Broncos land Henry with 5 year deal [Archive] - The Orange Mane

BigPlayShay

03-05-2007, 02:35 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2788592

Updated: March 5, 2007, 2:27 PM ET
Henry's fills void in Broncos' backfield
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Filling their need for a proven tailback, the Denver Broncos on Monday reached a contract agreement with Travis Henry, who was released on Saturday by the Tenenessee Titans to avoid paying him an $8.3 million roster bonus.

Henry will sign a five-year contract that includes $12 million in guarantees, ESPN.com has learned.

Within hours of his release, Henry flew to Denver and visited with Broncos officials over the weekend, while agent Hadley Engelhard negotiated a deal. Henry also drew considerable interest from the Oakland Raiders, who hoped to bring him in for a visit this week.

Henry, 28, carried 270 times for 1,211 yards and seven touchdowns in 2006, and notched six 100-yard outings. The former University of Tennessee standout spent the first four years of his career with the Buffalo Bills before being traded to the Titans in 2005.

In 78 games, including 62 starts, Henry has carried 1,321 times for 5,395 yards and 34 touchdowns. He also has 134 receptions for 886 yards and two scores. In addition to his 1,000-yard season in 2006, Henry ran for over 1,000 yards in two of his four seasons with the Bills.

sirhcyennek81

03-05-2007, 02:37 PM

Sweet.

:Broncos:

Bob

03-05-2007, 02:38 PM

Yeah baby!!!!

Are we broke yet?

rovolution

03-05-2007, 02:38 PM

Welcome to D-Town Travis!!!

Good, i would have been scared if we went to TC wth only Mike Bell and Cobbs as the only backs.

NYC Bronco

03-05-2007, 02:38 PM

good stuff

MileHighMania

03-05-2007, 02:38 PM

This is less $ than what Houston gave Green, right? Interesting.

MileHighMania

03-05-2007, 02:39 PM

Well, scratch that... it just talks about the guaranteed $, not the overall deal.

Traveler

03-05-2007, 02:39 PM

I guess this is good. Can't say that it excites me though. Probably because I don't know much about him. Hopefully he keeps his nose clean!

chanesaw

03-05-2007, 02:40 PM

$12 million in guarantees?? Way too much $$. I'm sure we could have found better with 4 day 1 picks.

HEAV

03-05-2007, 02:41 PM

Great news! Solid pickup.

No get me my damn DE!

Odysseus

03-05-2007, 02:41 PM

I wonder what Pat Bowlen thinks?

broncswin

03-05-2007, 02:43 PM

This should excite everyone, he was the best possiblility out there. Durable, Tough as Hell, Hard working, No major injuries to date, Good team chemistry. As long as he keeps away from the illegal substance, then we just made an excellent deal here. I would be willing to bet we didn't overpay for him either. We have just found our #1 back without question. I love this deal.

Master___Pain

03-05-2007, 02:43 PM

Good, i would have been scared if we went to TC wth only Mike Bell and Cobbs as the only backs.

There was a 0% chance of that happening

maven

03-05-2007, 02:44 PM

This is less $ than what Houston gave Green, right? Interesting.

Green is receiving $6-7 million in guarantees. Henry is getting $12 million in guarantees.

BroncoFiend

03-05-2007, 02:45 PM

$12 million in guarantees?? Way too much $$. I'm sure we could have found better with 4 day 1 picks.

But now we can use those 4 day 1 picks on D-line, safety and O-line. Henry is a workhorse type back, not a game breaker but he is hard to bring down and rarely loses yardage. I think the Denver fans will be happy with the guy.

heydensmom

03-05-2007, 02:47 PM

I like it...good pick up.

Hercules Rockefeller

03-05-2007, 02:47 PM

Excellent.

That rules out RB on the 1st Day now too.

broncswin

03-05-2007, 02:48 PM

But now we can use those 4 day 1 picks on D-line, safety and O-line. Henry is a workhorse type back, not a game breaker but he is hard to bring down and rarely loses yardage. I think the Denver fans will be happy with the guy.

