Flashback: Lelie not going anywhere, Rod ok!! - The Orange Mane

eddie mac · 02-13-2006, 04:57 AM

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_3503253

Smith OK after taking hard hit
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer

Honolulu - Rod Smith sat dejected in the locker room.

Smith, 35, sat with a bruised right eye and a cut that was going to be stitched a few minutes later. He was bloody. Yet, Smith wasn't feeling sorry for himself. The emotion was anger - directed at Rod Smith.

"That's typical Rod," Broncos safety John Lynch said.

Smith, who gave his Broncos coaches a major scare, had to be helped off the field in the final seconds of the NFC's 23-17 Pro Bowl victory Sunday night. After missing a catch that would have put the AFC in the red zone with about 20 seconds remaining, Smith was hit in the head by the leg of Dallas' Troy Williams. Smith's helmet was abruptly turned around, and Smith suffered the cut. He was on the ground for several moments and was taken out of the game.

Yet, afterward - Smith and coach Mike Shanahan said he is fine - Smith couldn't believe he didn't hold onto the ball.

"I was hurt, but I'm not worried about that," Smith said. "I wanted to win. ... I let my teammates down. I should have made that play."

After the first-down play from the NFC's 49-yard line, quarterback Steve McNair threw two interceptions and was sacked on fourth down.

"We could have won," Smith said. "We had too many missed opportunities, including mine."

Lelie not going anywhere

Internet rumors have floated that the Broncos are shopping receiver Ashley Lelie, who is in the final season of his contract. Those rumors are false, Shanahan said.

"Of course they are not true, of course," Shanahan said. "This is the time of year all kinds of crazy things are said."

In Saturday's Sacramento Bee, a San Francisco official denied Internet reports that the 49ers were considering trading a first-day draft pick for Lelie. One of Lelie's agents, Doug Hendrickson, said he saw the rumors and was baffled by them.

"They are not true," Hendrickson said. "We have not heard

Good news about Ash and Rod, I want at least 1-2 more years out of that tandem and if we add another good receiver or TE all the better.

Sassy · 02-13-2006, 05:14 AM

Awesome news on both!
(and I love Rod~

)

montrose · 02-13-2006, 05:51 AM

Wow, the power of orangemane...

bronco militia · 02-13-2006, 06:04 AM

thank god......

just say no to TO!!

broncohaven · 02-13-2006, 06:22 AM

If he really isn't going anywhere we should try to sign him to an extension this off season. He had a fairly quiet year this season, and if he starts adding TDs to his resume he'll command big money on the open market. Although I think he'll be a RFA?

With TD and the Duke coming out against the TO signing I think the cahnces of TO in Denver are slipping, and we need Lelie to take his game to the next level. We need to get a posession guy that can take some of the load off of Rod. I think we're better off at WR than we look on paper.

I think Devoe has huge upside, and I don't think that Watts is done. Terrell is on the roster, and given a full camp to compete he could be an asset to the Broncos next year. A lot of inexperience at the position, but a lot of talent as well. If Adams is #3 on the depth chart again we're in trouble.

eddie mac · 02-13-2006, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montrose

Wow, the power of orangemane...

Think the info originally came from a 49er forum.

clint7 · 02-13-2006, 06:32 AM

So is Shanahan calling TJ a liar? Don't put up with this TJ. You have a rep to protect. Time to call out Shanahan or your sources for this public shame they have caused you! Blow the whistle on these guys!

eddie mac · 02-13-2006, 06:35 AM

No smoke without fire then

-Slap- · 02-13-2006, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by broncohaven

If he really isn't going anywhere we should try to sign him to an extension this off season. He had a fairly quiet year this season, and if he starts adding TDs to his resume he'll command big money on the open market. Although I think he'll be a RFA?

I agree. This is the perfect time to extend him.

El Guapo · 02-13-2006, 06:53 AM

good news. now we just need a strong arm QB. Jake is great, dont get me wrong -- but he lacks in some areas and it hurts.

Rock Chalk · 02-13-2006, 07:09 AM

Tj's "source" is that little devil on his shoulder telling him to make things up.

Mile High Shack · 02-13-2006, 07:16 AM

like I said

I'll believe it when I see it re: Lelie

but of course, I'm just too "negative"

Ratboy · 02-13-2006, 07:19 AM

I'm gleaming in joy right now!

gunns · 02-13-2006, 07:20 AM

Don't worry about it Rod, you never let your teammates down and if you want to blame anyone for that loss yesterday just look to Monta.....uh I mean Green. Been listening to too many Chief fans. Glad Rod's ok.

