“We love Rod! We love Rod!”

[~Crash~]

When you’re a team captain and you haven’t practiced in nearly 10 months, you get your own cheering section upon your return. Rod Smith’s just happened to be the defensive backfield.

They\cornerbacks and safeties froze their own warmups early Wednesday afternoon, turned to the adjacent field, watched as the veteran wide receiver successfully leapt skyward for a pass and promptly broke up in a cacophony of hoots, hollers, and a chant that sounded more like a heartfelt ode from the South Stands than a bunch of teammates clowning around.

“We love Rod! We love Rod!”

Sure, it might have been half-joking, but the underlying sentiment was all heart. The Broncos’ longtime leader was back on the field, and even though he remained a vocal presence in the locker room and on the sidelines throughout his convalescence and rehabilitation from hip surgery, he was nevertheless missed in the practice-time milieu, where his teaching and leadership was typically most evident.

“It’s awesome,” John Lynch said. “He’s one of the great teammates I’ve ever been around. I’m glad he was around and stayed vocal and a leader when he was hurt, because he’s kind of the pulse of this team; the heart and soul, whatever you want to call it.

“It’s a comforting feeling when he’s around, but whenever he’s back on the field — I don’t know whether it’s this week or whenever, that place will erupt, and it’s going to be awesome.”

Smith is still listed on the physically unable to perform list, and the Broncos now have three weeks to decide whether to move him to the 53-man roster or place him on injured reserve, which would end his season.

Those, however, were concerns for future days. For this one, the Broncos were simply giddy to have their captain back.

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[Bronx33]

Ummmm can you clean up the title? lol

[broncofan2438]

Yea I would really like to see him back out there!

[BroncoMan4ever]

Welcome back Rod!!!

[Beantown Bronco]

It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. I doubt they'll push him to be out there this week, but what better way to do it than at home on MNF? They're away the next two weeks, but return to home on MNF against Tenn in three weeks...

[BroncoMatt]

Ummmm can you clean up the title? lol

same thing I was thinking

[FantomForce]

Goooooooo Rod!

[Los Broncos]

Ummmm can you clean up the title? lol

I was thinking the same thing :rofl:

[Stormontheplains]

Ummmm can you clean up the title? lol

Rod Smith makes his first practice to cheers of the players and 2 of you ****ing losers want the title changed, what the hell is that??? OH MY GOD:ban: I'm sorry, is this the i'm a fricking dork comp 1 forum?

[MechanicalBull]

Hooray for Rod
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[smalltowngrll]

My sentiments, too...Storm!!


I'm so excited to see that he is back out there!! Go ROD GO!!! :strong:

[cutthemdown]

As improbable as it seems I wouldn't count out Rod Smith.

[El Guapo]

Alright!!! GO ROD!!:strong: :strong: :strong:

[MileHighMagic]

The thought of #80 coming back gives me a Rod.

[Bronx33]

Rod Smith makes his first practice to cheers of the players and 2 of you ****ing losers want the title changed, what the hell is that??? OH MY GOD:ban: I'm sorry, is this the i'm a fricking dork comp 1 forum?


Are you female?

[cmhargrove]

It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. I doubt they'll push him to be out there this week, but what better way to do it than at home on MNF? They're away the next two weeks, but return to home on MNF against Tenn in three weeks...

Hey, i'm going to the Titans game, I would love to see Rod make his reappearance then.

[smalltowngrll]

OHhhh, that would be AWESOME!! I have a Rod Smith sign I bring to all the games. But, I did't bring it in Sept because he wasn't playing!! But, I'll be at that game, too! How appropriate would that be!?!?

[BigPlayShay]

Rod is the f-ing man.

[eddie mac]

I'm just hoping my adoptee will get on the field at some point this season. Even seeing him come into the huddle for a play would give the other players a huge lift.

[CBF1]

This put a huge smile on my face. I hope he makes it all the way back with no complications. ^5

[wabbit]

If Smith were to make it back for the Packer game it would qualify as something of a miracle because he's still very stiff.

Shanahan said today he still has a couple of weeks to determine his status, so I assume he will work hard to see if he can reach 'football shape', or if he needs to shut it down for the year.

Point being; the idea of him playing vs. the Pack seems a stretch right now, but who knows??...the guy has defied the odds his entire career.

