Travis Henry Facing A One-Year Suspension

[fanfootballtn 33]

I willing to bet Henry will withdraw his appeal and serve his suspension like a man. He has already embrassed his family and teammates and the only thing for him to do now it accept responsibility and apologize. Maybe Goodell with take this in consideration during the reinstatement process next year and give him another chance to play in the NFL, otherwise he is history. If Pacman can withdraw his appeal based on "allegations w/o and legal convictions" then Henry needs to man up and do the same.

[Thornton Melon 651]

I willing to bet Henry will withdraw his appeal and serve his suspension like a man. He has already embrassed his family and teammates and the only thing for him to do now it accept responsibility and apologize. Maybe Goodell with take this in consideration during the reinstatement process next year and give him another chance to play in the NFL, otherwise he is history. If Pacman can withdraw his appeal based on "allegations w/o and legal convictions" then Henry needs to man up and do the same.

 

You're gonna have to be more specific.

[edjr 7,031]

I willing to bet Henry will withdraw his appeal and serve his suspension like a man. He has already embrassed his family and teammates and the only thing for him to do now it accept responsibility and apologize. Maybe Goodell with take this in consideration during the reinstatement process next year and give him another chance to play in the NFL, otherwise he is history. If Pacman can withdraw his appeal based on "allegations w/o and legal convictions" then Henry needs to man up and do the same.

 

 

I'm guessing he should have started being a man after he knocked up his 1st woman out of wedlock, he's on 9 kids now.

 

NO CHANCE.

[edjr 7,031]

Let's wait to hear what Peter King says and then we'll know it's the opposite.

[murf74 461]

Isn't it pretty safe to assume both the NFL and Denver Broncos have known about this for a couple weeks now?

 

How has this affected Shanny's use of him? It hasn't. Has Goodell suspended him? He hasn't cause he can't.

 

Shanny has already said he will let due process go thru. I think that pretty much says he is gonna continue using him as if he is not and will not be suspended.

[mec411 0]

Just heard ESPN say it could be between 2-4 weeks before this is clear up one way or another. Lets hope its latter and to our fantasy benefit.

[dalie 2]

Just heard ESPN say it could be between 2-4 weeks before this is clear up one way or another. Lets hope its latter and to our fantasy benefit.

 

It would benefit ME if it is the earlier......I picked up Young when Henry got hurt and before the drug test was revealed.

[nategraduates 0]

Just heard ESPN say it could be between 2-4 weeks before this is clear up one way or another. Lets hope its latter and to our fantasy benefit.

 

Even while the NFL has to go through Henry's claims and appeals which could very well be what ESPN is reporting as far as a time table, the man still only had a light practice with no contact or pads. He is beat up on both his ankle and knee, with this new issue coming up I just can't see why the Broncos would want to use him against the Chargers on Sunday. It would be a horrible PR move, basically saying to the Bronco faithful "Oh yeah we are well aware of Henry's situation, yet we still want to milk the cow as long we can". Secondly the guy is just straight gimpy, after every play it looks like he is hurt due to his downhill physical running style. They still have him signed to that lucrative contract to be "the man" for the next couple of years, risking any further serious injury in light of the upcoming suspension would be a foolish risk for their "franchise" back. Last but not least, the Broncos do have a sensible option behind Henry in Selvin Young, Shanny has praised him all throughout the year and he has shown with the limited opportunities that he has gotten that he can carry a 15-20 carry workload and be very effective.

 

I would be surprised and mildly disgusted at the Broncos organization if Henry trotted out as the starter against San Diego this week. If not for the image of your organization they should still think long term or short term value for Henry. If they send him out there banged up and he has a major injury the Broncos not only hurt themselves and their franchise back, but they have to deal with his value taking a plummet when they could possible try to move him next summer.

 

I say he dresses for San Diego but takes very limited snaps during the game, he may be ready to go physically against PIT in week 6 but by then the ruling will be imminent and it would really be a slap in the face to the league's image if they played him any longer.

 

If this suspension does in fact have grounds to throw out Henry, I expect him off the Bronco facilities in the next couple of weeks and he may not return come next year. *wink wink trade him for a D-lineman who can stop the run, put Selvin Young in Henry's spot for 08*

[funngun 1]

If I remember well, Henry came back and finished the game last week. Like someone already stated, the broncos have long known about this issue but that didnt stop them from using him last week. He might not start but he will get the bulk of the carries.

[ffsmack 0]

Looks like the Broncos knew drugs could still be an issue and took care of that in his contract.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ce=NFLHeadlines

Henry, 28, signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract with the Broncos in March, only days after the Tennessee Titans released him to avoid paying an $8 million roster bonus that he was due early in the month. The contract with the Broncos includes language that stipulates Henry must repay a $6 million signing bonus, or whatever portion of it he has been paid, if he is suspended for drugs at any time during the term of the deal.

