Travis Henry facing 1 yr suspension

[F**kOakland]

I gotta say.....this is what is unique about this board. You folks are tough on your own.

So many other boards would have just as many "it was just pot" threads defending the guy.

But not for you fans......run him outta town on a rail! :)

Quoted for truth! It is sad that some Denver Fans on this site think they could do a better job with owning, coaching and playing in the NFL.

Do you HEAR that? It is the sound of your phone not ringing off the hook by people looking to hire you to have any connection in the Bronco Organization!!

And the comments about " hood" regretably innappropriate!

What would Jesus do?

[Rulon Velvet Jones]

What would Jesus do?

He'd run to the waiver wire to pick up Selvin Young for his fantasy team.

[bombay]

Does anyone have specific information on how this affects him contractually? I've seen some references, but nothing concrete. If the Broncos have an out based on not triggering a drug suspension, this might not be such a bad thing.

[Orange_Beard]

Rocky Mountain High, your suspended.

I should sue this ****er for ticket monies.

[Rulon Velvet Jones]

It was pretty likely that this was going to be Selvin Young Week anyway, with Henry's injuries.

I think Denver is fine going ahead. Obviously, you're going to have some issues with a rookie back, but really - what are the options? You've got to play with the bodies you have and I think they've loaded up with a couple capable backs. Mike Bell needs to get his crap together and get back to being the same back that impressed the coaching staff last season.

It needs to be addition by subtraction -the rest of the senses get stronger when the body loses one. Going back to January, this team has been faced with more adversity than any other I've seen in a long time. It's time they get their **** together and fight their way out of this funk.

[maven]

Oh well, at least we get to watch a lot of our young talent grow up.

Pretty much my thoughts right now.

[llayne]

Maybe the postive is we can use the money to extend some contracts...Dr. Doom, Baby TO. Oh we can use the cash and get some D lineman. Yeah, that seems like a far fetched dream in Broncos country.

[llayne]

By the way, how long is YOung's contract? Perhaps, this is good in the regards we get a cheap RB for a while and then can extend him without having two high price running backs.

[broncofan2438]

This year was very weird. We had some of the media saying that maybe Denver had the best offseason,.....and it turns around and smacks us in the face

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Dude, you were a classic troll.Your pissant board hands out lifetime bans for 1 post questioning fan loyalty.


And who would have ever thought that a smart dude like Henry would screw up and get kicked out of the league again?

Doesn't bother me in the least to see this guy leave this team.

[Punisher]

If my job gives me a drug test in i fail i lose my job there is a responsibility you have to take DON'T SMOKE "WEED" Travis Henry had a job and blew it away on a HALF AN HOUR HIGH A "BLUNT" and may just "smoked are season away"

[bombquixote]

This is bad, but it's not necessarily a death blow to our season. It depends on how the coaches respond. If they put Selvin in there and try and make him carry the same load Henry would have, then that will probably cost us a couple of games and the playoffs (citing the rule that you subtract at least one game for every rooky at a skill position...). If, on the other hand, they decide to abandon conservative play calling put the team more on Cutler's shoulders, things might get truly interesting. We have the receivers for it, and I think Cutler can handle it, might even thrive on it. It might be exactly what he needs to reach his potential. It might be exactly what this offense needs in order to start putting up 30 consistently.

Or maybe we're just ****ed.

[Punisher]

This is bad, but it's not necessarily a death blow to our season. It depends on how the coaches respond. If they put Selvin in there and try and make him carry the same load Henry would have, then that will probably cost us a couple of games and the playoffs (citing the rule that you subtract at least one game for every rooky at a skill position...). If, on the other hand, they decide to abandon conservative play calling put the team more on Cutler's shoulders, things might get truly interesting. We have the receivers for it, and I think Cutler can handle it, might even thrive on it. It might be exactly what he needs to reach his potential. It might be exactly what this offense needs in order to start putting up 30 consistently.

Or maybe we're just ****ed.
Take Mike bell off FB and make him a RB 2nd to Selvin with a one two punch

[bombquixote]

Take Mike bell off FB and make him a RB 2nd to Selvin with a one two punch

Yeah and that, too.

