Guy.

Still couldn't believe we drafted him. **** Akron and our stupid connections. Probably the only friggin' reason we drafted him.

[long beach bronco]

Our special teams will be awesome next year with Hixon back there, if you think Hester turned around the bears unit, Hixon will do the same for us. He's going to be a Bethel Johnson type but better, fast slot guy but a special teams demon. Plus we could draft someone as well, as YODA once said: "there is another."

[Atlas]

I think Denver should stand pat at WR and draft DE, DT, DE, S and RB with their first four picks.... Not neccessarily in that order.

[DBroncos4life]

I think Denver should stand pat at WR and draft DE, DT, DE, S and RB with their first four picks.... Not neccessarily in that order.

there are more then enough FAs out there to fill the need on the DL. We got pretty good rush out of our DEs in my mind we need a push from the middle.

[Florida_Bronco]

Do you care to elaborate? Specifically, how do you think he ranks in talent/potential when compared to Marshall? to Lelie? to Kircus? I have no idea since I really don't follow college ball too much, and have heard very little about Hixon except that he was drafted injured.

From what I've seen, Hixon has decent size and very good speed. IIRC, he was one of the nation's best in total yardage while he was in college. He's also played and played well as a safety. He did have a foot injury when he was drafted, but according to what I've heard it's healing on schedule.

He's not as big or muscular as Brandon Marshall, but physically I'd say he's somewhere between Javon Walker and Brandon Marshall.

[Barry Ramey]

I'm hoping Rod comes back for one more season. He'd be a good mentor for Marshall, Hixon, Kircus, and Clark. Plus, this team has struggled for years with finding a competent #3 WR.

[Barry Ramey]

I also think the Broncos need to draft a couple DT's and a DE pretty high in the draft. The free agent market is not deep with good DL, much less having to overpay to get the ones available. Of course takes good coaching to develop the players drafted.

[Sodak]

He's not as big or muscular as Brandon Marshall, but physically I'd say he's somewhere between Javon Walker and Brandon Marshall.


That at least sounds encouraging.

[DBroncos4life]

I also think the Broncos need to draft a couple DT's and a DE pretty high in the draft. The free agent market is not deep with good DL, much less having to overpay to get the ones available. Of course takes good coaching to develop the players drafted.

What are you talking about? There is some good DLine players out there this year and Denver will have the cap money to make those moves.

Rod Coleman 6 sacks (just what we need a passrushing DT)
Vonnie Holliday 7 sacks, hes having a great year
David Bowens 5 sacks
Tank Johnson 3.5 sacks RFA but I think the Bears let him go
Hollis Thomas 3.5 sacks
Jared Allen 7.5 sacks RFA who would be hard to get away but it would be nice
KGB 5 sacks, down year so could come CHEAP.
Chris Kelsay 5.5 sacks former Husker so I want him
DUI Killer/Little 12 sacks, someone is going to pay money for him.
Justin Smith 7 sacks again someone that Im high on
Corey Redding 7 sacks young DT!!!

There are people out there to get. I have no problem with our DLine. It does need a GREAT player to make it better. We have two DEs with 7 plus sacks and another with 6.5. I'll keep saying it till Im blue in the face a pass rushing DT will make the DLine look much better. You can make our ends go up field and still have a pocket to pass from because the QB can step up and make the throw. Ekuban is starting to look like he could be a pretty good pass rushing DT now that he is healthy. JMO

[Meck77]

Hard to say but if Shanny was willing to give old man rice a shot you'd think Rod might have a small niche here next season as long as he doesn't get hurt. I think Rod's too much of a competitor to walk away while he has some gas in the tank. Unfortunately I don't see Rod making the decision to retire himself in the long run.

[Barry Ramey]

Rod Coleman 6 sacks (just what we need a passrushing DT) - Falcons will do all they can to keep him

Vonnie Holliday 7 sacks, hes having a great year - I don't trust those stats, he was practically out of football a couple years ago, other side of 30

David Bowens 5 sacks - Broncos dumped him once

Tank Johnson 3.5 sacks RFA but I think the Bears let him go - a probably headache, maybe worth a shot for the right price

Hollis Thomas 3.5 sacks - is an undersized tackle, other side of 30

Jared Allen 7.5 sacks RFA who would be hard to get away but it would be nice - that's not happening

KGB 5 sacks, down year so could come CHEAP. - Pack will have a ton of dough, if he's worth anything, don't see him leaving

Chris Kelsay 5.5 sacks former Husker so I want him- is he restricted? if so, doubtful he goes anywhere

DUI Killer/Little 12 sacks, someone is going to pay money for him. - eh, maybe

Justin Smith 7 sacks again someone that Im high on - Cincy will do all they can to keep him

Corey Redding 7 sacks young DT!!! - and the Lions will do all they can to keep him since their overall d-line is crap

And don't forget, there are about 20 other teams that will look to improve their DL, so I think the best chance the Broncos have of getting some quality DL is to draft them. They may be able to snag one guy, but that's about it.