Agreed 100%, it is time to get the d-line and safety postions up to steam!!:wiggle:

Odysseus

03-05-2007, 02:50 PM

Did our offensive line improve?

sirhcyennek81

03-05-2007, 02:50 PM

But now we can use those 4 day 1 picks on D-line, safety and O-line. Henry is a workhorse type back, not a game breaker but he is hard to bring down and rarely loses yardage. I think the Denver fans will be happy with the guy.

TD was a workhorse back...until the 4th qtr, then he became a game breaker...

:Broncos:

Rohirrim

03-05-2007, 02:51 PM

Flat ass stoopid. This guy is one roach away from a one year vacation.

baja

03-05-2007, 02:51 PM

I love it, he was the back I most wanted next to risky Ricky. Not get Graham and we will have a smoken running game that will let Cutler be lights out in the passing game. Baring a key injury we will end up a top two offense. The defense will be helped too because the will be well rested due to our long drives.

GREAT SIGNING

brncs_fan

03-05-2007, 02:51 PM

I was just starting to get caught up with all the action that I missed this weekend and now this too.

Weeks like these are what makes the offseasson better.

Ratboy

03-05-2007, 02:52 PM

About time Denver got reamed in the ass. Henry took it to us. I can't believe we over paid for this drug addict.

baja

03-05-2007, 02:52 PM

I love it, he was the back I most wanted next to risky Ricky. Now go get Graham and we will have a smoken running game that will let Cutler be lights out in the passing game. Baring a key injury we will end up a top two offense. The defense will be helped too because the will be well rested due to our long drives.

GREAT SIGNING

ro_50

03-05-2007, 02:52 PM

I think it's a good enough pick up. The league experts thinks his running style suits Denver.

Welcome Travis Henry.

rbackfactory80

03-05-2007, 02:54 PM

We have a running back.

chrisp

03-05-2007, 02:56 PM

I think its hard to find a more proven back who still has gas in the tank. Yes, Green would have been a more proven back, but he's nearing the end of a runningback's useful life and could well be this years Edgerrin James. The only down years he's had were his last in Buffalo and his first in Tennessee. He bounced back last year however to show he can still carry the rock.

Also, playing behind a better o-line he was able to get his best season YPC average of 4.5. He could do better for us, as long as our new-found fattie fetish on the O-line doesn't wipe our our traditional zone-blocking effectiveness....

Garcia Bronco

03-05-2007, 02:57 PM

I wish we should have gotten him from Baff-a-fork in 05, put this will do. I always felt he got a raw deal after performing well in baff-a-dumb. Welcome....now get to work. :)

Crushaholic

03-05-2007, 02:58 PM

Did our offensive line improve?

We'll get the chance to replace Foster. The offensive line improved from a certain point of view. We're just not sure who Shanahan will get for that spot...

Victor

03-05-2007, 03:03 PM

Last night, Gary Miller (sports guy on the Denver CBS affiliate, the official "broncos station") said that Dove Valley was bullish on Travis Henry because he went into the year last year in a three-man competition with Chris Brown and LenDale White to be the top dog, and he went out and took the job.

Dove Valley wanted that type of drive and toughness, given that the Broncos had a similar situation last year and no one rose above and won the job.

I guess that Gary was right...nice work Gary Miller.

Hercules Rockefeller

03-05-2007, 03:04 PM

About time Denver got reamed in the ass. Henry took it to us. I can't believe we over paid for this drug addict.

You must be devastated, now the Broncos can't trade picks for the utterly overrated McGahee and his 3.9 career ypc.

maven

03-05-2007, 03:04 PM

Get to know Travis Henry:

http://www.travishenry.com/

Garcia Bronco

03-05-2007, 03:05 PM

Flat ass stoopid. This guy is one roach away from a one year vacation.

This I didn't know....that's a different story. That sucks.

freak6

03-05-2007, 03:06 PM

Hate it. Overpaid, under producing, avg, 29 year old RB.

They should have contacted me.

Odysseus

03-05-2007, 03:07 PM

Flat ass stoopid. This guy is one roach away from a one year vacation.

Orange glass off:
We paid how much to keep him from the Raiders? Awww man. We still need an impact TE for this to even matter. Are finally going to get Sapp out there at FB like we are supposed to? Is Lepsis ready to go?