[Sassy]

I like Sapp better @ 2.

[broncofan2438]

I like Young then Sapp....we just need to win

[ZachKC]

Your pissant board hands out lifetime bans for 1 post questioning fan loyalty.


And who would have ever thought that a smart dude like Henry would screw up and get kicked out of the league again?

Doesn't bother me in the least to see this guy leave this team.

I am calling bull****. But don't take my word for it...take the word of all the rival fans on Chiefs Planet who contribute all the time. Including the Jags fans we have been going back and forth with this week.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

I am calling bull****. But don't take my word for it...take the word of all the rival fans on Chiefs Planet who contribute all the time. Including the Jags fans we have been going back and forth with.On what?

I'm calling BS on your pissant board for handing out lifetime bans for making one post.

[Hotrod]

On what?

I'm calling BS on your pissant board for handing out lifetime bans for making one post.

That they do. I have 1 post and a lifetime ban myself.

[epicSocialism4tw]

This is bad, but it's not necessarily a death blow to our season. It depends on how the coaches respond. If they put Selvin in there and try and make him carry the same load Henry would have, then that will probably cost us a couple of games and the playoffs (citing the rule that you subtract at least one game for every rooky at a skill position...). If, on the other hand, they decide to abandon conservative play calling put the team more on Cutler's shoulders, things might get truly interesting. We have the receivers for it, and I think Cutler can handle it, might even thrive on it. It might be exactly what he needs to reach his potential. It might be exactly what this offense needs in order to start putting up 30 consistently.

Or maybe we're just ****ed.


This season is a lost cause, IMO, as we sit today. If Selvin is able to get it going this weekend, I will change my opinion.

Might as well open up the offense and see what happens anyway though. We sure as heck arent winning by stopping the other offense.

[ZachKC]

On what?

I'm calling BS on your pissant board for handing out lifetime bans for making one post.

ChiefsPlanet and OrangeMane are moderated in pretty much the same fashion. The mods here would even agree.

If you contribute...then you are welcome at CP. You don't have to like the Chiefs...you don't have to talk good about the Chiefs...you just have to contribute.

Besides that... "Johnny Come Latelys" are banned...as they are here. I don't know what instance you are referring to but I would bet money it has to do with signing up and talking **** right after a tough loss. People who post regularly or talk **** before the games reserve the right to talk **** after games.

You were probaly just another p***Y keyboard tough guy beating his chest after the fact. You know... trolling.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

ChiefsPlanet and OrangeMane are moderated in pretty much the same fashion.
LOL
Not even close. Trolls are never given lifetime bans here for one post.
Your POS board handed them out after every loss.
That they do. I have 1 post and a lifetime ban myself.Yep, piss in their wheaties on that sensitve board for pussies and they'll probably ban you forever.

[Beantown Bronco]

Bill Simmons quote on Travis Henry:

Random question on the Travis Henry thing: I thought pot killed sperm cells? How many kids would this guy have sired if he wasn't a fan of the Mary Jane? Twenty? Thirty? And did you ever think the same person could potentially shatter Shawn Kemp's fertility records and Ricky Williams' drug test records? Put it this way: You are making a STRONG statement when you purchase a Henry jersey right now. You're basically saying, "I love pot, I love sex, and your dad would have a heart attack if he knew I was dating you."

[ZachKC]

LOL
Not even close. Trolls are never given lifetime bans here for one post.
Your POS board handed them out after every loss.
Yep, piss in their wheaties on that sensitve board for pussies and they'll probably ban you forever.

You are guys are just trolls.

If you aren't vaginas you are welcome to come before a game and talk all the **** you want. Then when the game is over? You come on and talk all the **** you want.

Post loss keyboard tough guys are not welcome at CP and they aren't here either. Its the same game.

Hell the mods from both boards talk frequently and help each other out for how they moderate their board. They are not different.

I know. I was a mod for a long time at CP.

[Hotrod]

I know. I was a mod for a long time at CP.

It was prolly your thin skinned ass that banned me.

