jimster Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Jerry Rice Reaches Deal With Broncos May 25, 1:55 PM (ET) Email this Story http://sports.iwon.com/news/05252005/v6316.html By EDDIE PELLS DENVER (AP) - Jerry Rice agreed to terms with Denver on Wednesday and will attempt to resume his career as a backup for the Broncos. Rice, the NFL's all-time leader in catches, yards and touchdowns, will be reunited with coach Mike Shanahan, who was his offensive coordinator in San Francisco from 1992-94. Details weren't disclosed by the team, but ESPN.com reported it was a one-year deal. Last week, Shanahan said the 42-year-old receiver wouldn't be guaranteed a spot on the roster, meaning he will likely play behind Rod Smith, Ashley Lelie and Darius Watts. "I told Jerry that I don't know if he's lost a step or two steps, but you're going to come here for one reason and that's to compete with the other guys," Shanahan said. "And if you're one of our top five guys at the end of camp, then you're going to be on our football team. If you're not, I said I'd have one of the toughest jobs in the world." Playing time has been an issue for Rice, who left Oakland in part because he felt he wasn't being used enough. Rice was the third receiver taken in the 1985 draft behind Eddie Brown and Al Toon. He was the 16th pick, with the 49ers trading up to select him after he set several NCAA records at Division I-AA Mississippi Valley State. Rice is the NFL's career leader in receptions with 1,549; total yards with 22,895; and touchdowns receiving with 197, all far ahead of anyone else. He also leads in total touchdowns with 207, 32 more than Emmitt Smith. He won three Super Bowls with the 49ers and was the Super Bowl MVP in 1989. Rice is hoping for a 20th NFL season after seeing his production slide in recent years. He was released by San Francisco after the 2000 season and signed with the Raiders. In 2002, Rice had 92 catches for 1,211 yards and seven touchdowns in helping Oakland reach the Super Bowl. But Rice started being phased out of the Raiders' offense the next year, catching 63 passes and two TDs. He was traded to Seattle and ended last season with 30 catches for 429 yards, the lowest totals of his career except for an injury-plagued season in 1997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird_1972 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Jerry:doh: , can't you just retire? Great player ... but hanging on way too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I used to look at him as the WR version of Darrell Green. Now that he's on his 4th team.....I don't know. Something just sad about this. Who's going to be the stupid fan who buys a Denver Rice jersey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Look at it this way... the Denver fans can brag on their board about how much Chump picks off passes going to the great Jerry Rice in practice... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoCommiesGo Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Time to hang the cleats up Jerry. Its sad to see him jump between teams, should just sign a one day contract and retire a niner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGS_DADDY Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 At least he isn't bashing the front offices for letting him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 This is only going to hurt the Broncos. They now have to use a roster spot for what is now a player coach at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzfan4life Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Well there goes dignity out the window. Someone tell Emmitt to call him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohioskinfan Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Jery Rice has always been in great shape, and could suprise some people. I think he can still be productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 who cares, he won't help them get past the first round of the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 30 some odd catches last year.. That's not a bad number 3 receiver.. I think if he's used he can be productive. But no one's using him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matador36 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Champ will play WR and Rice will play DB :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Soon he'll be calling John Elway and asking for permission to wear # 7. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Originally posted by BIGGS_DADDY At least he isn't bashing the front offices for letting him go. No, he's bashing the coaching staff for not playing him enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliondollarslim Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Jerry...it is time to stop before it gets ugly. Seattle had a supremely butter-fingered WR core and still didn't use you much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 This is way worse than Michael Jordan.. i mean after the second yr. with the wizards he realized that he was finished. To be lingering on being 40+ years old is a disgrace, especially playing a young man's position like WR. He may need to learn the hard way, and just get knocked the hell out ( not seriously injured ).. but just a wake up call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 He's playing a game within a game here, and it's totally ego-driven. He probably surmises (correctly) that the pass-happy NFL is producing WRs that are racking up the stats, and he doesn't want anyone to break any of his records in his lifetime. So with every catch, every TD, he puts that much more of a buffer between himself and the Randy Mosses & Marvin Harrisons of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Originally posted by E-Dog Night He's playing a game within a game here, and it's totally ego-driven. He probably surmises (correctly) that the pass-happy NFL is producing WRs that are racking up the stats, and he doesn't want anyone to break any of his records in his lifetime. So with every catch, every TD, he puts that much more of a buffer between himself and the Randy Mosses & Marvin Harrisons of the world. considering how the HOF has treated Art Monk, can't fault him for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Originally posted by bubba9497 considering how the HOF has treated Art Monk, can't fault him for that. Uh, yeah, I suppose except...is there any doubt whatsoever that Rice is a first ballot HOFer? Of course, you're right, I did think the same about Monk. When he didn't get in his first year of eligability, I was thinking, "Uh, SAY WHAT?!?!?" But honestly there is no way in hell Rice will have that same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Originally posted by bubba9497 considering how the HOF has treated Art Monk, can't fault him for that. true, but doesn't this remind you of Bruce Smith? ... wait !!!, my stomach is feeling qweezy ..:puke: :puke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 What if he doesn't make the final roster? How embarassing will that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Weren't some Bronco fans on here earlier this week or last week talking smack? I'd like to see how they put a positive spin on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Also...Carlos Rogers was 4 years old when Rice started his career. I'd love to see him shut down Rice when we play them on October 9th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Shanahan is desperate. I predict a bad season ending with his resignation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thito_da_skins_fan Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by Bufford I used to look at him as the WR version of Darrell Green. Now that he's on his 4th team.....I don't know. Something just sad about this. I had this EXACT discussion with my boy today. I agree 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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