Orange glasses on:
This guy pounds the rock like Corey Dillon. We'll bust up third down, keep defenses honest, and finally own the clock.

55CrushEm

03-05-2007, 03:07 PM

Yeah baby!!!!

Are we broke yet?

LOL....

And let's hope he stays off the dope.....

eddie mac

03-05-2007, 03:13 PM

One down, two to go and this team is a couple of draft picks away from being a contender.

Hotrod

03-05-2007, 03:13 PM

Im on the fence with this one so I'll let Shanny & companys history of RB's speak for itself.

Requiem

03-05-2007, 03:16 PM

I'm sure the Broncos made damn sure that they're protected in regards of finances if he ****s up and ends up suspended.

Hotrod

03-05-2007, 03:17 PM

I also notice this signing has managed to slow down the OM's blazing speed.

Requiem

03-05-2007, 03:20 PM

Nevermind, they can't.

(e) Player Contracts may not contain individually negotiated provisions for forfeiture relating to violations of the Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances or the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse (which policies will address this issue), or for failing any drug test.

ZONA

03-05-2007, 03:22 PM

I'll be shocked if there isn't a clause in the contract that requires Henry to pay back some of the guaranteed money if he violates the substance abuse policy. I still would have prefered fresh meat from the draft but this dude is a rock. Not the biggest guy but never the less, still a rock. I also like his shiftyness, excellent feet. I guess he's got decent speed but nothing like Tatum had. But a chain mover so that's good. I think between him and Mike Bell, things should be good. Not a ton better then last year but I think these two can do better then Bell/Bell did last year. It really looks like Shanny wanted to pick up some of these spots in FA so he can use his picks for DL..........that's a good sign.

Drek

03-05-2007, 03:28 PM

Henry is a perfect fit for our system. I don't think he'll have future suspension problems but I'm sure the FO has protected themselves against the possibility regardless.

BroncoBen

03-05-2007, 03:28 PM

Nice... The Broncos address a 'need', plus it didn't cost them a draft pick.

All we can hope is Travis Henry keeps clean, I am sure that is part of the incentives the Broncos are going to pay him.

Speaking for myself... up until the draft whatever moves the Broncos make are going to be gravy. Hopefully they trade any draft picks.

I am litttle nervous about the talk of Dre' Bly being unhappy, I can see the Broncos maybe trading him before they invest money. Also the talk about the Lions wanting Al Wilson... lets just hope its wishing thinking on their part.

maven

03-05-2007, 03:28 PM

Nevermind, they can't.

One puff puff pass away from a year suspension.:peace:

Casper Bronco

03-05-2007, 03:29 PM

Flat ass stoopid. This guy is one roach away from a one year vacation.

I bet they put a provision in his contract about the chances of him failing a drug test.

fontaine

03-05-2007, 03:30 PM

Great. We just signed the 29th ranked RB according to FootballOutsiders who's one strike away from a full year suspension for 12 million guaranteed.

We got screwed.

RodInCanton

03-05-2007, 03:31 PM

Did our offensive line improve?

With Lepsis back and Foster traded I'd venture to say YES!!!

TheManeMan

03-05-2007, 03:37 PM

Clockwork Orange

03-05-2007, 03:40 PM

I love it, great signing.

One down, two to go. :thumbs:

SonOfLe-loLang

03-05-2007, 03:42 PM

I like the signing. He's a hard runner, fits our scheme and isn't ahman green

BigPlayShay

03-05-2007, 03:42 PM

WEAK!!!!!!!!!

Henry < MacGahee...

Henry is a good RB but, like fontaine said, if he gets caught smoking that dosia one more time, Denver is out 12 mil...bad choice, IMO...hopefully he doesnt lite up the blunts and plays like he did last year...

Is there anything the Broncos can put in the contract to protect themselves against being out the 12 million should he test positive again?

bloodsunday

03-05-2007, 03:46 PM

$12 million in guarantees?? Way too much $$. I'm sure we could have found better with 4 day 1 picks.