[ZachKC]

It was prolly your thin skinned ass that banned me.

No idea, but it seems I was right?

You guys started beating your chest AFTER a tough Chiefs loss so you decided that was the time to sign up and pile on. Hilairious. Johnny Come Latelys are trolls and are always banned.

If you would have come before the game you could talk all kinds of ****. Before and after...what you did was trolling. That goes for CP and OM.

[Hotrod]

No idea, but it seems I was right?

You guys started beating your chest AFTER a tough Chiefs loss so you decided that was the time to sign up and pile on. Hilairious. Johnny Come Latelys are trolls and are always banned.

If you would have come before the game you could talk all kinds of ****. Before and after...what you did was trolling. That goes for CP and OM.

Actually I dont know if your correct or not. Its been along time ago. It could have been after/before or hell maybe during I dont remember. The fact remains a lifetime ban is pretty harsh. Of course I personally dont care as I dont waste time on crap planet this way.

[Raiders Rock]

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[Bronco_Beerslug]

You are guys are just trolls.

If you aren't vaginas you are welcome to come before a game and talk all the **** you want. Then when the game is over? You come on and talk all the **** you want.

Post loss keyboard tough guys are not welcome at CP and they aren't here either. Its the same game.
Are you really this stupid? I just told you me and numerous other people are NOT welcome there after only one post for eternity.

Other teams fans here troll constantly and don't have to worry about lifetime bans. You pussies in KC can't handle any criticism after a loss. I stated KC was still a good team and my post was directed at KC bandwagon fans but that must encompass the most of membership over there as I was banned even though some KC fans were agreeing with me.

[Bronx33]

Actually I dont know if your correct or not. Its been along time ago. It could have been after/before or hell maybe during I dont remember. The fact remains a lifetime ban is pretty harsh. Of course I personally dont care as I dont waste time on crap planet this way.


Zach is full of shyt he was a heavy handed gay slightly anal retentive mod on crap planet (end of story)

[Raiders Rock]

Are you really this stupid? I just told you me and numerous other people are NOT welcome there after only one post for eternity.

Other teams fans here troll constantly and don't have to worry about lifetime bans. You pussies in KC can't handle any criticism after a loss. I stated KC was still a good team and my post was directed at KC bandwagon fans but that must encompass the most of membership over there as I was banned even though some KC fans were agreeing with me.

Tell him again....

[Ugly Duck]

I'm calling BS on your pissant board for handing out lifetime bans for making one post.

ChiefsPlanet? Man.... you guyz'r good! I've been running my RaiderFan crap on their board for years and they've yet to ban my ass.

Although.... the ChiefsPlanet mods did change my "D" to an "F" for a while there....

[Bronx33]

ChiefsPlanet? Man.... you guyz'r good! I've been running my RaiderFan crap on their board for years and they've yet to ban my ass.

Although.... the ChiefsPlanet mods did change my "D" to an "F" for a while there....



They like to let a couple douches from other teams post that way they can ban the other 97%..

[F**kOakland]

What about Henry's side of the story, everyone seems to be of the opinion he is dumb why is that?

Everyone is quick to judge without seeing the evidence...Hell NFL.COM took the story off their site.

In an affidavit filed by Henry on Sept. 18 as part of his court action -- it was obtained by the New York Daily News -- he stated: "There is no valid reason why any unlawful substance would be in my urine. This must be a mistake."

Henry also noted in the affidavit: "If I fail this test, I will be suspended for one year from my employment, and will be obliged to repay all signing bonuses paid to date. ... I will be prejudiced if my expert cannot observe these tests."


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3050883

[Bronco_Beerslug]

What about Henry's side of the story, everyone seems to be of the opinion he is dumb why is that?
You must have missed this part...

The issue being challenged by Henry is that the NFL would not allow his expert to observe the testing of the "B" sample. Although the collective bargaining agreement permits a player to have an expert present for testing, league vice president Greg Aiello said that expert cannot be affiliated with any laboratory.

The expert presented by Henry, Dr. William Closson of Long Island, N.Y., did have such an affiliation. The league provided Henry with the names of 10 independent experts as reference for his potential use.

