Shanahan defends Henry
Denver Broncos11/13/2007 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