Poll: retire #80? - The Orange Mane

orange 4 life · 07-25-2008, 05:44 PM

yes or no and why?

i know this has been done before (kind of) but now that he's officially gone, i think it makes sense to rehash it, especially in light of bowlens comments.

i vote yes, because i think he is the 3rd greatest bronco of all time, and because he was not only an amazing player but ALSO an amazing leader.
in rod we trust....always.

SleepingTiger · 07-25-2008, 05:51 PM

i voted yes, but not just for Rod but Steve Watson also!

dbfan4life · 07-25-2008, 06:29 PM

If 80 deserves to be retired, so does 84. I'm borderline on 30.

BroncosinDC · 07-25-2008, 06:44 PM

I vaugely remember the official reason #30 wasn't because of the length of his contributions or something like that. I say for our home opener we retire #80 and #84 they both gave everything to the Broncos became leaders of the Broncos during the best years. If not Sharpe, Rod definitly he is going to contuine to work with the Broncos for as long as he can. He is a franchise player a Bronco forever. He epitomized the Denver Broncos I grew up loving, hard working, and fun.

He is also more than a #1 WR, he was on the practice squad. He was undrafted and worked himself so hard Canton should have him on speed dial. From Practice squad to HOF, means you deserve to have that kind of honor.

theAPAOps5 · 07-25-2008, 06:47 PM

All this week local media has stated that Rod has been unfairly given less praise from the fans than others. I didn't buy it but looking at the results of the poll I wonder if they have a point now. He is on the level of Davis and above Sharpe in my mind.

Bronco_Beerslug · 07-25-2008, 06:49 PM

No, only 7 and 44 should be retired.

FADERPROOF · 07-25-2008, 07:02 PM

I have issues with this question because if it were up to me then a lot more jerseys would be retired than just the 3 we currently have.

So I said yes based on not only his production but his overall love for being a Denver Bronco and his contributions to the organization as a whole.

Hogan11 · 07-25-2008, 07:04 PM

Here we go again...let's retire #80, #30, #84, #87, #1 and anyone else of note that was on those winning super bowl teams and start issuing three digit numbers whilst we're at it.

FADERPROOF · 07-25-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hogan11

Here we go again...let's retire #80, #30, #84, #87, #1 and anyone else of note that was on those winning super bowl teams and start issuing three digit numbers whilst we're at it.

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Jack Hammer · 07-25-2008, 07:09 PM

Watson's # was 81.

theAPAOps5 · 07-25-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hogan11

Here we go again...let's retire #80, #30, #84, #87, #1 and anyone else of note that was on those winning super bowl teams and start issuing three digit numbers whilst we're at it.

I say 2 out of the 5 on your list belong more than the others. Rod being one of them and not because of his contributions in the SB. Mainly because of his work ethic and the fact that no matter what he never missed a practice. Or that Shanny mentioned a play installed on the sidelines that was practiced last in Training Camp and Rod Smith knew it by heart. Or the fact that on the TD in the SB against Atlanta's Robinson, Rod noticed that Robinson wasn't playing like they had practiced for and told coach. The next play he scored a TD. Stuff like that is what makes him a valid and deserving ring of fame member.

g00fyfoot · 07-25-2008, 07:18 PM

I say no to any number being retired. Broncos are forever.

SouthStndJunkie · 07-25-2008, 07:19 PM

I think Rod deserves to have #80 retired.

His work ethic is legendary.

He personifies what a coach looks for as a player and a leader.

His number being retired would be for more reasons than his numbers alone.

kmonty · 07-25-2008, 07:57 PM

Yes, Rod deserves it. The most significant Bronco next to Elway and Little.

Play2win · 07-25-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kmonty

Yes, Rod deserves it. The most significant Bronco next to Elway and Little.

Both DAVIS and SHARPE were more significant. Along with ELWAY they got us to the Superbowl and gave us our championship.