[F**kOakland]

You must have missed this part...


I guess I am a fool not to judge a guy on some hearsay evidence in the world of media spin! Finish the article, does Walker stick his neck out for this guy in vain? Walker might know the whole story..you know being in the same locker room and all....do you?

it's called benefit of the doubt...you know until proven guilty...these are our hometown boys...come on !


http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d802fec3b&template=without-video&confirm=true

[Ugly Duck]

everyone seems to be of the opinion Henry is dumb... why is that?


Sheesh.... Bronco fans....

[Popps]

What about Henry's side of the story, everyone seems to be of the opinion he is dumb why is that?
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Jezuz.

You're kidding, right?

[MechanicalBull]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned in the past 12 pages or not, but wouldn't it be better for Henry to just bite the bullet and take the suspension now?

Some reports are saying this could take a few weeks so say a decision isn't made until around week 8 then he would be out half of this year and half of next season as well.

[F**kOakland]

Walker stuck up for Henry on Friday and cautioned about reading too much into the situation. "Nobody really knows the extent of it," Walker said. "We all trust Travis. Everybody on this team supports Travis. It's funny how a lot of things get blown out of proportion before everybody really knows what happens. He'll be with us the whole year. We're going to try to finish this thing strong."

Walker thought Henry would be vindicated in the end.

"We already know what the situation is," Walker said. "That will get put out at a later day and everybody will understand."

Shanahan wouldn't comment on his level of disappointment with the situation.

"If I did say I was disappointed, it would kind of give you an idea of what I was thinking," Shanahan said. "One (day) I can explain it in more detail. Now is not the time.

"I'm not allowed to do that. Not to go a different direction, I want to tell you the truth, but if I can't tell you the truth about my conversation, why would I get into detail about it?"

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d802fec3b&template=without-video&confirm=true

[theAPAOps5]

What about Henry's side of the story, everyone seems to be of the opinion he is dumb why is that?


I submit to you the fact that Mr. Henry has 9 kids by 9 women. Further more he does not willingly pay child support. Expounding this fact is that he has already tested positive twice for drugs and has been suspended. I therefore can knowingly and willingly say Mr. Henry is D.U.M.B. DUMB!

[F**kOakland]

Jezuz.

You're kidding, right?

Just trying to logically think about it. Instead of throwing a guy under the bus without all the info...the Team (the guys he works with day to day, unlike the fans who do not personally know Henry or the all facts of the story..just the tid bits you have been spoon fed by the media) seem to be coming out in support.

[Northman]

Just trying to logically think about it. Instead of throwing a guy under the bus without all the info...the Team (the guys he works with day to day, unlike you who could not carry even Henry's jock) seem to be coming out in support.


Coaches and players do that all the time regardless. Shanahan backed up Kircus after his assault but guess what? Kircus was guilty. So it doesnt mean Travis is innocent just because some players come to his defense. Travis could easily lie to them just as much as the media and fans. And with his past history i think its ok to be skeptical of the guy. Bottom line here is, there is only one person responsible for everything that is going on. You wanna take a shot at who it is? Ill give you some time.

[F**kOakland]

You wanna take a shot at who it is? Ill give you some time.


???Bob Marley???



Time will tell. Sure Henry has made mistakes in the past. But we will see how this plays out.

[Northman]

???Bob Marley???



Time will tell. Sure Henry has made mistakes in the past. But we will see how this plays out.


Good guess but no. Ha!

[F**kOakland]

Chef Ra from "HIGH TIMES"

[Play2win]

I would be curious to know how many here have ever done anything that they would like to look past and quickly forget about...

Yet are so QUICK to condemn and pass harsh judgments on others...


A preacher yelling fire and brimstone about adultry and the 10 commandments while getting a blowjob underneath the podium comes to mind...