I disagree. If they trade up in the draft to get anyone, then it better be for a DE. Paying a RB $12M is a lot, but trading up to the top 10 and paying a rookie more than that is insane. Our rookie/late round pick luck has run out lately. Guys like M. Bell are okay, but we need a top-shelf guy, not a project.

He's a solid back with relatively few miles: Ahman Green has 500 more carries than Henry.

2KBack

03-05-2007, 03:46 PM

Thank god, I was really worried we'd end up with Willie. I don't want that whiney turd and his agent satan ruining the Denver Locker room. Henry Has been underrated his whole career, who at best gives us a hardnosed fighter of a back (a younger MA), and at worst a productive veteran as insurance to M.Bell (if he wins the job).

DomCasual

03-05-2007, 03:51 PM

I love it. I especially love how we're just going after it, period. Shanahan obviously decided as soon as the season ended that he was going to make a splash in free agency, and there's no question he's done it.

What I really like is what some have already mentioned. We took care of the CB situation (assuming Bly stays). We now have the best starting tandem in the league, and arguably the best depth in the league. We've now taken care of the RB situation. Mike Bell would have scared me as the starter, but I love him as the #2 guy. Now, come draft time, we don't have insurmountable needs. We can go after DL, OL, and Safety. Maybe we throw in a RB on the second day, like we always do. But there's not so many weaknesses that we just can't get them all addresses - this draft.

The icing on the cake at this point would be getting Kerney - although I have no idea if we have the money to do it. Then, if we got a DE early in the draft, we could potentially take the team's biggest weakness and make it a strength - while not sacrificing other positions to do it.

Think about it. Other than the defensive line, do you see any position on this team that really, really worries you going into the season? Punter, probably - but I don't see us punting more than four or five times all season, at this point. :)

All this changes if Travis Henry gets nailed again for drugs.

Rascal

03-05-2007, 03:51 PM

LOL @ Fontaine.

Yeah rely on footballoutsiders rankings when he played on a crappy ass team and did quite well.

You guys would be pissed if we traded a third rounder for Ed Reed, LT, and Jason Taylor combined.

Rascal

03-05-2007, 03:53 PM

TheManeMan

03-05-2007, 03:56 PM

Is there anything the Broncos can put in the contract to protect themselves against being out the 12 million should he test positive again?

Probably but, we as fans dont get to see the incentive laden contract...

bendog

03-05-2007, 03:56 PM

Well, it means we aren't using the first or second, an probably not even the third, on a running back, so if he does blow another test, we're looking at less rb than we had last year .... unless shanny finds a Mike Anderson or Olandis Gary.

DrFate

03-05-2007, 04:02 PM

I like the move - he is a 'tough' runner, has proven he can catch the ball, and has a good nose for the goal-line.

I would have preferred Thomas Jones, but Henry could be a very nice addition to this offense.

yerner

03-05-2007, 04:02 PM

as long as he keeps his helmet on its fine. thats one ugly mofo.

Drek

03-05-2007, 04:04 PM

The draft did not hold our answer for RB this year. Its a poor class, made worse by the fact that what talent that is available is concentrated in one guy, Adrian Peterson. Everyone else is either slow, small, a workout warrior, lacking toughness, or some combination of all three.

I'm sure Henry's deal is probably tiered, and wait and see, I bet his average annual salary is less than Ahman Green's. He'll be a great fit here and we'll add another RB in the later part of the draft or through FA (I'm betting draft) to shore up depth.

My only issue with this is that I think we should have offered a 7th rounder to Fischer for him. His Titan's deal was '07-'09 with a base of between $760K to $1.34M, the only big money was his roster bonus of $8.3M this season. Fit that under the cap and we'd have him for real cheap.

Needa Pass Rush

03-05-2007, 04:08 PM

Did our offensive line improve?

