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Shanahan troubled over the fate of Henry

The Associated Press

Published October 3, 2008 at 4:39 p.m.
Updated October 3, 2008 at 5:03 p.m.

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) _ Mike Shanahan begged for time before responding about the arrest of former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry on drug charges.

Following Friday's practice, the Broncos coach issued his response.

"Obviously, when a guy gets an opportunity, you're hoping that he is going to take advantage of it from a football side," said Shanahan. "And when he didn't do the things that he was supposed to do during the offseason program, obviously, we released him.

"But for him to experience what he's experienced right now, I wouldn't wish that on anybody and it's really a shame."

Henry, released by the Broncos on June 2, was arrested Tuesday after an alleged cocaine deal, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said.

Henry and James Mack are in federal custody on suspicion of knowingly and intentionally conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine. A preliminary hearing and detention hearing were scheduled for Monday.

Henry had signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract with the Broncos before the 2007 season, but was dogged during training camp by a sprained left knee. He was released when Shanahan said his commitment was lacking.

Also there were revelations he had fathered nine children by nine women, a fact that came out in a child support case in Georgia.

"Obviously, he made some mistakes when he was younger. A lot of guys get a second chance and deserve to get a second chance," Shanahan said. "Obviously, he didn't take advantage of it."

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  • October 4, 2008

    12:11 p.m.

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    Dynamicdave writes:

    It was a "safe" answer. He didn't scold or say "I told you so". He just pointed out the obvious. The man was given a chance through football, to make his life right, but instead chose to be the fool and now will see AT LEAST 10 years in prison. Now there will possibly be 18 mouths out there feeding off the welfare system, in all likelihood. Sad, Henry, very sad.

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