Garcia Bronco · 02-13-2006, 07:50 AM

Yeah...gochoke...aka..bob's a punk posted on the choke planet that Rod should "Stay down b****." Let him know what you think about that when you get a chance.

Mile High Shack · 02-13-2006, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Yeah...gochoke...aka..bob's a punk posted on the choke planet that Rod should "Stay down b****." Let him know what you think about that when you get a chance.

Bob, you p***Y ass b****

bring that **** in here....you freakin' loser

I should travel down to TX just to whip your ass for that statement

b****

BroncoInferno · 02-13-2006, 08:09 AM

Don't get excited yet Lelie fans...you think Mike is going to play his hand in the press? C'mon.

Play2win · 02-13-2006, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoInferno

Don't get excited yet Lelie fans...you think Mike is going to play his hand in the press? C'mon.

You know, in fact, that ASH is NOT a Faider, don't you, BroncoInferno?!?

BroncoInferno · 02-13-2006, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Play2Win

You know, in fact, that ASH is NOT a Faider, don't you, BroncoInferno?!?

Seriously, I like Lelie, my recent comments about him have mainly been to defend the guys who have been ludicrously blamed by many for some of his shortcomings (i.e. Jake Plummer, the stupid ass coaches who don't know how to use him properly). I will be glad to see him stay, but I'm just saying that what Shanny tells the press does not mean very much.

eddie mac · 02-13-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncoInferno

Don't get excited yet Lelie fans...you think Mike is going to play his hand in the press? C'mon.

Why on earth would Shanahan trade Lelie

At the present time he'll get no value whatsoever plus he's taking a starter out of the line-up who's cap hit is minimal.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 02-13-2006, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie mac

Why on earth would Shanahan trade Lelie

At the present time he'll get no value whatsoever plus he's taking a starter out of the line-up who's cap hit is minimal.

And who would be very hard to replace this year. Team needs more WRs not less. I'm waiting for the Kircus and Flowers bandwagons.

watermock · 02-13-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montrose

Wow, the power of orangemane...

Seems like Burger Bill has been lurking while mock has been trying to deal lelie and our #1 for Vernon Davis...

This site is becoming a monster...They wont specifically name us...but it's pretty obvious that mock is shaking the bushes and Shanny peeks in here...

This place is the hearbeat of the fans, not the "official site" full of dimwits...we have our share, but this is the place.

Trust me, you would be surprised who visits here. Mock is amused that his trade lelie smack makes the post.

It's a good question tho...get moving on an extention Sundy if your not going to move him...

clint7 · 02-13-2006, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watermock

Seems like Burger Bill has been lurking while mock has been trying to deal lelie and our #1 for Vernon Davis...

This site is becoming a monster...They wont specifically name us...but it's pretty obvious that mock is shaking the bushes and Shanny peeks in here...

This place is the hearbeat of the fans, not the "official site" full of dimwits...we have our share, but this is the place.

Trust me, you would be surprised who visits here. Mock is amused that his trade lelie smack makes the post.

It's a good question tho...get moving on an extention Sundy if your not going to move him...

Uh...wasn't it TJ who brought up all the Lelie stuff?

watermock · 02-13-2006, 09:29 AM

I was very worried that Rod took one for the ship..amusing that he wanted to win that bad...I still say that was a cheap shot. Good to hear it was just williams grinding his face. Prick is a cheap shot artitist...Rod was on the turf and he grinds into him? And no flag?

watermock · 02-13-2006, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clint7

Uh...wasn't it TJ who brought up all the Lelie stuff?

Several of us have mentioned moving him. It's all part of the Plan.

Expect the unexpected this offseason.