I read we have Columbo from Dallas and another OT coming to Dove Valley. Patience, QT. :thumbs:

chickennob2

03-05-2007, 04:14 PM

Paladin

03-05-2007, 04:15 PM

Big Ideas

03-05-2007, 04:18 PM

A couple people mentiioned his age as a negative. Here 's how his age compares to some other NFL RBs:

Warrick Dunn: Henry is almost 4 years younger

Fred Taylor: Henry is almost 3 years younger

Ahman Green: Henry is 20 months younger

Shaun Alexander: Henry is 14 months younger

Edgerrin James: Henry is 3 months younger

Thomas Jones: Henry is about a month younger

Deuce McAllister: Henry is two months older

LaDainian Tomlinson: Henry is 8 months older

Brian Westbrook: Henry is 10 months older

Rudi Johnson: Henry is 11 months older

Larry Johnson: Henry is 13 months older

He's hardly on his last legs. He turns 29 on October 29th, and has been mentioned, he hasn't been overworked to this point in his career.

BTW, he has more burst and speed than people give him credit for. See the YouTube video posted above.

Kaylore

03-05-2007, 04:24 PM

I'm happy about this. We have a top-tier QB and a second tier running back. That's enough to make something happen. Shanahan will protect the team with contract language should Henry get caught again.

He has good hands, he is proven, and we've upgraded a need area. Now we just need to draft one of those sleepers in later rounds and our corps offense will be rounded out nicely.

And McGahee can take his douche-bagery and suck it! We keep our third and get a better locker room player and not some chode who looks like the Alien.

long beach bronco

03-05-2007, 04:29 PM

If we shore up all of our needs by draftime, we could then go after that really fast return guy named Yamon figurs. He'll be the fastest man in the league.

cabronco

03-05-2007, 04:31 PM

I realy like the pick up of Henry. Now we can address our other needs in the early rounds with DE, DT, S, and another possible RB in the late 3rd or 4th. Everything else is icing on the blue & orange. Can also see us moving up if there's someone they're targeting within reach.

baja

03-05-2007, 04:39 PM

Even if he tests positive again, the 12 million isn't wasted. Plus I'm sure the bonus is tiered to offer protection should he be a bust his first two years.

We wanted a legit #1 RB, and now we got it without giving up draft picks. Yet some of you are pissed...unbelievable.

No shiit! some of these guys whine like whores out of KY Jelly because we let players get out town after a visit now we sign a starting back that is a plugger and will be the back bone of many a long scoring drive and be the goal line butting ram and they still piss and moan. Go figure!!

Drek

03-05-2007, 04:40 PM

If we shore up all of our needs by draftime, we could then go after that really fast return guy named Yamon figurs. He'll be the fastest man in the league.

Why is Figurs getting all this hype around here for a nice combine 40 yarder? He's got pretty much no receiving skills and there is no reason why he should be a day 1 pick. He's not Devin Hester, not by a long shot.

I'd love him on day 2, but on day 1 he's an over pick of mammoth proportions.

-Slap-

03-05-2007, 04:42 PM

McGahee actually taunted Bills fans by saying he hoped the team would be moved to Canada. Can you imagine anybody being that big of a dick to his own home fans?

baja

03-05-2007, 04:43 PM

as long as he keeps his helmet on its fine. thats one ugly mofo.

WTF.

http://www.edblock.com/images/afc_profiles/henry_bills.jpg

Needa Pass Rush

03-05-2007, 04:43 PM

Why is Figurs getting all this hype around here for a nice combine 40 yarder? He's got pretty much no receiving skills and there is no reason why he should be a day 1 pick. He's not Devin Hester, not by a long shot.

I'd love him on day 2, but on day 1 he's an over pick of mammoth proportions.

I couldn't agree more. Speed is only useful if it is equipped with a football player. Without that pairing it is akin to a rear spoiler on a Yugo. ;D

Clockwork Orange

03-05-2007, 04:47 PM

Gcver2ver3

03-05-2007, 04:47 PM

I am so excited and pleased about this signing....

he was number one on my wish list including college players for RB....

this is a better move then some of you even know.....

i will be bumping this thread for the people complaining about this signing when the time is right....

long beach bronco

03-05-2007, 04:47 PM

We shall see. He could really be the medicine for our lame special teams unit.

Inkana7

03-05-2007, 04:47 PM

KillerBronco#76

03-05-2007, 04:48 PM

baja

03-05-2007, 04:59 PM

I'll bet Fisher is not real happy with Shanny right now!