He was a great player and true warrior for us, but he's not even in the same sentence as ELWAY and definitely not when any of the others are the word "significant".

Inkana7 · 07-25-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DS49

Both DAVIS and SHARPE were more significant. Along with ELWAY they got us to the Superbowl and gave us our championship.

He was a great player and true warrior for us, but he's not even in the same sentence as ELWAY and definitely not when any of the others are the word "significant".

Rod carried us through the post-Elway years until now. He was our only real offensive weapon for many years.

rovolution · 07-25-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DS49

Both DAVIS and SHARPE were more significant. Along with ELWAY they got us to the Superbowl and gave us our championship.

He was a great player and true warrior for us, but he's not even in the same sentence as ELWAY and definitely not when any of the others are the word "significant".

Horribly disagree.

Sharpes Bronco legacy was tarnished by the Ravens and TDs career was brief

Rod was the face of this franchise after #7 hung it up.

Spider · 07-25-2008, 08:25 PM

I went with no .....#53 is still around .........

theAPAOps5 · 07-25-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DS49

Both DAVIS and SHARPE were more significant. Along with ELWAY they got us to the Superbowl and gave us our championship.

He was a great player and true warrior for us, but he's not even in the same sentence as ELWAY and definitely not when any of the others are the word "significant".

Couldn't be more wrong here. This is more than the Superbowl. Rod was the foundation of this organization for over a decade. He deserves to have his number retired above any of those.

Spider · 07-25-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ApaOps5

Couldn't be more wrong here. This is more than the Superbowl. Rod was the foundation of this organization for over a decade. He deserves to have his number retired above any of those.

I feel the same way about Gradishar ........

theAPAOps5 · 07-25-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Spider

I feel the same way about Gradishar ........

I agree with your thoughts on Gradishar. Both are deserving of that honor.

Spider · 07-25-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ApaOps5

I agree with your thoughts on Gradishar. Both are deserving of that honor.

well these guys maybe gone from the field , but they will always be with us in our memories , I really feel sorry for those that didnt get to see Gradishar play , or how rod Smith , T.D became more then house hold names ........ we were very lucky to see Little , Elway , Gradishar , wright , TD , Howard griffith , Rod Smith play .........

orinjkrush · 07-25-2008, 08:41 PM

i said yes. but then again what about haven moses? same kind of impact.

Spider · 07-25-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by orinjkrush

i said yes. but then again what about haven moses? same kind of impact.

M&M connection

Popps · 07-25-2008, 08:45 PM

Tough, but I voted no... and hear me out...

No one has blathered on about how great this guy has been more than myself. He's our all-time leader in yards from scrimmage and I believe he was way up there in points scored, as well. He's a no-brainer for the ROF, and easily the best WR this franchise has ever seen... as a player and a leader. (How many WRs are leaders at all, much less the way he was!?)

That said, retiring a number (imo) should be reserved for those who's greatness you are almost convinced can't be duplicated. It has to be someone SO dominant, you can never see another player wearing the number. A once in a franchise kind of player. Elway is the obvious definition, there.

Rod is arguably the 2nd greatest Bronco ever, but I'd still say no on retiring the #... but wouldn't be shocked or upset in the least if we did.

Plus, it's sort of cool to see those numbers (84, 30, etc.) out there and have the memories kick in a bit.

View Poll Results: Retire #80?
Yes- he should join Elway, Little, and Tripucka.	96	65.31%
No- great player, but not any more so than Sharpe, Davis, etc.	48	32.65%
No- It's STILL Brian Griese's fault....or Jake Plummer's	3	2.04%
Voters: 147. You may not vote on this poll

07-25-2008, 07:19 PM	#13
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07-25-2008, 05:44 PM	#1
orange 4 life Old School Orange Home team qb homer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Anywhere, CO. Posts: 8,642	Poll: retire #80? yes or no and why? i know this has been done before (kind of) but now that he's officially gone, i think it makes sense to rehash it, especially in light of bowlens comments. i vote yes, because i think he is the 3rd greatest bronco of all time, and because he was not only an amazing player but ALSO an amazing leader. in rod we trust....always.

