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Travis Henry-Is he ever going to get suspended? (1 Viewer)
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Broncos apparently think he has a good chance to win his appeal.
packersfan
Footballguy
The fact this has dragged on this long makes me think they could be right. This is definitely unprecedented. I don't recall another player in recent league history who had a suspension announced but was able to push off the start of the suspension for a couple of months at least.
BusterTBronco
Footballguy
Wasting a roster spot on your team? Cut him then. Nobody's stopping you.
thatguythere
Footballguy
Seems that way doesn't it? I just wonder if he will be ready for the juicy matchup this week vs Oakland?
Peak
Footballguy
Outside of the suspension, isn't he still having knee/ankle problems? Is he really in line to get the start this week?
Shanahan said last week that Henry would be out, but would be healthy and ready to go for this week. Assuming he's not suspended, I expect him to get the start. Again, that's very much up in the air at the moment, too, but if I were to put money down, that's where I'd put it.
JHuber77
Footballguy
If you believe a word Skeletor says, your in serious trouble. Why not just save the headache and go with a different RB? Thats assuming you have better alternatives
No
He passed a hair test and lie detector test and the test he flunked were low enough to just be a case he was in a room where pot smoking was going on and not doing it himself. Bad judgement of course but he does have a really good case. I doubt Goodell takes a year from him for for being in the wrong room.
Alot of things are on Henry's side on this one..
He passed a hair test and lie detector test and the test he flunked were low enough to just be a case he was in a room where pot smoking was going on and not doing it himself. Bad judgement of course but he does have a really good case. I doubt Goodell takes a year from him for for being in the wrong room.
Alot of things are on Henry's side on this one..
ScoobyDoo
Footballguy
That's what I did. Went somewhere else. I left Henry and Young on the roster though to remind me never to take another Denver running back again.
packersfan
Footballguy
I agree. I don't doubt that Henry - if healthy - will be the starting RB for the Broncos. However, I think it's a major reach to assume he'll be healthy anytime soon. The Denver backfield is an absolute crapshoot right now with all three RBs injured. We could very easily see the decision as to who is going to start come down to right before the game for the rest of the season. If I was a betting man, that's where I'd put my money.
Onterrio Smith appealed one of his suspensions and managed to play for at least a month afterwards because of some loophole.
packersfan
Footballguy
That's true but it was announced that he would be suspended once those four games were up and that's what happened. Everyone knew Smith only had four games and then he was going to be suspended. With Henry, his suspension was announced about two months ago and we still have no idea when the suspension will begin - or even if he'll be suspended at all.I don't recall another situation anything like this before.
cmv5
Footballguy
I am sure this has been discussed ad nauseum but I am sure, just like other companies who do drug testing, that there has been a threshold that you must pass in order to fail the drug test. Drug testing has been around a long time and I am sure that Henry is not the first person to try the just in a room with some pot smokers defense. The NFL and the players' union have an established agreement as how to handle a drug test, all of which don't involve a lie detector test and a hair test. I would think his only chance at getting out of this is through the "B sample" loophole.
Peak
Footballguy
If this is the case, and Henry starts, he should be in a position to put up some good numbers vs Oak.
Gopher State
Footballguy
Very
I also see Henry winning this one. However, I think the Denver running game will be more of RBBC going forward the rest of the year.
ScoobyDoo
Footballguy
There is no such thing.
Not true! There has never been an announcement of a suspension regarding Henry this year. There has been a ton of speculation of an upcoming suspension, but it has not been officially announced..
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Broncos | Henry expects to play Week 13
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:08:06 -0800
Bill Williamson, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Travis Henry (knee) has missed the past three games with a knee injury but Henry said he expects to play Week 13.
Broncos | Team hopes Young is available Week 13
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:08:45 -0800
Bill Williamson, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (knee) did not play Week 12. The team hopes Young will be available to play Week 13.
Broncos | A. Hall plays Week 12
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:07:35 -0800
Bill Williamson, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Andre Hall (ankle) played Week 12. Hall was injured on the first play and head coach Mike Shanahan said he did not know how long he would be out. Shanahan said Hall could possibly play Week 13.
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:08:06 -0800
Bill Williamson, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Travis Henry (knee) has missed the past three games with a knee injury but Henry said he expects to play Week 13.
Broncos | Team hopes Young is available Week 13
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:08:45 -0800
Bill Williamson, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (knee) did not play Week 12. The team hopes Young will be available to play Week 13.
Broncos | A. Hall plays Week 12
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:07:35 -0800
Bill Williamson, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Andre Hall (ankle) played Week 12. Hall was injured on the first play and head coach Mike Shanahan said he did not know how long he would be out. Shanahan said Hall could possibly play Week 13.
