Rod Smith........already forgotten - The Orange Mane

ZONA · 05-30-2007, 06:36 PM

Travis Henry, a prized offseason free-agent pickup by the Broncos, continues to get most of the practice snaps at running back.

"Every day, I'm getting more and more comfortable with the offense, with the line and blocking scheme," Henry said today, the second day of a seven-day team camp. "Just getting better every day."

Henry, a compact 5-foot-9, 215-pound back, rushed for 1,211 yards last season for the Tennessee Titans, becoming the first franchise player to amass 1,200 yards since Eddie George in 2000. His head-on, take-it-downfield style should suit the Broncos' offense.

"One cut, downhill, that's been my forte my whole career," Henry said. "I think I fit in real good."

Henry said Denver's offense could be terrific in the coming season.

"We have guys on the offense - at wideout Javon Walker, Brandon Marshall. We got Jay (Cutler) at quarterback, and (tight end) Danny Graham. We got all the weapons. The sky is the limit."

I don't see Rod's name in there?

crowebomber · 05-30-2007, 06:40 PM

Yeah, but in his defense he has yet to step on the field with Rod so the guys who came to his mind were probably just the guys he's been lining up with.

theAPAOps5 · 05-30-2007, 06:49 PM

Screw forgetting to name Rod Smith. Why on earth would anyone not even mention Hixon. I am not so sure about this Henry guy anymore.

Northman · 05-30-2007, 06:52 PM

Face it, Rod is not the go too guy anymore. Javon will be the new face of the Broncos receiving corps. Rod had his moment in the sun, time for the new guys to get some attention.

PLOWHORSE · 05-30-2007, 06:56 PM

I didn't see the punters name listed.

Jason7730 · 05-30-2007, 07:06 PM

Rod not practicing probably has something to do with it also.

Flex Gunmetal · 05-30-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZONA

I don't see Rod's name in there?

Cause he hasn't been practicing, so I doubt he is one of the 1st names to pop into his head.

Los Broncos · 05-30-2007, 07:19 PM

I don't we will hear anything about him till September.

Killericon · 05-30-2007, 07:39 PM

He was listing guys he thinks of as "weapons". Do you think of Rod Smith as a weapon anymore? I know I don't.

I doubt he's forgotten him.

Sir Mawn · 05-30-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killericon

He was listing guys he thinks of as "weapons". Do you think of Rod Smith as a weapon anymore? I know I don't.

I doubt he's forgotten him.

Exactly. Don't look for problems where they aren't any.

ZONA · 05-30-2007, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killericon

He was listing guys he thinks of as "weapons". Do you think of Rod Smith as a weapon anymore? I know I don't.

I doubt he's forgotten him.

That's really the point I was trying to make. Not that anybody forgot Rod was still a Bronco but more that he's on the back burner now and it's not just us fans that see this but the current players on the roster are seeing it that way too. Rod, if healthy can still be valuable to us, but he's not the top notch weapon for us.

-Slap- · 05-31-2007, 12:22 AM

RunSilentRunDeep · 05-31-2007, 12:34 AM

With the glut of WRs they team has brought in, I won't be the least bit surprised if Rod and/or Stokely spend the first six weeks on the PUP list. It'll provide an extra body for special teams while giving the brass more time to figure out which youngsters they want to keep.

Besides, with Graham in town I think it will be Scheffler (unless he's on the PUP list as well!) joining Walker and Marshall in the 3-WR sets.

BroncoInferno · 05-31-2007, 02:04 AM

Rod is probably done. I'll happily gobble down some crow if I'm wrong, but the writing seems to be on the wall.

atomicbloke · 05-31-2007, 02:07 AM

Wow, the Broncos of 2007 will be so different from only 2 years back.

-Slap- · 05-31-2007, 02:15 AM

It all depends on whether the hip was really a big reason for his decline last year. If he can bounce back healthy, he could be a big contributor again. Especially if he's in a less demanding role.

bronco610 · 05-31-2007, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Slap-

It all depends on whether the hip was really a big reason for his decline last year. If he can bounce back healthy, he could be a big contributor again. Especially if he's in a less demanding role.

Rod Smith rested and healthy could be a nice weapon if a #3.

Hogan11 · 05-31-2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anubis

Face it, Rod is not the go too guy anymore. Javon will be the new face of the Broncos receiving corps. Rod had his moment in the sun, time for the new guys to get some attention.

