Rod out 4 months - The Orange Mane

Hercules Rockefeller · 03-06-2007, 06:09 PM

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 · 03-06-2007, 06:11 PM

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

SoDak Bronco · 03-06-2007, 06:15 PM

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

Steve Prefontaine · 03-06-2007, 06:15 PM

Thanks for the info Herc.

Very sad about Rod but some hope with Graham.

crowebomber · 03-06-2007, 06:16 PM

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 · 03-06-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoDak Bronco

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

Denver

eddie mac · 03-06-2007, 06:17 PM

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...4&storyID=6615

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

DomCasual · 03-06-2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Wrapped up with us?

Stormontheplains · 03-06-2007, 06:20 PM

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By Andrew Mason
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Hip surgery will keep Rod Smith 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 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.

ro_50 · 03-06-2007, 06:23 PM

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

Kaylore · 03-06-2007, 06:27 PM

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 · 03-06-2007, 06:28 PM

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

HEAV · 03-06-2007, 06:29 PM

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 · 03-06-2007, 06:32 PM

Up with mittens and down with gloooooooooooooves.

SoDak Bronco · 03-06-2007, 06:32 PM

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

Billy Clyde Puckett · 03-06-2007, 06:33 PM

I smell Bowe or Meacham in the first round

12th man · 03-06-2007, 06:33 PM

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 · 03-06-2007, 06:37 PM

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 · 03-06-2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Guy

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 · 03-06-2007, 06:56 PM

Pretty wild off-season so far....

cutthemdown · 03-06-2007, 06:58 PM

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 · 03-06-2007, 06:59 PM

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

Cito Pelon · 03-06-2007, 07:01 PM

[QUOTE=Stormontheplains;1504029>[/QUOTE]

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

Florida_Bronco · 03-06-2007, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 03-06-2007, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

03-06-2007, 06:09 PM	#1
Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,005 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Rod out 4 months 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.

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03-06-2007, 06:11 PM	#2
Stormontheplains Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bronco Nation Posts: 1,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Andre Hall	Damn, is Rod that old? Rod could have a heart transplant and still be on the field out working everyone else.

03-06-2007, 06:15 PM	#3
SoDak Bronco Lace em' up and lets go!! Von Miller aka QB Killa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Robert Ayers	they are saying Denver is going to sign him or Seattle?

03-06-2007, 06:15 PM	#4
Steve Prefontaine Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,289 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Thanks for the info Herc. Very sad about Rod but some hope with Graham.

03-06-2007, 06:16 PM	#5
crowebomber Ring of Famer Old School Sucka Fool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: P-Town Posts: 1,517 Adopt-a-Bronco: Frank Tripucka	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.

03-06-2007, 06:17 PM	#7
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	http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...4&storyID=6615 Hip surgery. Was starting to worry there that it may have been a replacement.

03-06-2007, 06:23 PM	#10
ro_50 Ring of Famer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Somewhere in Jersey Posts: 3,782	I hope Rod Smith can make it back for training camp. That sucks. All the best for a speedy recovery.

03-06-2007, 06:27 PM	#11
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,008 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	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.

03-06-2007, 06:28 PM	#12
Barry Ramey Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,700	Graham would be a nice signing. Anyone know how much cap saved if they cut Alexander?

03-06-2007, 06:29 PM	#13
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	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.

03-06-2007, 06:32 PM	#14
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,515 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	Up with mittens and down with gloooooooooooooves.

03-06-2007, 06:33 PM	#16
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	I smell Bowe or Meacham in the first round

03-06-2007, 06:33 PM	#17
12th man Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trinidad Colorado Posts: 1,634	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.

03-06-2007, 06:37 PM	#18
Barry Ramey Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,700	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.

03-06-2007, 06:56 PM	#20
worm Great moments are born... ...from great opportunity Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,947 Adopt-a-Bronco: #20	Pretty wild off-season so far....

03-06-2007, 06:58 PM	#21
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,416	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.

03-06-2007, 06:59 PM	#22
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	It's within the hour, where's the damn anouncement.

03-06-2007, 07:01 PM	#23
Cito Pelon Attack at all times . . . Happy dog at the Divide Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AFC West Championshipville Posts: 15,192 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis	[QUOTE=Stormontheplains;1504029>[/QUOTE] That's the end for Rod. And that explains the no restructuring.