RaiderH8r

03-05-2007, 05:04 PM

No one has mentioned this but jeff fisher and mike shanahan are friends arnt they? Wasnt fisher the man shanahan trusted with his evaluation of cutler? Just somthing to throw out there. Im sure shanahan has talked to fisher about how henry and has the inside scoop on what type of person he is in the locker room.

Exactly. While I'm concerned with Henry's penchant for hitting the blunt, not because I disapprove of having a smoke but I disapprove of the 1 year suspension he'll get, I like his running style and burst. TD always got positive yardage on his carries, I like that. Henry brings that same style, he may get stopped for a short gain but rarely for a loss and it usually takes more than one tackler to bring him down. That's good gravy right there.

This is shaping up to be the most exciting offseason in recent Broncos memory.

Bronx33

03-05-2007, 05:08 PM

Quick question guys what exactly did the bills want for McGahee anyways?

BroncoInferno

03-05-2007, 05:09 PM

I can't believe the dumbasses who are apopletic that we didn't get McGahee whose career is the definition of mediocrity and has never been as successful as Henry. Plus, he would have cost at least a 3rd round pick and wants to get a new deal after his astonishing 990 yard season so he can support his 80 kids.

azbroncfan

03-05-2007, 05:20 PM

All I hope is that he doesn't find the fumbling problem he had early in his career. 11 fumbles one year. This is a huge signing and will get rid of the bondo HB's denver has used the past couple years.

Los Broncos

03-05-2007, 05:24 PM

Nice! Just keep clean, please.

RunSilentRunDeep

03-05-2007, 05:26 PM

I like Henry but didn't want them to pay so much upfront. But this is kind of like taking your family to Disney World for a week. You cringe at the bill, but once it's paid you say "screw it" and go have a good time. 1,500 yards, 15 TDs coming up.

Killericon

03-05-2007, 05:29 PM

Yes!!!

Merlin

03-05-2007, 05:45 PM

I can't believe the dumbasses who are apopletic that we didn't get McGahee whose career is the definition of mediocrity and has never been as successful as Henry.
Because the one yr the two played on the same team TH started the yr as #1 and then was demoted and eventually let go because the rookie (his second yr in the league, but his first yr playing since he was injured yr 1) totally outplayed him. TH is an OK RB, but he is not great, and has never been among the better (the stats at outsiders clearly show this as well). That being said, I don't want WM anywhere near here for a 3rd round player. My dislike for getting TH was the actual $ cost (on earlier post I stated he would probably be overpaid, and I think $12M guaranteed is WAY overpaid, especially when you add his drug history).

Regarding his fumbles, that was a serious problem early in his career in Buff, but he seemed to correct it over the last 4 yrs.

I have NEVER doubted this FO regarding RBs (even gave them the benefit of a doubt with MC), but $12M for TH? Considering what I saw when he competed against WM, and his drug history that is WAY overpriced. Hopefully the bonus is tiered over yrs (which would not go against the new rules since you are not taking anything back from the player).

Barry Ramey

03-05-2007, 05:58 PM

I like the signing. A tough runner with decent speed. Perfect for this offense.

Atlas

03-05-2007, 06:03 PM

as long as he keeps his helmet on its fine. thats one ugly mofo.

Is he Tyrone Braxton Ugly?? Ohhh man poor guy, No wonder he loves his drugs.

He really isn't the guy I wanted but you would have to be a fool to argue against Turner and Shanny. Welcome to Denver you ugly fugger!!!

BroncoInferno

03-05-2007, 06:06 PM

Because the one yr the two played on the same team TH started the yr as #1 and then was demoted and eventually let go because the rookie (his second yr in the league, but his first yr playing since he was injured yr 1) totally outplayed him. TH is an OK RB, but he is not great, and has never been among the better (the stats at outsiders clearly show this as well). That being said, I don't want WM anywhere near here for a 3rd round player. My dislike for getting TH was the actual $ cost (on earlier post I stated he would probably be overpaid, and I think $12M guaranteed is WAY overpaid, especially when you add his drug history).

Regarding his fumbles, that was a serious problem early in his career in Buff, but he seemed to correct it over the last 4 yrs.

