Rod out 4 months

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Had surgery on his hip today, per 950AM

Also, I didn't hear it but it was the reason I went to listen to their top of the hour update, but the Broncos Scout board claims 950 is saying Graham should be wrapped up within the hour.

[Stormontheplains]

Damn, is Rod that old? Rod could have a heart transplant and still be on the field out working everyone else.

[SoDak Bronco]

they are saying Denver is going to sign him or Seattle?

[Steve Prefontaine]

Thanks for the info Herc.

Very sad about Rod but some hope with Graham.

[crowebomber]

Wow, I hate to say this but hip surgery and out four months could be a career ender for most receivers his age. But, then again, it's Rod so he probably won't even miss an offseason workout.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

they are saying Denver is going to sign him or Seattle?

Denver

[eddie mac]

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=6615

Hip surgery. Was starting to worry there that it may have been a replacement.:D

[DomCasual]

Had surgery on his hip today, per 950AM

Also, I didn't hear it but it was the reason I went to listen to their top of the hour update, but the Broncos Scout board claims 950 is saying Graham should be wrapped up within the hour.

Wrapped up with us?

[Stormontheplains]

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Hip surgery will keep Rod Smith (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=786) out for the vast majority of the Broncos' upcoming offseason program.
Smith underwent an arthroscopic debridement procedure on his left hip on Feb. 26. Dr. Marc Philippon at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic performed the operation, which entails a four-month recovery time.
In a debridement procedure, dead or damaged tissue is removed from the affected area, allowing for the living tissue to heal more quickly. (Click here (http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/debridement.jsp) for more information on debridement.)
The team is scheduled to conduct its mini-camp in July, as it has in each of the previous two years. The three-day series of practices falls outside the four-month window from the date of the procedure.
Smith hasn't missed a regular-season game because of injury in over five years, when a sprained left ankle kept him out for a Dec. 2, 2001 game at Miami. He was inactive for a season-ending 2003 game at Green Bay, but that game came after the Broncos' playoff place was clinched, leading the team to rest Smith and several other key contributors for that contest.
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[ro_50]

I hope Rod Smith can make it back for training camp. That sucks. All the best for a speedy recovery.

[Kaylore]

This seems bad, but as I understand it's a procedure to remove scar tissue from wear and tear and a person can return from the surgery with greater range of motion and comfort. Could buy Rod a little more time. Hope the Graham signing goes through. I'm betting since we don't need to throw money at Kerney we can be competitive for Graham.

[Barry Ramey]

Graham would be a nice signing. Anyone know how much cap saved if they cut Alexander?

[HEAV]

I've noiced his limp has been more visable the past few years. Old man isn't getting younger...........

I'm afraid he is going to go out like Tim Brown, Rice and others.

[Requiem]

Up with mittens and down with gloooooooooooooves.

[SoDak Bronco]

Good news, Bring Graham home.. Yeah, let's sign him.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

I smell Bowe or Meacham in the first round

[12th man]

Rod will be fine. He's tough as hell and has a great work ethic, so he should be up to speed by the start of the season.

[Barry Ramey]

No one works harder than Rod, but I'm afraid his body may not have much left for football. I wish him well, he's been a great player and team player. Drafting a WR kind of high would not surprise me, though I don't know about in the 1st round.

[Requiem]

I smell Bowe or Meacham in the first round

They're the real deal on the field, young and they like Michael Vick - they're going to make a touchdown in yo' town.

I'd rub myself ot either.

So many good good playas.

[worm]

Pretty wild off-season so far....

[cutthemdown]

hate to say this but if it's true we can't pay him more then say 2 million a year or we will probably have to release him.

[Rascal]

It's within the hour, where's the damn anouncement.

[Cito Pelon]

[QUOTE=Stormontheplains;1504029>[/QUOTE]

That's the end for Rod. And that explains the no restructuring.

[Florida_Bronco]

This seems bad, but as I understand it's a procedure to remove scar tissue from wear and tear and a person can return from the surgery with greater range of motion and comfort. Could buy Rod a little more time. Hope the Graham signing goes through. I'm betting since we don't need to throw money at Kerney we can be competitive for Graham.

You pretty much hit the nail on the head. My dad had that done several years back and it made a vast improvement for him.

[Kid A]

This seems bad, but as I understand it's a procedure to remove scar tissue from wear and tear and a person can return from the surgery with greater range of motion and comfort. Could buy Rod a little more time. Hope the Graham signing goes through. I'm betting since we don't need to throw money at Kerney we can be competitive for Graham.

That's good news about Rod. Hopefully he can come back and have a stronger season than last year, even if he isn't starting.

[smalltowngrll]

Get better Rod! We want you back out on the field!

[broncolife]

Too bad he didnt do the surgery sooner. He could have had a two month head start.

[Requiem]

It Has Been An Houuuuuuuuuur!

[RunSilentRunDeep]

Anyone know when Smith's $1M bonus is due this month?

[Odysseus]

If Rod is essentially on the sidelines until later in the season I still say it's a win. He can still push 700 yards recieving with Cutler. If the Broncos uncover a must have reciever there could be some tough decisions.

[watermock]

I hate to say it, but it's time to cut line. 8.5 million is absurd. Two million he can hang on.

I don't want to humliate the guy, but his contract is way out of line.