SigEp316
Footballguy
I don't think the NFL cares about those other tests. Henry knew where he stood with the NFL on the drug situation and he put himself in a spot that caused him to fail a drug test. I don't really care if it's second hand smoke....PacMan didn't shoot anyone, but alledgedly someone in his entourage did. Henry has nobody to blame but himself.and I'm a Travis Henry fan from his TENN days...he's been a disappointing pro to say the least.The guy constantly makes bad decisions...maybe this is the discipline he needs
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Shanahan expects word on Henry soon
Travis Henry, RB DEN
News: The Broncos expect to hear this week whether RB Travis Henry will be suspended for a year by Commissioner Roger Goodell for failing a drug test in September. Henry has appealed the result of the test and sued the NFL to remain eligible, but he's missed several games with an assortment of leg and rib injuries. "I would think that something would come down tomorrow, but I'm not positive. I haven't been told anything," coach Mike Shanahan said Monday.
Analysis: Between he, Selvin Young and Andre Hall, Henry stands the least chance of starting Week 13 for a dandy of a matchup at Oakland. Fantasy owners have been waiting for word on Henry's suspension for the last few weeks, as they really just want the green light to cut him at this point. Even if he doesn't get suspended, the partially torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee will likely make him inactive against the Raiders.
Travis Henry, RB DEN
News: The Broncos expect to hear this week whether RB Travis Henry will be suspended for a year by Commissioner Roger Goodell for failing a drug test in September. Henry has appealed the result of the test and sued the NFL to remain eligible, but he's missed several games with an assortment of leg and rib injuries. "I would think that something would come down tomorrow, but I'm not positive. I haven't been told anything," coach Mike Shanahan said Monday.
Analysis: Between he, Selvin Young and Andre Hall, Henry stands the least chance of starting Week 13 for a dandy of a matchup at Oakland. Fantasy owners have been waiting for word on Henry's suspension for the last few weeks, as they really just want the green light to cut him at this point. Even if he doesn't get suspended, the partially torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee will likely make him inactive against the Raiders.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
May win the appeal but a torn up knee is not helping him much.
FakeAudible
Footballguy
Legally Gooddell probably can't suspend him because of the problems with how the test was administered. Gooddell is waiting for interest in the story to die down and trying to figure out the public relations piece since he is already trying to look tough, actually acting pretty arbitrary, a lot of people realize he is pretty arbitrary, and not punishing Travis Henry doesn't help the image of himself he is trying to create.In all matters Goodell related -- remember he is not a good guy. His father was a sleazy Senator from New York. He has "maintaining public image" drilled into his head from a father who was good at winning elections. Like any successful politician, he cares more about covering his ### than any other skill.
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Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Please, please, please be suspended. :inhale:
eagles2007
Footballguy
is this from rotoworld?Shanahan expects word on Henry soon Travis Henry, RB DENNews: The Broncos expect to hear this week whether RB Travis Henry will be suspended for a year by Commissioner Roger Goodell for failing a drug test in September. Henry has appealed the result of the test and sued the NFL to remain eligible, but he's missed several games with an assortment of leg and rib injuries. "I would think that something would come down tomorrow, but I'm not positive. I haven't been told anything," coach Mike Shanahan said Monday.Analysis: Between he, Selvin Young and Andre Hall, Henry stands the least chance of starting Week 13 for a dandy of a matchup at Oakland. Fantasy owners have been waiting for word on Henry's suspension for the last few weeks, as they really just want the green light to cut him at this point. Even if he doesn't get suspended, the partially torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee will likely make him inactive against the Raiders.
roadkill1292
Footballguy
I like the cut of your jib.
(unwelcomed)GUEST
Footballguy
Prior to S Taylor shooting/death, league office decision on suspension was coming Tues., Nov. 27 or Wed., Nov. 28. IMO, he gets suspended. Not sure if they wait a week now or not.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
I found it on cbsportslineeagles2007 said:is this from rotoworld?BustedKnuckles said:Shanahan expects word on Henry soon Travis Henry, RB DENNews: The Broncos expect to hear this week whether RB Travis Henry will be suspended for a year by Commissioner Roger Goodell for failing a drug test in September. Henry has appealed the result of the test and sued the NFL to remain eligible, but he's missed several games with an assortment of leg and rib injuries. "I would think that something would come down tomorrow, but I'm not positive. I haven't been told anything," coach Mike Shanahan said Monday.Analysis: Between he, Selvin Young and Andre Hall, Henry stands the least chance of starting Week 13 for a dandy of a matchup at Oakland. Fantasy owners have been waiting for word on Henry's suspension for the last few weeks, as they really just want the green light to cut him at this point. Even if he doesn't get suspended, the partially torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee will likely make him inactive against the Raiders.
Travis Henry - RB - DEN - Nov. 27 - 2:27 am et
According to ESPN's John Clayton, Travis Henry (knee) "doesn't appear ready" to play in a game yet.
Of more immediate concern for Henry is the ruling on the appeal of his one-year suspension, which is expected Tuesday. Opinions are split right now on whether his appeal will be successful. That the league has taken so long to make a decision is believed to be promising for his chances of winning. Nov. 27 - 2:27 am et
Source: ESPN Insider
Per Rotoworld
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...6324&spln=1
According to ESPN's John Clayton, Travis Henry (knee) "doesn't appear ready" to play in a game yet.