[DamageIncVacc 6]

No wonder he is fighting so hard to not be suspended. Losses the $6 Million signing bonus.

 

Here is the lastest article today (not much new) , Shanahan wont comment at all it seems , guess he cant.

 

Oct 6, 2007 11:26 am US/Mountain

Broncos Staff Worry Running Back Henry Could Be Suspended For The Rest Of The Year

CBS4 Broncos Insiders Sign Ups: Get Broncos Email Updates or text 4broncos to 66247 for free wireless text updates

 

Reggie Rivers

Reporting

 

(CBS4) DENVER Broncos' running back Travis Henry is expected to play on Sunday, despite an injured leg and a positive test for marijuana. Henry was at practice on Friday. Coach Mike Shanahan spoke to CBS4 after practice about his conversation with Henry.

 

"When I came home last night from work, Travis had been at my house with my wife waiting for me," he said. I wish I could go through the conversation I had but I cant' according to NFL policy."

 

Henry filed a federal lawsuit against the National Football League on Thursday regarding his drug test result. He claims NFL officials did not allow his experts to witness the drug testing.

 

Henry faces a one year suspension for allegedly testing positive for marijuana.

[northernsong 0]

"When I came home last night from work, Travis had been at my house with my wife waiting for me,"

 

What's up with that?

[FrankRizzo 0]

Sounds like Henry is trying to go for kid #10 with Shanny's wife!!!!!!!!!

 

[nicewolf64 0]

Sounds like Henry is trying to go for kid #10 with Shanny's wife!!!!!!!!!

 

Get that one last kid in there before he hits the unemployed ranks.

[J.E.T.S.JetsJetsJets 0]

Get that one last kid in there before he hits the unemployed ranks.

 

10 Kids = higher unemployment allotment-income than 9

[J.E.T.S.JetsJetsJets 0]

Monday morning ESPN reported that Henry was willing to submit a hair sample to prove the NFL's test garnered a false positive. He also wanted to have his expert present at a second test....

[hawk82 0]

Monday morning ESPN reported that Henry was willing to submit a hair sample to prove the NFL's test garnered a false positive. He also wanted to have his expert present at a second test....

 

 

 

 

 

An NFL source said Travis Henry is scheduled to take a polygraph test this week regarding whether he recently smoked marijuana.

 

Henry also is willing to provide hair samples for testing in an attempt to prove his innocence. The Denver Post also speculates that Henry could delay the suspension process for another four or five weeks by appealing the outcome in federal court.

 

 

I read that...hasn't enough time passed for it to be out of his system? And you can beat poly tests.

[FrankRizzo 0]

Sounds like he's had enough practice lying to women ... beating a simple poly test should be pretty easy.

[Foghorn Leghorn 0]

An NFL source said Travis Henry is scheduled to take a polygraph test this week regarding whether he recently smoked marijuana.

 

Henry also is willing to provide hair samples for testing in an attempt to prove his innocence. The Denver Post also speculates that Henry could delay the suspension process for another four or five weeks by appealing the outcome in federal court.

I read that...hasn't enough time passed for it to be out of his system? And you can beat poly tests.

 

It's not a lie....if YOU believe it.

[mccombsau 5]

drank too much Thurs. night........dropped Henry for Rhodes.........too high in the rankings to get him back

 

I have Young but it seems more and more it will be another RBBC...also Denver SUX

[J.E.T.S.JetsJetsJets 0]

Sounds like he's had enough practice lying to women ... beating a simple poly test should be pretty easy.

 

 

It's not a lie....if YOU believe it.

 

...now what might Henry be able to use to enhance the results of his polygraph test...

hmmmmm (insert John Stewart pensivity gesture here)

[Little Big Head 6]

anybody got Andre Hall on the radar?

[mobb_deep 921]

I willing to bet Henry will withdraw his appeal and serve his suspension like a man. He has already embrassed his family and teammates and the only thing for him to do now it accept responsibility and apologize. Maybe Goodell with take this in consideration during the reinstatement process next year and give him another chance to play in the NFL, otherwise he is history. If Pacman can withdraw his appeal based on "allegations w/o and legal convictions" then Henry needs to man up and do the same.

 

My only question is if the suspension is a foregone conclusion (like most claim), why is he trying to delay the process? So he gets to play a couple more weeks this season, but can't return until later next year? Wouldn't it be in his best interest to just accept his fate and start serving? If he was only missing the first 4 or 5 games next season, Denver might keep him around. If he delays the process and does get suspended, Denver will surely need to find another long term option as Henry would miss the first 8-10 weeks next year.

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,433]

My only question is if the suspension is a foregone conclusion (like most claim), why is he trying to delay the process? So he gets to play a couple more weeks this season, but can't return until later next year? Wouldn't it be in his best interest to just accept his fate and start serving? If he was only missing the first 4 or 5 games next season, Denver might keep him around. If he delays the process and does get suspended, Denver will surely need to find another long term option as Henry would miss the first 8-10 weeks next year.

