Denver Broncos 12/29/2007 9:24 AMThe Denver Post reports for more than a decade, WR Rod Smith has prided himself on being able to play in pain. But the pain in his left hip has proven to be too much to overcome. Smith acknowledged Friday that his 14-year NFL career may well be finished and that he may need replacement surgery on his hip. "My mentality is what has kept me here this long, being able to withstand pain and play hurt," Smith said. "But when you get injured, it's a different thing. That same tenacity that helped me stay in the league this long is probably going to be the same thing that takes me out of the league. "I was always told that you play this game as long as you can, and if I've played my last football game, I did that. So I'm OK with that. I'm happy, I'm happy. Trust me, to be here 14 years, I'm happy. It is what it is. It's part of life. I'm not going to dwell on it."Read more
Kansas City Chiefs 12/29/2007 9:23 AMThe Kansas City Star reports QB Brodie Croyle took all of the first-team snaps in practice, and coach Herm Edwards said Croyle will start Sundayâs game against the Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. Three other injured starters, linebackers Donnie Edwards and Napoleon Harris, and OT Damion McIntosh, participated fully in practice. The Chiefs listed the status of Edwards and Harris as questionable and said McIntosh would probably play.Read more
Arizona Cardinals 12/29/2007 9:21 AMThe ArizonaRepublic reports Cardinals QB Kurt Warner could receive bonuses totaling $1.5 million if he plays well Sunday against his former team, the St. Louis Rams. Warner would receive a $500,000 bonus if he finishes the season with a passer rating of 90.0 or above. Warner is at 90.0 entering the final game. He would receive an additional $500,000 if he ranks in the top 10 in the NFL in any of the following categories: passing yards, touchdown passes and yards per attempt. His bonuses, however, cannot total more than $1.5 million.Read more
Arizona Cardinals 12/29/2007 9:20 AMThe ArizonaRepublic reports rehabilitating from heel surgery will be SS Adrian Wilson's primary focus this off-season, but it won't be the only thing on his mind. Wilson would like a new contract, he said during a phone interview this week. "I feel like I'm the best safety in the NFC and should be paid like it," Wilson said. His current contract, signed near the end of 2004, does not expire until after the 2009 season. That deal was worth $21 million over five years and included a $4.55 million signing bonus.Read more
