It looks like its over for Rod: Will require more surgery, possibly hip replacement - The Orange Mane

rovolution · 12-28-2007, 03:11 PM

http://blog.denverbroncos.com/mason/...e-hip-surgery/

1995, the Redskins game. Elway back to throw, avoids the sack, now steps up looks looks looks throws a prayer, hes got....ROD SMITH!!!! BRONCOS WIN BRONCOS WIN!!!! HE BEAT THE FUTURE HALL OF FAMER DARRELL GREEN!!!

We'll miss you Rod

wolf754life · 12-28-2007, 03:13 PM

great career, ring of famer, GODBLESS ROD

Beantown Bronco · 12-28-2007, 03:15 PM

Even though I knew his chances of returning were less than 10%, I didn't see THIS coming for him. A little part of me just died inside....

Billy Clyde Puckett · 12-28-2007, 03:20 PM

Good luck Rod. We'll miss you on the field. Hope you stay in town to help the Broncs with the blood drive, if nothing else.

elsid13 · 12-28-2007, 03:21 PM

Tough way to go, but thanks for your time on the field Rod!

bronco militia · 12-28-2007, 03:23 PM

that sucks...

HEAV · 12-28-2007, 03:30 PM

Rod Smith # 80

Was a football player and a class act. He should be the bench mark that any rookie, coming into the league, should follow.

I missed #80 this year. A true leader.

Northman · 12-28-2007, 03:33 PM

Too bad, but what a great career for Rod. Thanks man!

rovolution · 12-28-2007, 03:33 PM

the question, more so than the Ring of Fame, is what will happen to the #80.

Arguably, Rod has been the most important/legendary player since #7 hung it up for the Broncos.

I for one believe there should never be another #80 for the Denver Broncos, but ultimately I doubt it will happen.

Jason in LA · 12-28-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rovolution

http://blog.denverbroncos.com/mason/...e-hip-surgery/

1995, the Redskins game. Elway back to throw, avoids the sack, now steps up looks looks looks throws a prayer, hes got....ROD SMITH!!!! BRONCOS WIN BRONCOS WIN!!!! HE BEAT THE FUTURE HALL OF FAMER DARRELL GREEN!!!

We'll miss you Rod

If I'm remembering right that was the first catch of his career. I hope he stays in the Broncos organization.

orinjkrush · 12-28-2007, 03:34 PM

we need to keep him on staff as a coach. maybe release one of the sons of other coaches.

Dead Head · 12-28-2007, 03:35 PM

Damn it all to H

Ray Finkle · 12-28-2007, 03:36 PM

OH POO....

I remember watching that game sitting in a room of Redskins fans (I did go to college in VA) and getting a big smile and my face as I told my fraternity brothers "F YOU" and walked out the room.....classic.

Spider · 12-28-2007, 03:54 PM

why not , Steve Watson stayed as a Coach for Denver ...wouldnt be out of the realm for Rod to do the same

Requiem · 12-28-2007, 04:00 PM

Everyone had to have this feeling all season long. I would love for Rod to stay as a position coach, much like Steve Watson did - and help continue to mentor Marshall and anyone else on this team. A lot of people tend to underestimate the influence a position coach can have on the development of a player. Marshall has had the blessing of learning from Cris Carter and Rod Smith, two all-time greats at the position.

Rod Smith will always be remembered as the greatest wide receiver the Broncos ever had on their roster, and perhaps it'd be fitting that the one he mentored in Brandon Marshall - would overtake him someday.

A Ring of Famer, and by all means should be considered for the Hall of Fame. A guy who was willing to do whatever it took for his team to win, and was a real winner in the Denver community. The NFL needs more players like Rod, and this world needs more people like him. May the best happen to him and his family, for whatever route he chooses if this is indeed the end.

Thank you Rod, and if it was up to me, #80 can be retired forever.

cutthemdown · 12-28-2007, 04:03 PM

no surprise here, only sadness. By far one of my favorite all time Bronco players. I hope he enjoyed playing as much as we all did watching him. I'd lay down in a puddle and let Rod Smith walk on my back over it. Well maybe not but you get my drift.

The MVPlaya · 12-28-2007, 04:04 PM

What a great career and class act this guy has brought to this organization. He played with every ounce he had and through all the injuries could bear with his soul. That is probably why his hip is in such bad condition.

Man...would I love to draft another Rod Smith. You will be remembered, and a definite HOF guy.

This opens up another roster spot for us...and hopefully Rod can be an addition to our coaching staff. Someone with some real knowledge and sense of leadership.

watermock · 12-28-2007, 04:06 PM

ring of fame..

BigPlayShay · 12-28-2007, 04:10 PM

In Rod We Trust.

He will be missed.

Sassy · 12-28-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPlayShay

In Rod We Trust.

He will be missed.

Best of Luck, Rod...we hate to see you go!

You'll be missed!
Thanks for the memories...

Spider · 12-28-2007, 04:17 PM

I am sure this is all Mike Shanahans fault ......

smalltowngrll · 12-28-2007, 04:21 PM

Coach Smith sounds great!! Would love to see him out there on the field in that capacity with the Broncos organization!!

Spider · 12-28-2007, 04:22 PM

well seeing how this hip thing is all Mike Shanahans fault , perhaps we could fire Shanny , bring in Jerry Glanville and hire Rod Smith to be special teams coach .........

Smiling Assassin27 · 12-28-2007, 04:29 PM

A True Bronco. If this is it, best of luck to you and God Bless.

