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Shanahan defends Henry

Denver Broncos
11/13/2007 10:55 AM
The Denver Post reports a little anxious, Mike Shanahan nearly tipped forward out of his chair. The Broncos coach chose his Monday press gathering to publicly defend RB Travis Henry, his more well-known, if second-best running back. Second-best? RB Selvin Young has forced the discussion. Shortly into Shanahan's question-and-answer session, Henry came up. Only it was about his health. Health? Shanahan didn't want to talk about a bum knee when Henry's career hinges on whether he can beat what he says is a bum rap. Henry is facing a one-year suspension after a urine sample taken in early September tested positive for marijuana. His hearing with the NFL will be Friday afternoon in Phoenix. After goading the media into asking the question that until now had been considered off limits, Shanahan leaned slightly forward in his chair, pulled up his dress socks and let the world know he has Henry's back. Read more