[cambrad8085]

I hope he's back on the 53 man roster ASAP.

[jmz313]

Who gets cut? Clark?

[Stormontheplains]

Are you female?

No, but someone with 18k post and on a broncos forum, reads a post about ROD practicing for the first time and all you have to say is , change the title, sounds to me like your a ****ing idiot, show some respect to the man who has gave everything to this team and town jackass

[Hammer]

I hope he can make an impact on the field. I know he will make one off the field.

[broncolife]

No, but someone with 18k post and on a broncos forum, reads a post about ROD practicing for the first time and all you have to say is , change the title, sounds to me like your a ****ing idiot, show some respect to the man who has gave everything to this team and town jackass

I guess you cant take a joke. I thought you were a girl too and you got offended because it was a penis joke.

[Crushaholic]

If Smith were to make it back for the Packer game it would qualify as something of a miracle because he's still very stiff.

Shanahan said today he still has a couple of weeks to determine his status, so I assume he will work hard to see if he can reach 'football shape', or if he needs to shut it down for the year.

Point being; the idea of him playing vs. the Pack seems a stretch right now, but who knows??...the guy has defied the odds his entire career.

That could put his return on pace for the Chiefs game...:thumbsup: :kcbard:

[Broncos123]

Sounds like he has picked up the morale of the team already by practicing. I hope he can come back soon. He is one great football player and person. He works his ass off and proves himself everytime he steps on the field. He is what every new rookie/player should aspire to be like.

[bronco militia]

there was never any doubt in my mind

[Popcorn Sutton]

I love me some Rod.







Smith that is....

[Stormontheplains]

I guess you cant take a joke. I thought you were a girl too and you got offended because it was a penis joke.

I do not joke around when it comes to rod smith, and if you guys were joking I would quit, your joke sucked. "You thought I was a girl", WTF are you 10 years old?

[Rock Chalk]

I do not joke around when it comes to rod smith, and if you guys were joking I would quit, your joke sucked. "You thought I was a girl", WTF are you 10 years old?

Well, can you blame them for thinking that? What with your irrational, illogical ideas, hell I thought you were a girl.

[dbfan4life]

Sounds like he has picked up the morale of the team already by practicing. I hope he can come back soon. He is one great football player and person. He works his ass off and proves himself everytime he steps on the field. He is what every new rookie/player should aspire to be like.

You're right. Seeing Rod on the field has to be a lift to the others. As bad as I want to see him on the field, I also hopes he takes his time to make sure he is healthy enough to play.

[Bronco Bob]

Rod be de man!!!

[broncolife]

I do not joke around when it comes to rod smith, Get off his nut sack. Hes great football player with alot of heart, but he aint God. And he wasnt even joking about Rod the player, he was making a joke about the phrase we love Rod.


and if you guys were joking I would quit, your joke sucked.
I tried being nice by explaining what happend.No it wasnt my joke, but I am not such a moron that I cant tell its not a joke. You think the lol after his post would have gave it away. Unless your such a noob that you dont know what it means.

"You thought I was a girl", WTF are you 10 years old?

Every guy I know doesnt have a problem with sex jokes so I thought you might be a girl.

[Fusionfrontman]

Speedy recovering! Hope to see him back on the field asap! My fav Bronco/sports player EVER.
I love Rod! ;)

[smalltowngrll]

Well, can you blame them for thinking that? What with your irrational, illogical ideas, hell I thought you were a girl.

Hey...wait a minute!!! :P

[Beantown Bronco]

Well, can you blame them for thinking that? What with your irrational, illogical ideas, hell I thought you were a girl.


Several months ago, scientists at Europe's annual human reproduction conference suggested that the results of a recent analysis revealed the presence of female hormones in beer, and suggested that men should take a look at their beer consumption.

The theory is that drinking beer makes men turn into women.

To test the theory, 100 men were each fed six pints of beer within a one-hour period.

It was then observed that 100% of the men;

- gained weight
- talked excessively without making sense
- became overly emotional
- couldn't drive
- failed to think rationally
- argued over nothing
- had to sit down while urinating
- couldn't perform sexually
- and refused to apologize when wrong.


No further testing is planned.

[Jana®]

Freakin sweet! This may be just what this team needs to give them a boost.