 

He still gets paid during this time. The same goes for any sort of punishment. You try to push it off as long as you can because you never know what might happen while that is going on. Perhaps he could end up in a body bag or have a devastating knee injury

[jgcrawfish 232]

My only question is if the suspension is a foregone conclusion (like most claim), why is he trying to delay the process? So he gets to play a couple more weeks this season, but can't return until later next year? Wouldn't it be in his best interest to just accept his fate and start serving? If he was only missing the first 4 or 5 games next season, Denver might keep him around. If he delays the process and does get suspended, Denver will surely need to find another long term option as Henry would miss the first 8-10 weeks next year.

 

Here's all you need to know about why Travis is fighting the suspension.

 

Signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract. The deal included an $8.5 million signing bonus and contains $12 million in total guarantees. Also included is a stipulation requiring Henry to pay back $6 million of his signing bonus if he's suspended for drugs at any point during the deal. 2007: $595,000 (+ $100,000 workout bonus + $35,000 per-game roster bonuses), 2008: $730,000 (+ $100,000 workout bonus), 2009: $1.375 million (+ $6 million guaranteed-for-injury option bonus due 3/1 + $100,000 workout bonus), 2010: $2.4 million (+ $100,000 workout bonus + $500,000 roster bonus), 2011: $3.9 million (+ $100,000 workout bonus + $500,000 roster bonus), 2012: Free Agent

 

He'll likely have to give back $6 million of it if suspended. He stands to lose $70,000+ per game he misses and that doesn't even factor in the workout bonus. He would likely be cut.

[stosher1 0]

He has already embrassed his family and teammates

 

families

[zoso483 0]

An NFL source said Travis Henry is scheduled to take a polygraph test this week regarding whether he recently smoked marijuana.

 

Henry also is willing to provide hair samples for testing in an attempt to prove his innocence. The Denver Post also speculates that Henry could delay the suspension process for another four or five weeks by appealing the outcome in federal court.

I read that...hasn't enough time passed for it to be out of his system? And you can beat poly tests.

 

 

Actually, the hair test is what caught my interest. After a month marijuana is totally gone from your piss, but it takes 1-2 years for it (and other drugs) to be gone from your hair (weird but true). Hair tests are much more expensive than pee tests, that's why you don't see widespread use of them. Also, the union doesn't allow the NFL to use a hair test on the players, most likely because they're too strict. The fact that Henry is willing to have a hair test taken is meaningful.

[rdrs4life 0]

The fact that Henry is willing to have a hair test taken is meaningful.

 

Not to me.

 

http://www.testclear.com/Clear-Choice-Sham...amp;PID=1731064

 

IMO anyone who thinks he didn't smoke and was incorrectly tested positive is naive. He's just desperate to try to save his 6 mil after screwing himself.

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,433]

Not to me.

 

http://www.testclear.com/Clear-Choice-Sham...amp;PID=1731064

 

IMO anyone who thinks he didn't smoke and was incorrectly tested positive is naive. He's just desperate to try to save his 6 mil after screwing himself.

 

Exactly. Hair tests are not used because they are not accurate. If they were accurate, then they would be used because they are far easier to administer and are less invasive. Henry is grasping at straws and using the BALCO defense (attempting to stay ahead of the testing). He is going down on this one and his stupidity is only a fraction less than Onterrio Smith.

[jgcrawfish 232]

Not to me.

 

http://www.testclear.com/Clear-Choice-Sham...amp;PID=1731064

 

IMO anyone who thinks he didn't smoke and was incorrectly tested positive is naive. He's just desperate to try to save his 6 mil after screwing himself.

 

Is there a package deal that offers Clear Choice Shampoo and the Original Whizzinator at a discount? Hell, throw in a box of condoms and I'm sure Travis will buy about $6 million worth.

[MTSkiBum 1,626]

Is there a package deal that offers Clear Choice Shampoo and the Original Whizzinator at a discount? Hell, throw in a box of condoms and I'm sure Travis will buy about $6 million worth.

 

I dont think Henry knows what a condom is.

 

Although I am rooting for him.

[J.E.T.S.JetsJetsJets 0]

Looks like those who didn't panic may be rewarded at least in part:

 

Rotowrld:

 

Travis Henry-RB-Broncos Oct. 10 - 10:27 am et

 

NFL Network's Adam Shefter believes it will realistically take a month before Travis Henry could miss an NFL game.

This news slipped through the cracks late week. The NFL first has to win their legal case with Henry, then they can suspend him. After that happens (which could take a while), Henry can appeal the suspension, which could take up to a month. It appears Henry will make it to November on the team, and it's possible he makes it through most of the year. Fantasy owners could try to buy low on him in the meantime. Henry missed practice Tuesday to challenge his drug test.