07-25-2008, 05:51 PM	#2
SleepingTiger Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Murphy TX Posts: 1,161	i voted yes, but not just for Rod but Steve Watson also!

07-25-2008, 06:29 PM	#3
dbfan4life Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 2,499	If 80 deserves to be retired, so does 84. I'm borderline on 30.

07-25-2008, 06:44 PM	#4
BroncosinDC Now Live From Baltimore! True Men have Facial Hair Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 530 Adopt-a-Bronco: Kyle Orton	I vaugely remember the official reason #30 wasn't because of the length of his contributions or something like that. I say for our home opener we retire #80 and #84 they both gave everything to the Broncos became leaders of the Broncos during the best years. If not Sharpe, Rod definitly he is going to contuine to work with the Broncos for as long as he can. He is a franchise player a Bronco forever. He epitomized the Denver Broncos I grew up loving, hard working, and fun. He is also more than a #1 WR, he was on the practice squad. He was undrafted and worked himself so hard Canton should have him on speed dial. From Practice squad to HOF, means you deserve to have that kind of honor.

07-25-2008, 06:47 PM	#5
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,058 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	All this week local media has stated that Rod has been unfairly given less praise from the fans than others. I didn't buy it but looking at the results of the poll I wonder if they have a point now. He is on the level of Davis and above Sharpe in my mind.

07-25-2008, 06:49 PM	#6
Bronco_Beerslug Angling in the Deep Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Riviera, Southern Mountains Posts: 24,281	No, only 7 and 44 should be retired.

07-25-2008, 07:02 PM	#7
FADERPROOF Bucknuts Colossus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eastlake OH Posts: 17,338	I have issues with this question because if it were up to me then a lot more jerseys would be retired than just the 3 we currently have. So I said yes based on not only his production but his overall love for being a Denver Bronco and his contributions to the organization as a whole.

07-25-2008, 07:04 PM	#8
Hogan11 Rock-N-Roll Historian Let's take these SOB's out!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: W.NY.B.C. Posts: 21,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little	Here we go again...let's retire #80, #30, #84, #87, #1 and anyone else of note that was on those winning super bowl teams and start issuing three digit numbers whilst we're at it.

07-25-2008, 07:09 PM	#10
Jack Hammer Just Drafted Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 6	Watson's # was 81.

07-25-2008, 07:18 PM	#12
g00fyfoot Seasoned Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5280' Posts: 357	I say no to any number being retired. Broncos are forever.

07-25-2008, 07:57 PM	#14
kmonty BT Blogger Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 1,113 Adopt-a-Bronco: Sweet Feet	Yes, Rod deserves it. The most significant Bronco next to Elway and Little.

07-25-2008, 08:25 PM	#18
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 went with no .....#53 is still around .........

07-25-2008, 08:41 PM	#23
orinjkrush ... Prospects for the future... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DistrictOfCorruption Posts: 4,914 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ben Garland	i said yes. but then again what about haven moses? same kind of impact.

07-25-2008, 08:45 PM	#25
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,785	Tough, but I voted no... and hear me out... No one has blathered on about how great this guy has been more than myself. He's our all-time leader in yards from scrimmage and I believe he was way up there in points scored, as well. He's a no-brainer for the ROF, and easily the best WR this franchise has ever seen... as a player and a leader. (How many WRs are leaders at all, much less the way he was!?) That said, retiring a number (imo) should be reserved for those who's greatness you are almost convinced can't be duplicated. It has to be someone SO dominant, you can never see another player wearing the number. A once in a franchise kind of player. Elway is the obvious definition, there. Rod is arguably the 2nd greatest Bronco ever, but I'd still say no on retiring the #... but wouldn't be shocked or upset in the least if we did. Plus, it's sort of cool to see those numbers (84, 30, etc.) out there and have the memories kick in a bit.