[DBroncos4life]

Rod Coleman 6 sacks (just what we need a passrushing DT) - Falcons will do all they can to keep him

Vonnie Holliday 7 sacks, hes having a great year - I don't trust those stats, he was practically out of football a couple years ago, other side of 30

David Bowens 5 sacks - Broncos dumped him once

Tank Johnson 3.5 sacks RFA but I think the Bears let him go - a probably headache, maybe worth a shot for the right price

Hollis Thomas 3.5 sacks - is an undersized tackle, other side of 30

Jared Allen 7.5 sacks RFA who would be hard to get away but it would be nice - that's not happening

KGB 5 sacks, down year so could come CHEAP. - Pack will have a ton of dough, if he's worth anything, don't see him leaving

Chris Kelsay 5.5 sacks former Husker so I want him- is he restricted? if so, doubtful he goes anywhere

DUI Killer/Little 12 sacks, someone is going to pay money for him. - eh, maybe

Justin Smith 7 sacks again someone that Im high on - Cincy will do all they can to keep him

Corey Redding 7 sacks young DT!!! - and the Lions will do all they can to keep him since their overall d-line is crap

And don't forget, there are about 20 other teams that will look to improve their DL, so I think the best chance the Broncos have of getting some quality DL is to draft them. They may be able to snag one guy, but that's about it.


Do you think teams just let players go? We are in great cap shape. Just because teams will try and keep a player doesn't mean they can. Denver spends money and more often then not we land players so I see no reason why any of those players couldn't end up in Denver. Kelsay isn't restricted by the way.

[C130Herkload]

Rod's great, no doubt. But He needs to step aside and use his immense knowledge as a member of the staff. The motivation and RIGHT way of doing things coming from a man of his stature will take our corps to the next level. # 3 recievers arent too hard to come by--someone like Smith can develop a newbie or even Kircus et al. Wisdom and respect are difficult to attain and Rod most definitely has his $hit together on and off the field; this goes a long way. The man is too much of an asset in the locker room or telling the young'uns The Way working for the coaching staff.

[Rock Chalk]

Well...I hope he is healthy to play next season. People forget that he is a beast in the run game.

This is the reason why Rod Smith is ALWAYS on the field.

Walker, Marshall, Kircus, none of them have what Rod has in the run game.

Rod sprung either walker or Marshall on one of our end arounds because he laid a fantastic block and held the block long enough for a first down.

I have yet to see Walker OR Marshall do that.

Rod is clearly not the receiver he was, but call me sentimental, he can be on the team and on the field any time he wants until HE wants to hang em up.

[Traveler]

Does anyone else think Hixon was the only pick from this years draft that the team missed on?

And since no one else mentioned it (at least in this thread), as much as I'd hate to say it, I wouldn't mind if the team and Lelie would make peace. He'd be a nice #3 receiver.

[MO<1>]

The steak must continue- despite #3 or #4, Rod is invaluable to the team. I don't think quitting is an option until the streak is broken. Loyalty is sometimes more valuable than speed. Ask TO.

[Dean]

I am sorry to have to say that I can't see the Broncos paying 4.5 to 5 million dollars for a #3 or #4 receiver. If the Broncos offer what a #3 gets, he may well be insulted. He is to the point that continued concussions could lead to permanent damage if they haven't already.

[Florida_Bronco]

Does anyone else think Hixon was the only pick from this years draft that the team missed on?

And since no one else mentioned it (at least in this thread), as much as I'd hate to say it, I wouldn't mind if the team and Lelie would make peace. He'd be a nice #3 receiver.

Lets at least let him get on the field before we declare him a bust.

[Florida_Bronco]

# 3 recievers arent too hard to come by

I disagree. The Broncos went many years without a legit #3 receiver.

[baja]

I think this will be Rod's last year. What a story he has been. Mr. Bronco

[DBroncos4life]

I would love to land Wes Welker or Kevin Curtis. Both would give us some speed at WR.

I think there is a good chance that this could be Rods last year and although Marshall looks good I'm still scared to death of WRs in our system. I would feel better with a vet coming in to join us even if Rod comes back. Drew Bennett, Travis Taylor, Northcutt, Moulds, or Robinson would work along with the two I talked about first.

Oh and Mike Furrey is a FA as well.

[Dedhed]

I have no problem with our DLine.

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

[DBroncos4life]

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

Ive explained this over and over. I think its part that we don't have a inside guy that can rush the passer period and our coaching staff. Trevor Pryce is playing pretty damn good now isn't he after we didn't think he was worth the money he was making. 12 sacks this year vs 4 last year in our system. Hmmm looks fishy. As I have said we have 3 DE's with 7 sacks. Our Ds do get up field and they do force the QB to step up, but he is stepping up into a pocket. If we had a Sapp or a Coleman rushing it would help so much. Just look at the Bears. All of the sudden without Harris the D looks beatable. We need that type of player to help out the talent around our DLine.