I have NEVER doubted this FO regarding RBs (even gave them the benefit of a doubt with MC), but $12M for TH? Considering what I saw when he competed against WM, and his drug history that is WAY overpriced. Hopefully the bonus is tiered over yrs (which would not go against the new rules since you are not taking anything back from the player).

McGahee was handed the starting job because the Bills invested a 1st round pick in him, not because there was fair competition that Henry lost. Henry is a hard nosed, tough runner with a solid track record and whose skill set fits our system perfectly. Is the contract a bit steep? Yes, but that's just how the market has become with the new CBA. You aren't going to get a quality player without overpaying. Actually, once a new market establishes itself, values deemed "outragous" initially because of the old standards become the adjusted norm down the road. This deal probably won't look so bad in a year or two (especially after he rushes for 1500 yards in '07 ;D)

Lestat

03-05-2007, 06:39 PM

if we can get the OL in sync Henry will get 1,500 yards & 12+ TD's easy

between him & Bell at the goal Cutler's gotta be licking his chops

chaz

03-05-2007, 07:21 PM

Anyone else think a six-year contract is way too long? dont get me wrong i am very excited he signed, but this almost guarantees there will be sizable dead cap space when he is cut/retires in about 3 years...

Popps

03-05-2007, 07:21 PM

What a great signing. Absolutely thrilled to hear this. He was my top choice, followed by Jones.

Our offense WILL be flat out scary next year. Plus, you know we're not done yet. We're still toying with Graham, and Kearney for the D, and that's all outside of the draft.

Future looking awfully bright, guys!

:sunshine:

Chris

03-05-2007, 08:18 PM

ChampBailey24

03-05-2007, 08:21 PM

im calling travis henry as my adopt-a-bronco

MileHighMagic

03-05-2007, 09:26 PM

2KBack

03-05-2007, 09:42 PM

What number is he gonna wear do ya think? Mike won't give up his position and his number. I love the signing but I will be rooting for Mike to beat his ass out. Everybody has a soft spot in their hearts for the underdog, especially one that grew up a Bronco fan like us.

That's the beauty of this signing. It doesn't matter who is rooting for Mike or Travis. Travis is a really good back, if Mike wins the spot, that means he has reached another level and Denver has a great tandum. If Travis starts we already know that he is a good back, and Mike will be a good reliever. It's a nice little situation.

ward63

03-05-2007, 09:50 PM

What number is he gonna wear do ya think? Mike won't give up his position and his number. I love the signing but I will be rooting for Mike to beat his ass out. Everybody has a soft spot in their hearts for the underdog, especially one that grew up a Bronco fan like us.

I don't know what # he'll wear, but I'm excited about this. TOugh runner and can carry a load. Also, I just looked up his college # and it was 20, but his original rookie # was 25, but that's Nick's so who knows what he'll get.

Man-Goblin

03-06-2007, 12:39 AM

I don't know what # he'll wear, but I'm excited about this. TOugh runner and can carry a load. Also, I just looked up his college # and it was 20, but his original rookie # was 25, but that's Nick's so who knows what he'll get.

26 is available...

SureShot

03-06-2007, 12:50 AM

Just a side note.

Henry had 270 carries last year with one fumble lost.

Actually he has only lost 3 fumbles in the last 3 years.

Sassy

03-06-2007, 12:52 AM

Is Henry excited to be a Bronco at least?
Screw Dre' Bly.

Sassy

03-06-2007, 12:53 AM

...and Kearny for signing with the Hawks.

baja

03-06-2007, 12:54 AM

SureShot

03-06-2007, 12:59 AM

I have not read one word as to how good Henry is at seeing the hole and hitting it. That is very important in Denver's offense, this is the single best attribute that TD possessed. If Henry has vision he will be great here. Anyone know?

Just as important is being able to break that first arm tackle in hole and getting to the second level.

Henry has shown patient, tough running in the past. I think it is a great fit.

SoCalBronco

03-06-2007, 01:07 AM

Is Henry excited to be a Bronco at least?
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Well..................

Monday, 03/05/07
Henry agrees with Broncos

By JIM WYATT
Sports Writer

Running back Travis Henry has agreed to terms on a five-year deal with the Denver Broncos.
The Titans released Henry over the weekend to avoid paying an $8.3 million roster bonus. His deal with the Broncos is believed to include roughly $12 million in guaranteed money.

