Henry Hopes to Stay and ‘Make It Right’ in Denver

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Travis Henry says that he is on a mission this season to repay the coaching staff and fans of the Denver Broncos for the faith they put in him when he signed his free agent contract just under one year ago.  He’s already working out in Denver, where he has pledged to alter his regimen to ensure he stays healthy in 2008.

In a Denver Post story, Henry indicated that the hardest part about last season was how well it started before it all imploded.

“I want to make it right to the Broncos, the fans and myself. I want to be a Bronco and make it all right. I don’t want to be anywhere else. I owe those people something for all that happened last year. I want to clear my name there. I’m so hungry to do right there.

“…It was my toughest season. It was a big distraction for everyone, and then I started getting hurt. It was just a bad season all around.”

It really was a whirlwind year for Henry – starting out as the league’s leading rusher through two weeks, then through four weeks again. Reports of league suspensions started piling in. Hip and knee injuries sidelined him. Finally, he was vindicated from his suspension, but even then his health never allowed him to reach that same level with which he started the season.

Do the Broncos want Henry back? I think there’s no way he comes back next year at the current price. Preliminary talks have begun about restructuring Henry’s deal, but Henry says he’s staying out of it.

It might be wise to jump into those financial situations if you’re really sincere about wanting to be a Bronco, Mr. Henry. Even Mike Shanahan‘s press conference indicated that there’s little to no chance you’ll stay at the current price:

“I think the question everybody has, you take a look at the money involved, you have to make a decision about what you think is best for the organization because once you make that commitment, it’s a big thing, so you’ve got to look at everything.”

Two of our superstars heading into 2007 might be on their way out (Javon Walker being the other), but at least Henry is approaching his situation with a positive attitude that could merit him returning to Denver next year and thereafter.