Thanks to the Rocky Mountain News for this video excerpt from Rod Smith‘s retirement press conference.

Rod Smith has already spent 13 years contributing to the Denver Broncos on the field. After a year on the sideline in 2007, it appears he’ll continue his contributions off it. During this afternoon’s emotional press conference, Smith told reporters he would always remain a Bronco. “I’m always going to be in Denver. I’ve rooted […]

Thanks to everyone who participated in the live blog. You can still leave your thoughts via the comments below. As soon as video of the presser is available, we’ll be sure to post.

Programming Note:  Today’s Training Camp Preview has been delayed to focus on the news surrounding Training Camp and Rod Smith‘s retirement press conference.  Sorry for the inconvenience, but we’ll have more on Smith throughout the today. The Rocky posts its pre-training camp extravaganza.  Here’s the overview.  [Rocky Mountain News] And here’s the position-by-position breakdowns.  [RMN] […]

What many thought would be the ‘next step’ in Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall‘s suspension situation appears to have already taken place.  Marshall, chaperoned by teammate Rod Smith and his lawyer Harvey Steinberg, flew to New York to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell last Friday, the Denver Post reports. A decision has not […]

Quoting the most meaningful portions of the many tributes Rod Smith has received from the mainstream media and blogosphere in the past 24 hours, stemming from the news that he will announce his official retirement today… Denver Post – “Smith, who’ll make his retirement official this afternoon during a Dove Valley news conference, caught more […]

The Denver Broncos and 2008 2nd round draft pick WR Eddie Royal agreed to a four-year deal late Wednesday, leaving only first round pick OT Ryan Clady unsigned among the team’s rookies.  The Denver Post reports that the deal is worth $3.9 million, with $2.25 million in guarantees. Royal will primarily contribute to Special Teams […]

For the latest Denver Broncos Training Camp news and notes, check out our home page,  updated multiple times daily! The 2008 Denver Broncos report for training camp this Thursday, July 24, with practices beginning at 8:30 11:15 AM on Friday. On offense, the Broncos face several questions at different positions: Who will play wide receiver […]

Back in February, the Denver Broncos and wide receiver Rod Smith agreed to place the aging veteran on the Reserve/Retired list. Smith believed he could return to play again in the NFL, but didn’t want to get released by the Broncos either. The Broncos even offered Smith a coaching job, which he politely declined, further […]

Friday’s training camp opener had its schedule changed to 11:15 am and 4:05 pm respectively.  The gates are open an hour before each.  Feel free to explain to the throng of fans waiting at the gates at 7:30 am Friday.  [Rocky Mountain News] Jack Williams has no intentions of waiting until next year to contribute.  […]