[That One Guy]

Now I'm curious as to what the story is that he's giving everyone. Why would they all say there's nothing to this if it were just a he said/she said thing right now where Henry was just denying everything? They sound confident and with Walker saying it was being blown out of proportion, it makes me think there's justification here. How can you justify a hot piss test? Now I'm curious

[Bronx33]

Stay tuned! for next weeks exciting conclusion! will travis throw another hot test? will travis impregnate the chick down the street? will travis supersize his happy meal because that's all he could afford? will travis have to move to the flying saucer trailerpark on hampden and sante fe? ALL THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE! NEXT WEEK!

[Northman]

I would be curious to know how many here have ever done anything that they would like to look past and quickly forget about...

Yet are so QUICK to condemn and pass harsh judgments on others...


A preacher yelling fire and brimstone about adultry and the 10 commandments while getting a blowjob underneath the podium comes to mind...


I think your confusing the issue a bit. I dont have a problem with him smoking weed. I have a problem with him smoking weed and getting suspended and hurting this team with his absence. Its his life and he can do what he wishes but when it hurts the team i have a problem with it. My opinion is if he wants to break the rules than he needs to do it for another franchise and in the process hurt their cap and team.

[fontaine]

I hate to tell you Cutler kool aid drinkers this, but he isnt ready for prime time. He wasnt last year, he wont be this year. Next year maybe. Definately the year after that we will get to watch his greatness (provided we dont ruin him in that timespan).

Awesome. Sounds a 100 fold better than having a QB with half an arm, half a brain who could only throw to half the field.

[Popps]

Just trying to logically think about it. Instead of throwing a guy under the bus without all the info...the Team (the guys he works with day to day, unlike the fans who do not personally know Henry or the all facts of the story..just the tid bits you have been spoon fed by the media) seem to be coming out in support.

He's got 9 kids with 9 different women. He's been suspended once and got busted again.

The guy is a ****ing ****-up. I don't have to play golf with him to know that he's a ****-up.

As for being "spoon-fed," that's a funny term. It's the term people use when they don't want to believe something. Conversely, if the media leaked a story tomorrow that Henry was totally innocent, I'm sure that would be 100% legit, and we should take it as gospel, right?

We went through this with Mike Vick on this board. If people want to do some song and dance for Henry, go ahead. I'll be happy when he's out off my team.

[broncos love]

He's got 9 kids with 9 different women. He's been suspended once and got busted again.

The guy is a ****ing ****-up. I don't have to play golf with him to know that he's a ****-up.

As for being "spoon-fed," that's a funny term. It's the term people use when they don't want to believe something. Conversely, if the media leaked a story tomorrow that Henry was totally innocent, I'm sure that would be 100% legit, and we should take it as gospel, right?

We went through this with Mike Vick on this board. If people want to do some song and dance for Henry, go ahead. I'll be happy when he's out off my team.

I agree with you that he is a total f-up, but if he can help the broncos win this sunday I don't care. I root for the broncos on the field, not off.

[Sassy]

I agree with you that he is a total f-up, but if he can help the broncos win this sunday I don't care. I root for the broncos on the field, not off.

Exactly!

GO BRONCOS! :thumbsup:

[broncofan2438]

Exactly!
Go Broncos

[Dedhed]

I'm trying to be worried about this, but for some reason I'm just not.

[SureShot]

I'm trying to be worried about this, but for some reason I'm just not.

Me too.

[crazyhorse]

I'm trying to be worried about this, but for some reason I'm just not.

Some of that lack of emotion is likely a direct reflection of the Broncos season. I'm sure if you felt there was any chance at all for a successful season, giving a **** would come easier. ;)

[broncos love]

Some of that lack of emotion is likely a direct reflection of the Broncos season. I'm sure if you felt there was any chance at all for a successful season, giving a **** would come easier. ;)

If henry's out. Selvin Young will still out do LJ.

[Northman]

I agree with you that he is a total f-up, but if he can help the broncos win this sunday I don't care. I root for the broncos on the field, not off.


Sooooo. If he was selling crack to little kids you would be ok with that and still root for him on Sundays?

[ozomulsion]

Sooooo. If he was selling crack to little kids you would be ok with that and still root for him on Sundays?

If it wasn't him selling it, someone else would be.