Source: NFL.com

 

 

 

I have to say even though an owner, I am a bit surprised that the NFL is allowing all of it, at least for now....

[edjr 7,031]

If it's inevitable that he gets suspended for 1 year, why not do it now?

[fanfootballtn 33]

Actually, the hair test is what caught my interest. After a month marijuana is totally gone from your piss, but it takes 1-2 years for it (and other drugs) to be gone from your hair (weird but true). Hair tests are much more expensive than pee tests, that's why you don't see widespread use of them. Also, the union doesn't allow the NFL to use a hair test on the players, most likely because they're too strict. The fact that Henry is willing to have a hair test taken is meaningful.

 

If the hair test comes up positive, can't he still say he was in a room full of smoke and it got in his hair just as it got in his system ?

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,433]

If it's inevitable that he gets suspended for 1 year, why not do it now?

From Henry's perspective, he wants to keep collecting a check for as long as he can. The more game checks he can cash, the more money that he makes because they could terminate his contract and he could essentially get nothing.

 

From the league's perspective, they must follow the provisions of the CBA. Goodell can't just suspend him because he is accused of using drugs. When it comes to the drug policy, the Commish has to toe the line and let the appeals process run its course. They can force the issue a little, but if they were to go against the CBA, then they would be subject to huge damages and fines.

 

As such, they need to let it run its course. I don't like it because I have Selvin Young, but you have to be patient.

[xenophobe 1]

If the hair test comes up positive, can't he still say he was in a room full of smoke and it got in his hair just as it got in his system ?

 

No. The only thing that matters is if it is in his system, and if it is over the limit. Here is the language on the policy:

 

Concentration Levels: Tests will be deemed positive if they are

confirmed by laboratory analysis at the following urine

concentration levels: benzoylecognine (cocaine) – 150 ng/ml; delta

9-THC-carboxylic acid (e.g., marijuana and marijuana byproducts,

including but not limited to hemp oil) – 15 ng/ml;

[xenophobe 1]

Looks like those who didn't panic may be rewarded at least in part:

 

Rotowrld:

 

Travis Henry-RB-Broncos Oct. 10 - 10:27 am et

 

NFL Network's Adam Shefter believes it will realistically take a month before Travis Henry could miss an NFL game.

This news slipped through the cracks late week. The NFL first has to win their legal case with Henry, then they can suspend him. After that happens (which could take a while), Henry can appeal the suspension, which could take up to a month. It appears Henry will make it to November on the team, and it's possible he makes it through most of the year. Fantasy owners could try to buy low on him in the meantime. Henry missed practice Tuesday to challenge his drug test.

Source: NFL.com

I have to say even though an owner, I am a bit surprised that the NFL is allowing all of it, at least for now....

 

I don't think this is the case. I belive the suspension process can take place in parallel to his challenge in court.

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,433]

I don't think this is the case. I belive the suspension process can take place in parallel to his challenge in court.

I just heard on sports radio that he will have at least 3 weeks before they can suspend him due to the various court rulings.

 

I will have to look up some verification. Here we go:

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3060273

 

A federal judge's ruling in the case involving Travis Henry's attempt to avoid a one-year suspension for a repeat violation of the NFL substance abuse policy had likely provided the Denver Broncos' tailback with another month or so of playing time.

 

According to court records first cited by the Denver Post and confirmed by a clerk, U.S. District Court Judge Leonard Wexler has ordered lawyers for Henry and for the NFL to file motions in the case in two weeks. There is an additional week after that in which the two parties can file responses to the motions.

 

Henry also has appeal rights in the league which might further delay a suspension and keep him on the field deeper into the season.

[The Next Generation 11]

I think this is all medai speculation and the NFL can just continue with the suspension. If the judge rules against them, they can just reinstate him with back pay, right? As of now, no ruling has been made to say they can't suspend him. What am I missing?

 

If the NFL let's this contiue without following through on the rules already established, they're opening the door for more of the same from everyone who has been/will be suspended in the future. This and Thurman's lawsuit are setting bad precedents for the NFL and, IMO, they need to nip them in the bud by following through with the rules that have already been established and agreed to.

[The Bag-O-Bones 5]

I just see this whole situation as being nothing but a huge embarassment to both Henry and the Denver Broncos organization. Don't need to say why to Henry, however the Broncos are part of the NFL which is a corporation that runs the 32 individual entities or NFL teams. So if your corporate office has said it's going to suspend one of your employees for failing a drug test, I would think the Broncos, as being the employer of said employee would respect the request of the Corporate Office or in this case the NFL, and suspend said employee. Even if it was with pay, until the matter is resolved. My thoughts, shame on the Denver Broncos for letting this incident play out the way it has.

 

With that said, what is wrong with an occassional inhale...