..and if you thought the reaction around here to Wilson being let go was bad....just wait till the day when the team parts ways with Rod.

cmhargrove · 05-31-2007, 10:02 AM

This is a good and bad thing, and I think Rod would agree. Rod always expected that every day for a decade, he could be the next cut. So he trained and lived as if he was fighting for his job. When the time finally hits, he will understand it and I hope the Broncos organization has a spot for him.

Training camp will tell the tale, but there is a lot of competition shaping up at receiver. Rod won't shrink from the competition, so it may rejeuvinate him, we'll just have to see how healthy he is in July.

Most guys come off rehab (with Greek) stronger and faster than before because they are concentrating on all kind of muscles they didn't use before. You know when the time comes, Rod will be working as long and hard as anyone to prove himself. I'll be wearing my #80 jersey for training camp and hope that fixing the hip gives him another 1-2 years. If it actually gives him back a little speed, he could have a hell of a year as a #2/#3.

Dendave · 05-31-2007, 02:46 PM

I think Rod is smart enough to know when to say "when", if he can't contribute, he will retire

broncocalijohn · 05-31-2007, 02:48 PM

Zona, you should be most pissed that Henry didnt include Hixon as a weapon. I mean, future HOFer is being dissed.

vancejohnson82 · 05-31-2007, 02:54 PM

I think Rod could flourish with Cutler at Qb...now when i say flourish I'm not talking 80/1200/6 but more like 45/600/3... the problem with plummer and Rod was that Rod is a route runner and if the ball isn't there he isn't going to outleap anyone for it or burn them down the sideline

maybe Cutler can actually deliver some ten yard outs and stab patterns that Plummer never could....route running is rewarded with a strong arm...do you remember how many times a DB jumped over or around our WRs on a third down last year to break up a pass?? won't happen with the way Cutler is goign to zip it in there

broncosteven · 05-31-2007, 03:06 PM

I wonder if keeping Hixon on active roster would cause Shanny to cut Rod?

That would be like cutting an old Walker Tx Ranger for a Young Walker Tx Ranger!

BroncoMan4ever · 05-31-2007, 04:48 PM

I am not ready to write off Rod keeping his starting job this year.

Think about it, he has said doctors were amazed he was able to walk let alone play last season with his hip.

Let's say last season he played at about 70% at best. Even at 70% he was able to hold off anyone taking his starting job, now after having had surgery to fix the hip he is going to play even better.

I like Marshall but i think he has 1 more year before he is starting.

GO ROD!!!!!!!

Denver Crush · 05-31-2007, 05:27 PM

Im all about giving Rod his props, but I agree with some here that now is the time to pass the torch. Isnt he almost 36 or 37. Production is down considerably. Seems to be more injury prone at this point. I guess we'll see.

05-30-2007, 06:36 PM	#1
ZONA Ring of Famer Liquid greatness in every packet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,358 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Rod Smith........already forgotten Travis Henry, a prized offseason free-agent pickup by the Broncos, continues to get most of the practice snaps at running back. "Every day, I'm getting more and more comfortable with the offense, with the line and blocking scheme," Henry said today, the second day of a seven-day team camp. "Just getting better every day." Henry, a compact 5-foot-9, 215-pound back, rushed for 1,211 yards last season for the Tennessee Titans, becoming the first franchise player to amass 1,200 yards since Eddie George in 2000. His head-on, take-it-downfield style should suit the Broncos' offense. "One cut, downhill, that's been my forte my whole career," Henry said. "I think I fit in real good." Henry said Denver's offense could be terrific in the coming season. "We have guys on the offense - at wideout Javon Walker, Brandon Marshall. We got Jay (Cutler) at quarterback, and (tight end) Danny Graham. We got all the weapons. The sky is the limit." I don't see Rod's name in there?

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05-30-2007, 06:40 PM	#2
crowebomber Ring of Famer Old School Sucka Fool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: P-Town Posts: 1,517 Adopt-a-Bronco: Frank Tripucka	Yeah, but in his defense he has yet to step on the field with Rod so the guys who came to his mind were probably just the guys he's been lining up with.

05-30-2007, 06:49 PM	#3
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,057 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	Screw forgetting to name Rod Smith. Why on earth would anyone not even mention Hixon. I am not so sure about this Henry guy anymore.

05-30-2007, 06:52 PM	#4
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	Face it, Rod is not the go too guy anymore. Javon will be the new face of the Broncos receiving corps. Rod had his moment in the sun, time for the new guys to get some attention.

05-30-2007, 06:56 PM	#5
PLOWHORSE Who wants LOBSTER!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 711 Adopt-a-Bronco: Is FONECO taken	I didn't see the punters name listed.