Rohirrim · 12-28-2007, 04:32 PM

Time to retire my #80 jersey. Thanks for some great memories, Rod.

12-28-2007, 03:11 PM	#1
rovolution Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,949 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	It looks like its over for Rod: Will require more surgery, possibly hip replacement http://blog.denverbroncos.com/mason/...e-hip-surgery/ 1995, the Redskins game. Elway back to throw, avoids the sack, now steps up looks looks looks throws a prayer, hes got....ROD SMITH!!!! BRONCOS WIN BRONCOS WIN!!!! HE BEAT THE FUTURE HALL OF FAMER DARRELL GREEN!!! We'll miss you Rod Last edited by rovolution; 12-28-2007 at 03:17 PM..

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12-28-2007, 03:13 PM	#2
wolf754life Bleed Orange and Blue more scoring + more tackling = $$$ Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,776	great career, ring of famer, GODBLESS ROD

12-28-2007, 03:15 PM	#3
Beantown Bronco Athletic Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mass Posts: 19,040 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	Even though I knew his chances of returning were less than 10%, I didn't see THIS coming for him. A little part of me just died inside....

12-28-2007, 03:20 PM	#4
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	Good luck Rod. We'll miss you on the field. Hope you stay in town to help the Broncs with the blood drive, if nothing else.

12-28-2007, 03:21 PM	#5
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,081	Tough way to go, but thanks for your time on the field Rod!

12-28-2007, 03:23 PM	#6
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,584	that sucks...

12-28-2007, 03:30 PM	#7
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Rod Smith # 80 Was a football player and a class act. He should be the bench mark that any rookie, coming into the league, should follow. I missed #80 this year. A true leader.

12-28-2007, 03:33 PM	#8
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	Too bad, but what a great career for Rod. Thanks man!

12-28-2007, 03:34 PM	#11
orinjkrush ... Prospects for the future... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DistrictOfCorruption Posts: 4,914 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ben Garland	we need to keep him on staff as a coach. maybe release one of the sons of other coaches.

12-28-2007, 03:35 PM	#12
Dead Head Fan for LIFE! Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 368	Damn it all to H

12-28-2007, 03:36 PM	#13
Ray Finkle DOOONNNTTTTT CAAARRREEE! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 7,406	OH POO.... I remember watching that game sitting in a room of Redskins fans (I did go to college in VA) and getting a big smile and my face as I told my fraternity brothers "F YOU" and walked out the room.....classic.

12-28-2007, 03:54 PM	#14
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	why not , Steve Watson stayed as a Coach for Denver ...wouldnt be out of the realm for Rod to do the same

12-28-2007, 04:00 PM	#15
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,553 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	Everyone had to have this feeling all season long. I would love for Rod to stay as a position coach, much like Steve Watson did - and help continue to mentor Marshall and anyone else on this team. A lot of people tend to underestimate the influence a position coach can have on the development of a player. Marshall has had the blessing of learning from Cris Carter and Rod Smith, two all-time greats at the position. Rod Smith will always be remembered as the greatest wide receiver the Broncos ever had on their roster, and perhaps it'd be fitting that the one he mentored in Brandon Marshall - would overtake him someday. A Ring of Famer, and by all means should be considered for the Hall of Fame. A guy who was willing to do whatever it took for his team to win, and was a real winner in the Denver community. The NFL needs more players like Rod, and this world needs more people like him. May the best happen to him and his family, for whatever route he chooses if this is indeed the end. Thank you Rod, and if it was up to me, #80 can be retired forever.

12-28-2007, 04:03 PM	#16
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,457	no surprise here, only sadness. By far one of my favorite all time Bronco players. I hope he enjoyed playing as much as we all did watching him. I'd lay down in a puddle and let Rod Smith walk on my back over it. Well maybe not but you get my drift.

12-28-2007, 04:04 PM	#17
The MVPlaya Denver Broncos out with the old, IN WITH THE NEW Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5,384	What a great career and class act this guy has brought to this organization. He played with every ounce he had and through all the injuries could bear with his soul. That is probably why his hip is in such bad condition. Man...would I love to draft another Rod Smith. You will be remembered, and a definite HOF guy. This opens up another roster spot for us...and hopefully Rod can be an addition to our coaching staff. Someone with some real knowledge and sense of leadership.

12-28-2007, 04:06 PM	#18
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	ring of fame..

12-28-2007, 04:10 PM	#19
BigPlayShay Ring of Famer Novaking Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,236 Adopt-a-Bronco: Got Cut	In Rod We Trust. He will be missed.

12-28-2007, 04:17 PM	#21
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I am sure this is all Mike Shanahans fault ......

12-28-2007, 04:21 PM	#22
smalltowngrll Orange Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 8,038 Adopt-a-Bronco: dortoh	Coach Smith sounds great!! Would love to see him out there on the field in that capacity with the Broncos organization!!

12-28-2007, 04:22 PM	#23
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	well seeing how this hip thing is all Mike Shanahans fault , perhaps we could fire Shanny , bring in Jerry Glanville and hire Rod Smith to be special teams coach .........

12-28-2007, 04:29 PM	#24
Smiling Assassin27 STOP! KIPER TIME! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 10,970 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	A True Bronco. If this is it, best of luck to you and God Bless.

12-28-2007, 04:32 PM	#25
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,833	Time to retire my #80 jersey. Thanks for some great memories, Rod.