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02-13-2006, 04:57 AM	#1
eddie mac Ireland's No1 Bronco Eddie Mac 87 gone but never forgott Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: IRELAND Posts: 15,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	Flashback: Lelie not going anywhere, Rod ok!! http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_3503253 Smith OK after taking hard hit By Bill Williamson Denver Post Staff Writer Honolulu - Rod Smith sat dejected in the locker room. Smith, 35, sat with a bruised right eye and a cut that was going to be stitched a few minutes later. He was bloody. Yet, Smith wasn't feeling sorry for himself. The emotion was anger - directed at Rod Smith. "That's typical Rod," Broncos safety John Lynch said. Smith, who gave his Broncos coaches a major scare, had to be helped off the field in the final seconds of the NFC's 23-17 Pro Bowl victory Sunday night. After missing a catch that would have put the AFC in the red zone with about 20 seconds remaining, Smith was hit in the head by the leg of Dallas' Troy Williams. Smith's helmet was abruptly turned around, and Smith suffered the cut. He was on the ground for several moments and was taken out of the game. Yet, afterward - Smith and coach Mike Shanahan said he is fine - Smith couldn't believe he didn't hold onto the ball. "I was hurt, but I'm not worried about that," Smith said. "I wanted to win. ... I let my teammates down. I should have made that play." After the first-down play from the NFC's 49-yard line, quarterback Steve McNair threw two interceptions and was sacked on fourth down. "We could have won," Smith said. "We had too many missed opportunities, including mine." Lelie not going anywhere Internet rumors have floated that the Broncos are shopping receiver Ashley Lelie, who is in the final season of his contract. Those rumors are false, Shanahan said. "Of course they are not true, of course," Shanahan said. "This is the time of year all kinds of crazy things are said." In Saturday's Sacramento Bee, a San Francisco official denied Internet reports that the 49ers were considering trading a first-day draft pick for Lelie. One of Lelie's agents, Doug Hendrickson, said he saw the rumors and was baffled by them. "They are not true," Hendrickson said. "We have not heard Good news about Ash and Rod, I want at least 1-2 more years out of that tandem and if we add another good receiver or TE all the better. Last edited by Taco John; 04-10-2006 at 03:13 AM..

02-13-2006, 05:14 AM	#2
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Awesome news on both! (and I love Rod~ )

02-13-2006, 05:51 AM	#3
montrose Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6,095 Adopt-a-Bronco: VP John Elway	Wow, the power of orangemane...

02-13-2006, 06:04 AM	#4
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,584	thank god...... just say no to TO!!

02-13-2006, 06:22 AM	#5
broncohaven Ring of Famer I'm Orange Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Green Mountains Posts: 2,250	If he really isn't going anywhere we should try to sign him to an extension this off season. He had a fairly quiet year this season, and if he starts adding TDs to his resume he'll command big money on the open market. Although I think he'll be a RFA? With TD and the Duke coming out against the TO signing I think the cahnces of TO in Denver are slipping, and we need Lelie to take his game to the next level. We need to get a posession guy that can take some of the load off of Rod. I think we're better off at WR than we look on paper. I think Devoe has huge upside, and I don't think that Watts is done. Terrell is on the roster, and given a full camp to compete he could be an asset to the Broncos next year. A lot of inexperience at the position, but a lot of talent as well. If Adams is #3 on the depth chart again we're in trouble.

02-13-2006, 06:32 AM	#7
clint7 Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 3,046	So is Shanahan calling TJ a liar? Don't put up with this TJ. You have a rep to protect. Time to call out Shanahan or your sources for this public shame they have caused you! Blow the whistle on these guys!

02-13-2006, 06:35 AM	#8
eddie mac Ireland's No1 Bronco Eddie Mac 87 gone but never forgott Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: IRELAND Posts: 15,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	No smoke without fire then

02-13-2006, 06:53 AM	#10
El Guapo aka mav_7. who? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: VA (heart is in TX) Posts: 3,444	good news. now we just need a strong arm QB. Jake is great, dont get me wrong -- but he lacks in some areas and it hurts.

02-13-2006, 07:09 AM	#11
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,940 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Tj's "source" is that little devil on his shoulder telling him to make things up.

02-13-2006, 07:16 AM	#12
Mile High Shack Ring of Famer Cock-a-doodle-do Join Date: May 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 17,010	like I said I'll believe it when I see it re: Lelie but of course, I'm just too "negative"

02-13-2006, 07:19 AM	#13
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	I'm gleaming in joy right now!

02-13-2006, 07:20 AM	#14
gunns I WANT DEFENSE! Defense, defense, defense Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Always Hoping Posts: 11,657 Adopt-a-Bronco: Defense	Don't worry about it Rod, you never let your teammates down and if you want to blame anyone for that loss yesterday just look to Monta.....uh I mean Green. Been listening to too many Chief fans. Glad Rod's ok.

02-13-2006, 07:50 AM	#15
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	Yeah...gochoke...aka..bob's a punk posted on the choke planet that Rod should "Stay down b****." Let him know what you think about that when you get a chance.

02-13-2006, 08:09 AM	#17
BroncoInferno Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12,999	Don't get excited yet Lelie fans...you think Mike is going to play his hand in the press? C'mon.

02-13-2006, 09:29 AM	#24
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I was very worried that Rod took one for the ship..amusing that he wanted to win that bad...I still say that was a cheap shot. Good to hear it was just williams grinding his face. Prick is a cheap shot artitist...Rod was on the turf and he grinds into him? And no flag?