[Kaylore]

You are guys are just trolls.

If you aren't vaginas you are welcome to come before a game and talk all the **** you want. Then when the game is over? You come on and talk all the **** you want.

Post loss keyboard tough guys are not welcome at CP and they aren't here either. Its the same game.

That's crap. I've never seen a Chief troll banned once for their typical post-loss trolling around here.

[Bronx33]

That's crap. I've never seen a Chief troll banned once for their typical post-loss trolling around here.




Zach is full of shyt he banned me in under 18 posts while his estrogen levels were off the charts.

[maven]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned in the past 12 pages or not, but wouldn't it be better for Henry to just bite the bullet and take the suspension now?

Some reports are saying this could take a few weeks so say a decision isn't made until around week 8 then he would be out half of this year and half of next season as well.

Oh heck no, he's got millions riding on this. Fight until the end.

[broncos-rock]

Do you think maybe Shanny had an idea something like this might happen and thats why he kept so many rbs? I thought that was weird when cutdown time came around that we ended up keeping a couple of rookies and then moved Bell to fb. It just seems odd thats all!

[rbackfactory80]

Awesome. Sounds a 100 fold better than having a QB with half an arm, half a brain who could only throw to half the field.

Its funny how this is a typical response. Alec said nothing about Plummer yet that is your only defense. Plummer is done with, you want to defend Cutler then do it.

[vancejohnson82]

selvin young will do just fine back there

the reason there is a lack of emotion about the suspension is that the Broncos run a system that anyone can run in

except Tatum Bell

[Dedhed]

selvin young will do just fine back there

the reason there is a lack of emotion about the suspension is that the Broncos run a system that anyone can run in

except Tatum Bell
I think Young can be very good in this system, and it may force Shanahan into giving Cutler the ball more.

[fontaine]

Its funny how this is a typical response. Alec said nothing about Plummer yet that is your only defense. Plummer is done with, you want to defend Cutler then do it.

Alec did mention him first. Go back and read the original post (I only quoted part of it).

I'd be only too happy to forget about the gutless choke job that Plummer pulled for us in his last season but apparently it's cool to some to compare a young QB's mistakes (who's only started 9/10 games) to that of a ten year vet.


Comp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Sck SckY Rate Att Yds Avg TD FUM Lost
TOTAL 156 253 61.7 1,927 7.6 13 10 18 103 85.9 22 44 2.0 1 11 3


13 TDs
10 Ints
18 Sacks
3 Fumbles
1927 yards
9 games

World beater stats huh Jim?

Looks a lot like that loser Jake Plummer. Oh except Jake actually won his games here.

Now I dont know what your criteria for a great team is, but Denver under Jake was never it and Denver under Jay is even worse. We suck, and will continue to suck for 2 years total. By then, Jay should have all the idiot coached out of him, we might actually help our defensive line in that time, and get a real set of Linebackers and get rid of the pussies we currently have.

I hate to tell you Cutler kool aid drinkers this, but he isnt ready for prime time. He wasnt last year, he wont be this year. Next year maybe. Definately the year after that we will get to watch his greatness (provided we dont ruin him in that timespan).

[Northman]

Alec did mention him first. Go back and read the original post (I only quoted part of it).

I'd be only too happy to forget about the gutless choke job that Plummer pulled for us in his last season but apparently it's cool to some to compare a young QB's mistakes (who's only started 9/10 games) to that of a ten year vet.


Funny isnt it? The same bozo's who whined and cried all offseason about wanting fans to leave poor Jake alone and let him retire in peace are the same ones who bring him up now to pick on Jay for making the same mistakes that a 10 year vet was making.

[rbackfactory80]

Alec did mention him first. Go back and read the original post (I only quoted part of it).

I'd be only too happy to forget about the gutless choke job that Plummer pulled for us in his last season but apparently it's cool to some to compare a young QB's mistakes (who's only started 9/10 games) to that of a ten year vet.

I hear you. Only read a couple of pages. It is getting old though with this Plummer stuff. This team has enough problems now where we shouldn't need to bring him up to add insult to injury.