The Titans were offering roughly $8 million in guaranteed money.

"I was hoping and praying the Titans would match and do everything they could to keep me there because of my teammates," Henry said.

"I was hoping to be part of what we were starting to build there. I wanted to finish my career there. It's mixed emotions for me, man. A part of me is happy, but a part of me still wanted to be there, too, but I know I'm going to great organization and I'm going to do everything I can to help the Denver Broncos."
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs...032/1002/SPORTS

Hercules Rockefeller

03-06-2007, 01:09 AM

Everyone is so happy to be a Bronco this offseason

Sassy

03-06-2007, 01:12 AM

Just great...2 players not exactly thrilled to be in orange and blue.

SoCalBronco

03-06-2007, 01:13 AM

Just great...2 players not exactly thrilled to be in orange and blue.

To be fair, it seems like he was more upset that he would be losing the bond with his teammates, more than anything, not like grousing or whatever, he apparently cared alot about his friends there and team and thats a good thing when the player actually cares and its not just totally a business thing for him, so I am glad to see that trait in him.

Sassy

03-06-2007, 01:15 AM

That's true...

Odysseus

03-06-2007, 01:30 AM

Everyone is so happy to be a Bronco this offseason

I'M A DENVER BRONCO???? I MADE A LOT OF MONEY??? NOOOOOOOO! Ha!

Houshyamama

03-06-2007, 01:46 AM

"I was hoping and praying the Titans would match and do everything they could to keep me there because of my teammates," Henry said.

"I was hoping to be part of what we were starting to build there. I wanted to finish my career there. It's mixed emotions for me, man."
That just tells me he's a stand up guy more than anything. On one hand I'm pumped about bringing in a proven, talented back. On the other hand I'm a bit dissapointed that we aren't taking a back high in the draft. Although this really lets us concentrate on more important needs such as Dline come draft day. B+

Kaylore

03-06-2007, 02:01 AM

He's upset he couldn't get a deal done with the team he played with. Virtually no player wants to leave the team they've played with especially when they have friends with the team and fond memories. Neil Smith didn't like leaving Kansas City and was disappointed he couldn't stay, but that doesn't mean he hated being a Bronco.

Killericon

03-06-2007, 02:04 AM

Just great...2 players not exactly thrilled to be in orange and blue.

He was so unenthusiastic to be a Bronco, he signed with us.

Odysseus

03-06-2007, 02:35 AM

I'll bet Fisher is not real happy with Shanny right now!

Shanny is putting the Raiders on their own island. Fisher knows he wasn't going to let Henry go to the Raiders. It's too bad the Raiders weren't looking at Kearny or Graham.

SoCalBronco

03-06-2007, 02:42 AM

Shanny is putting the Raiders on their own island. Fisher knows he wasn't going to let Henry go to the Raiders. It's too bad the Raiders weren't looking at Kearny or Graham.

Graham visited Oakland right after leaving Denver, and then Seattle. They are interested but did not make it down to the final 2 choices it appears.

SouthStndJunkie

03-06-2007, 02:57 AM

"I am real excited about it, considering all the stuff they've done, the way they run the ball and they have shown me a lot of love out here,'' Henry said before leaving Denver. "They have a good organization, a good thing going and I am excited about it, man. The way they run the ball, to me, it fits my style of running so I am real happy about that.’’

Clockwork Orange

03-06-2007, 03:04 AM

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nfl/article/0,2777,DRMN_23918_5397866,00.html

The Broncos are believed to have built some protection into the deal, to recover some of the signing bonus money if Henry tests positive again.

Odysseus

03-06-2007, 04:08 AM

Graham visited Oakland right after leaving Denver, and then Seattle. They are interested but did not make it down to the final 2 choices it appears.

How could they? :spit: This would not hurt the Broncos at all. Whose going to throw to him? A Colorado guy going to the Raiders?

I wonder how important Graham is to Seattle's offensive plans next year? I hope the Broncos don't blink. I wonder if the Broncos get a phone call with a last shot at this guy.