[DBroncos4life]

We have 5 sacks from our DTs, our starting DTs. I know that Ekuban has been playing there the last few games now that he is healthy and I think the pass rush has looked better because of it as well. Warren has 1.5, Myers has 2 and Veal has 1.5. Old Man Sapp has 9 sacks himself. We need someone that can get a push up the middle like that.

[Dedhed]

I think its part that we don't have a inside guy that can rush the passer period and our coaching staff.

What is, the problems that you don't see us having on the DL?

[DBroncos4life]

What is, the problems that you don't see us having on the DL?

oh dear god can you read? WE LACK A INSIDE RUSH. Our DEs would look much better if anyone in the middle could push the pocket. 5 sacks out of 31 came from our inside pass rush.

[DBroncos4life]

Here is a sample. Corey Williams a DT from Green Bay has 6 sacks, Aaron Kampman the DE next to him has 12.5. Warren Sapp has 9 sacks, Derrick Burgess has 11 sacks this year. Brian Young for NO has 5.5 sacks, Will Smith next to him has 10.5 sacks.

It doesn't always work like that but a inside rush opens things up for the DEs. Just like a great DE opens things up for the DTs. I think the DEs can rush the passers its the DTs that do nothing.

[Sgt Sauce]

I think Rod should bulk up and play O-line for us, he couldn't be any worse than Foster!!

[DBroncos4life]

25 of our 31 sacks came from our DEs this year. 1 came from our LBs and the other 5 from the DTs. Tell me why I shouldn't feel like the DEs are doing their jobs this year?

[ZONA]

My guess is that Rod will stay on as a player/coach next year. He might be #4 and see limited time but his real value will be lockeroom leadership, coaching and depth.

[Odysseus]

Hard to say but if Shanny was willing to give old man rice a shot you'd think Rod might have a small niche here next season as long as he doesn't get hurt. I think Rod's too much of a competitor to walk away while he has some gas in the tank. Unfortunately I don't see Rod making the decision to retire himself in the long run.

Walker: This guy was a steal with the second pick

Marshall: I'm a bigtime believer. This guy get some guns and he is going to terrorize some players underneath.

Rod Smith: I want Rod to play until the wheels fall off. They need to structure some plays specific for Rod. The guy is open underneath. Throw him the ball. Get the first down. Move the ball!

Kircus: Guy gets consistent and he will push Rod for the third slot

Hixon: This kid is supposed to have wheels. This team needs a kick returner bad. If he has no skills at kick returner than we need to draft one. If he shows up in camp better than Kircus Rod might be in trouble.

Brian Clark: I don't have any feel for this guy. Anybody?

Whose on our practice squad? Any hidden gems?

Broncos are going to draft a wide reciever. If one falls to them that matters they are going to pull the trigger.

My hope is that Rod Smith plays another year.

[Natedogg]

My hope is that Rod Smith plays another year.

I hope he pulls a James Lofton and stays on another ten. I have orange tinted glasses, but I rember a few years ago when people were saying Rod was washed up and he realed off four or so 100 yard games in a row. I think he would be one of the best number threes in the league.

[Odysseus]

I hope he pulls a James Lofton and stays on another ten. I have orange tinted glasses, but I rember a few years ago when people were saying Rod was washed up and he realed off four or so 100 yard games in a row. I think he would be one of the best number threes in the league.

I don't think Rod is washed up. I remember when people were saying that and pointed out to people WHY that was happening. Rod was unselfishly allowing other players to get their numbers up. In those days whenever they NEEDED yards the ball went to Rod Smith.

If you get passes thrown to you all the time you have a different expectation than if you are only there on clutch downs. Rod isn't getting the love out there he had last year.

Cutler needs to throw to Rod Smith more not for Rod's sake but for the fans and for expanse of the offense. I understand he's taking care of his guys Scheffler, Marshall and Walker but we need to expand the number of targets teams have to cover not just switch the names. It's not fair to Rod, the Broncos, the offense or to the fans.

[Natedogg]

Cutler needs to throw to Rod Smith more not for Rod's sake but for the fans and for expanse of the offense. I understand he's taking care of his guys Scheffler, Marshall and Walker but we need to expand the number of targets teams have to cover not just switch the names. It's not fair to Rod, the Broncos, the offense or to the fans.

Absolutely agreed. I have a feeling HotRod will make some damn clutch catches before the end of the season.

[watermock]

We kept being surprised how Rod was able to keep playing at at least a good level. We have new options that Jay is comfortable with due to practice time early, but anyone can see that Rod has hit the wall.

One player that might be released is S Adam Archuleta according to PFT because he is scheduled to get a 5 million dollar option bonus. Just throwing it out. Might be something to persue.

As noted, his concussions have become an issue as well. Many players have concussions literally dating back to even Jr. High. I suffered three playing free safety. I just don't know but he certainly leads by example for the youngsters.

[Dedhed]

oh dear god can you read? WE LACK A INSIDE RUSH. Our DEs would look much better if anyone in the middle could push the pocket. 5 sacks out of 31 came from our inside pass rush.

So lacking in a inside rush isn't a problem with the Dline? Follow the bouncing ball DB4.