05-30-2007, 07:06 PM	#6
Jason7730 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 399	Rod not practicing probably has something to do with it also.

05-30-2007, 07:19 PM	#8
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I don't we will hear anything about him till September.

05-30-2007, 07:39 PM	#9
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	He was listing guys he thinks of as "weapons". Do you think of Rod Smith as a weapon anymore? I know I don't. I doubt he's forgotten him.

05-31-2007, 12:34 AM	#13
RunSilentRunDeep Ring of Famer I root for laundry Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,403 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	With the glut of WRs they team has brought in, I won't be the least bit surprised if Rod and/or Stokely spend the first six weeks on the PUP list. It'll provide an extra body for special teams while giving the brass more time to figure out which youngsters they want to keep. Besides, with Graham in town I think it will be Scheffler (unless he's on the PUP list as well!) joining Walker and Marshall in the 3-WR sets.

05-31-2007, 02:04 AM	#14
BroncoInferno Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12,998	Rod is probably done. I'll happily gobble down some crow if I'm wrong, but the writing seems to be on the wall.

05-31-2007, 02:07 AM	#15
atomicbloke Ring of Famer La 12 Boca Juniors Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,347 Adopt-a-Bronco: Offensive Line	Wow, the Broncos of 2007 will be so different from only 2 years back.

05-31-2007, 02:15 AM	#16
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	It all depends on whether the hip was really a big reason for his decline last year. If he can bounce back healthy, he could be a big contributor again. Especially if he's in a less demanding role.

05-31-2007, 10:02 AM	#19
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,396 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	This is a good and bad thing, and I think Rod would agree. Rod always expected that every day for a decade, he could be the next cut. So he trained and lived as if he was fighting for his job. When the time finally hits, he will understand it and I hope the Broncos organization has a spot for him. Training camp will tell the tale, but there is a lot of competition shaping up at receiver. Rod won't shrink from the competition, so it may rejeuvinate him, we'll just have to see how healthy he is in July. Most guys come off rehab (with Greek) stronger and faster than before because they are concentrating on all kind of muscles they didn't use before. You know when the time comes, Rod will be working as long and hard as anyone to prove himself. I'll be wearing my #80 jersey for training camp and hope that fixing the hip gives him another 1-2 years. If it actually gives him back a little speed, he could have a hell of a year as a #2/#3.

05-31-2007, 02:46 PM	#20
Dendave Ring of Famer Echo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,081	I think Rod is smart enough to know when to say "when", if he can't contribute, he will retire

05-31-2007, 02:48 PM	#21
broncocalijohn Famer of Rings My Dog Richard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake Forest, Orange County, Calif. Posts: 18,458 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher	Zona, you should be most pissed that Henry didnt include Hixon as a weapon. I mean, future HOFer is being dissed.

05-31-2007, 02:54 PM	#22
vancejohnson82 Drama and Mediocrity I'm Afraid of Ty Law Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 5,989 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ	I think Rod could flourish with Cutler at Qb...now when i say flourish I'm not talking 80/1200/6 but more like 45/600/3... the problem with plummer and Rod was that Rod is a route runner and if the ball isn't there he isn't going to outleap anyone for it or burn them down the sideline maybe Cutler can actually deliver some ten yard outs and stab patterns that Plummer never could....route running is rewarded with a strong arm...do you remember how many times a DB jumped over or around our WRs on a third down last year to break up a pass?? won't happen with the way Cutler is goign to zip it in there

05-31-2007, 03:06 PM	#23
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,003 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	I wonder if keeping Hixon on active roster would cause Shanny to cut Rod? That would be like cutting an old Walker Tx Ranger for a Young Walker Tx Ranger!

05-31-2007, 04:48 PM	#24
BroncoMan4ever Ring of Famer Here to chew bubblegum and kick ass Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 11,555 Adopt-a-Bronco: VIRGIL GREEN!!!	I am not ready to write off Rod keeping his starting job this year. Think about it, he has said doctors were amazed he was able to walk let alone play last season with his hip. Let's say last season he played at about 70% at best. Even at 70% he was able to hold off anyone taking his starting job, now after having had surgery to fix the hip he is going to play even better. I like Marshall but i think he has 1 more year before he is starting. GO ROD!!!!!!!

05-31-2007, 05:27 PM	#25
Denver Crush THC Content Analyst Bad Moon Rising Join Date: May 2001 Location: Purple Mountains Majesty Posts: 1,462	Im all about giving Rod his props, but I agree with some here that now is the time to pass the torch. Isnt he almost 36 or 37. Production is down considerably. Seems to be more injury prone at this point. I guess we'll see.