Travis Henry Released by Broncos

[ajk23az]

Just saw it on ESPNews.

Thats weird, I wonder why they did that?

 

[Stash]

Could be another 'drug issue'.

I wonder if they'll look at Shaun Alexander now?

 

[Baileyneverfailey]

Probably either busted for weed, busted for not paying child support on one of his dozen illegitimate children, or busted for not really ever being that good in the first place.

 

[InmanRoshi]

They signed Michael Pittman last week, they like Selvin Young and they think they drafted a steal in Ryan Torain. It was made pretty apparent to Henry that he has to stay healthy this offseason and keep his nose out of trouble to keep his roster spot, and then he missed all of OTA's with a hamstring injury. The talent doesn't justify the headache. A classic "always something" guy.

 

[AbeBeta]

Could be another 'drug issue'.

I wonder if they'll look at Shaun Alexander now?

They can't cut him for that without there being a grievance.

 

[Stash]

They can't cut him for that without there being a grievance.

Seems to me that's something that the NFL doesn't enforce anymore.

Goodell's new campaign to fine teams for player behavior indicates to me that he's looking to root out the trouble-makers, not defend them.

I can't see anyone going after the Broncos for wrongly cutting him.

And even if they did, I'd love to see them prove it.

 

[AbeBeta]

Seems to me that's something that the NFL doesn't enforce anymore.

Goodell's new campaign to fine teams for player behavior indicates to me that he's looking to root out the trouble-makers, not defend them.

I can't see anyone going after the Broncos for wrongly cutting him.

And even if they did, I'd love to see them prove it.

That ain't the league -- it is the CBA.

 

[Stash]

That ain't the league -- it is the CBA.

So we can expect a grievence on behalf of Chris Henry for wrongful termination as well?

I guess they can try, but personally, I don't see them succeeding.

 

[AbeBeta]

So we can expect a grievence on behalf of Chris Henry for wrongful termination as well?

I guess they can try, but personally, I don't see them succeeding.

Why? Chris Henry didn't fail a drug test

 

[Stash]

Why? Chris Henry didn't fail a drug test

Do we know that Travis Henry did?

Sorry, but I think the Broncos can essentially give whatever reason they want for releasing Henry and it would be difficult for anyone to legally prove otherwise.

I think that in today's NFL, teams have the ability to dump players for any reason they see fit.

Not arguing the right or wrong of it, but more an observation of the current environment of the NFL.

 

[Joe Realist]

I do feel bad for his 9 kids. If he does not land in the CFL, I could maybe, maybe see the Pats taking a look.

:laugh2:

 

[ajk23az]

Do we know that Travis Henry did?

Sorry, but I think the Broncos can essentially give whatever reason they want for releasing Henry and it would be difficult for anyone to legally prove otherwise.

I think that in today's NFL, teams have the ability to dump players for any reason they see fit.

Not arguing the right or wrong of it, but more an observation of the current environment of the NFL.

Yeah, he has one failed drug test already.
His 2nd would've been last year but got out of it, can't remember why or what happened or else he would've been suspended.

 

[AbeBeta]

Do we know that Travis Henry did?

Sorry, but I think the Broncos can essentially give whatever reason they want for releasing Henry and it would be difficult for anyone to legally prove otherwise.

I think that in today's NFL, teams have the ability to dump players for any reason they see fit.

Not arguing the right or wrong of it, but more an observation of the current environment of the NFL.

That was your speculation -- that he was cut b/c there was another failed drug test -- and I noted that if they cut him for that there would be a grievance filed as that would be a violation of the CBA. Which states you CANNOT dump players for any reason you see fit. You can't dump an injured player and the CBA takes the stance that a drug problem is like an injury - that is, it is something requires treatment to recover from.

 

[BlueStar II]

I wonder how much of that 5-year deal worth 22.5 million he signed just last year, was "guaranteed" money...???

 

[Stash]

That was your speculation -- that he was cut b/c there was another failed drug test -- and I noted that if they cut him for that there would be a grievance filed as that would be a violation of the CBA. Which states you CANNOT dump players for any reason you see fit. You can't dump an injured player and the CBA takes the stance that a drug problem is like an injury - that is, it is something requires treatment to recover from.

If that's the case, how were the Lions able to release RB Kevin Jones?

These things don't seem consistant to me.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/06/02/broncos.henry.ap/index.html

Broncs cut him after questioning his commitment to his team.
Anybody you'd care to get rid of using this premis?

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Could be another 'drug issue'.

I wonder if they'll look at Shaun Alexander now?

that is what I figured.

 

[TheCount]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/06/02/broncos.henry.ap/index.html

Broncs cut him after questioning his commitment to his team.
Anybody you'd care to get rid of using this premis?

You *******.

Don't do it!

 

[AbeBeta]

If that's the case, how were the Lions able to release RB Kevin Jones?

These things don't seem consistant to me.

You can cut a player in the off-season following an injury. You have that window -- they couldn't however, have cut him immediately following that injury which is what you are suggesting. Jones was sufficiently healed to workout for several teams and was reported to have been very impressive.

 

[Stash]

You can cut a player in the off-season following an injury. You have that window -- they couldn't however, have cut him immediately following that injury which is what you are suggesting. Jones was sufficiently healed to workout for several teams and was reported to have been very impressive.

When is that 'window'?

Has it closed now with regard to Travis Henry?