Broncos' Smith ponders retirement
Denver Broncos12/29/2007 9:24 AM The 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