Of more immediate concern for Henry is the ruling on the appeal of his one-year suspension, which is expected Tuesday. Opinions are split right now on whether his appeal will be successful. That the league has taken so long to make a decision is believed to be promising for his chances of winning. Nov. 27 - 2:27 am et
Source: ESPN Insider
Per Rotoworld
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...6324&spln=1
Sabertooth
Footballguy
THE SHERRIFF IS NEAR!
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BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Travis Henry-RB- Broncos Nov. 27 - 1:54 pm et Travis Henry (knee) said he "definitely" expects to play against the Raiders if he remains active for Week 13.
Be leery of Henry's optimism as he has missed the past three games with a partially torn PCL in his left knee and ESPN's John Clayton reported that Henry "doesn't appear ready". Of course this could be all moot as Henry waits to hear from the NFL on the appeal of his one-year suspension.
Source: Denver Post
Peak
Footballguy
"What did he say?"
Breesisdaman
Footballguy
PatrickT
Footballguy
It's just a marker so someone can find this thread more easily, because he's posted in it.What does this guy meanbushisdaman said:
Delusions Of Adequacy
Footballguy
I think Denver has seriously muddied the water in the Henry case by doing their own lie detector tests, hair samples, etc., and then publicizing the results. The NFL can't bee too happy with them.
NHT-SPOILER
Footballguy
This is seriously the most rediculous thing I have ever seen. WTF takes soooo damn long, either he IS or ISN'T suspended.
(unwelcomed)GUEST
Footballguy
Are you kidding me? The NFL is all about PR and spin. Do you honestly think the league office is going to address anything of significance on a day that a Pro-Bowl star athlete dies after being shot? Suspending a starting RB for a drug violation is a big deal to the NFL, it affects the almighty public/press image of the league. The NFL does its best to fight the Gangsta-Rappa image that many fans see associated with the NBA, and it is creeping up again and again: Pacman Jones, Michael Vick, Tank Johnson, etc.The league likely holds off a week for the suspension announcement as they focus their attention on publicly supporting the Redskins and the Taylor family.
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No offense, but that sounds a little ludicrous to me. If a player tested positive for steroids the same week that a prominent NFL player died, would the league delay his suspension? If a prominent NFL player died every week, would they just never suspend him at all?When it comes to things like drug tests and suspensions, the NFL can't really halt business, no matter how much they might like to. For one thing, the NFLPA would never stand for allowing the league to hold its members in limbo on a whim. The NFL delayed things a week for 9/11- I think that sets the precedent for what it'd take to halt business in the league.Edit: It's not like the league is just some dude with ADD, either. It can do more than one thing at a time. It's not like the NFL wakes up in the morning and checks its calendar and says "Hmmm... I have this Travis Henry suspension thing from 8 AM this morning until Saturday afternoon... oh, geez, Sean Taylor just died and I have to make myself look good. I'm going to have to bump this Henry thing, because public relations for Sean Taylor is going to occupy every waking hour of every single one of my employees for the next 4 days".The NFL can mourn the tragedy of what happened to Taylor *AND* continue conducting its business at the same time. There are lots of employees, and they're capable of multi-tasking.
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(unwelcomed)GUEST
Footballguy
We agree to disagree. This was the week a decision was to be announced. I know a much lesser known player, Fred Evans was suspended yesterday, but lets be realistic unless you're a huge Vikes fan no one knows or cares about Fred Evans's suspension. Henry's suspension or non-suspension will be national sports "news". If he beats the suspension many questions will be raised about the NFL's drug testing policy. If he gets suspended questions will be raised about high profile players and the image they cast. Goodell is all about image, he has the power to hold up the announcement for a week. The death of Taylor is HUGE for Goodell and the league office, its highly likely that attention is focused on any thing other than Taylor-Taylor's family and the Redskins this week. Agree or disagree, don't kid yourself about how image plays into the running of one of the largest businesses in our country.
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Sooch
Footballguy
packersfan
Footballguy
I don't think the Taylor situation is impacting Henry's situation at all. I think if the league knew he was going to be suspended they'd announce it. There is absolutely no way they would allow a player they knew had broken the rules to play in a game. That would open a major Pandora's box for the future and create a major mess.
I think the fact we heard nothing again this week is a strong indication Henry is going to beat this and the league knows it.
I think the fact we heard nothing again this week is a strong indication Henry is going to beat this and the league knows it.
habman
Footballguy
This whole thing with Henry is just lame.
What is the league doing here? Are there more tests that they are awaiting the results for?
If they don't have enough evidence to suspend Henry then admit your mistake already and move on.
If they do have enough evidence then suspend the guy.
I just don't get it. The longer this goes on the more it looks to be a witch hunt by the NFL.
What is the league doing here? Are there more tests that they are awaiting the results for?
If they don't have enough evidence to suspend Henry then admit your mistake already and move on.
If they do have enough evidence then suspend the guy.
I just don't get it. The longer this goes on the more it looks to be a witch hunt by the NFL.
packersfan
Footballguy
I agree. This is beyond ridiculous that it's dragged on for two months. He's either guilty or he isn't. Suspend him or leave him be. Even if I didn't have a vested interest in the outcome from a fantasy perspective I'd still view this as being an incredibly ludicrous situation.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Like the ol` sayin` goes...''no news is good news for henry owners'' 
