Thread: Broncos DE Antonio Smith being investigated for Child Abuse

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

In our system Smith is a DE and Ray is an OLB.

I still wouldn't be surprised him put a hand in the dirt on some of obvious passing downs.

Same here and I think some guys are naive if they think Wade won't try that with Ray. We have to find ways to get him on the field. He played DE in college and can play OLB as well, very versatile. So look for when Wade mixes it up a bit you're going to see different looks from Ray to confuse offenses.

Originally Posted by DenBronx

Same here and I think some guys are naive if they think Wade won't try that with Ray. We have to find ways to get him on the field. He played DE in college and can play OLB as well, very versatile. So look for when Wade mixes it up a bit you're going to see different looks from Ray to confuse offenses.

I agree, but that wasn't necessarily what I was trying to say

There is a guy that reads MHR who is a career prosecutor and he posted a really good article sharing the process that is currently happening in the investigation and some really thoughtful perspective on how we fans should look at this whole thing. Well worth the time to read.

After reading MHR for roughly eight years, I felt compelled to post for the first time, believing I could offer some insight into the horrible complexity of the Antonio Smith investigation. Bottom line, my heart breaks when I read about allegations like these, knowing that the criminal investigation and possible prosecution will irreparably affect at least the lives of the suspect, the accuser and both of their families. Creating spectacle or engaging in speculation around a case such as this only compounds the injury to the innocent parties, whoever he or she might be, and both of the families. I encourage you to hope for a just outcome and peace for the families.

I have been reading MHR since around 2007. I never posted because the football knowledge of most of the community far surpasses my own. I learned immensely from contributors like hoosierteacher. I am consistently impressed by McGeorge. People may not agree with him at the time, but more often than not he is proven correct in the long run. I have been awed by the collective knowledge on this site, enough so that I have felt my contribution would be little more than clutter. Criminal allegations are, however, something about which I am most knowledgable.

Before moving abroad recently to allow my spouse to work as an attorney in another country, I was a career prosecutor. Over the years I worked my way into roles in which I vertically prosecuted cases. Rather than waiting for detectives to present the results of their investigations, I advised them from the outset, helping them to build stronger cases.

Prosecuting crime is immensely difficult under the best of circumstances, and it is further complicated if (1) it involves acquaintances, (2) the victim is a child, or (3) the defendant is a celebrity. From the little that I know of the case, it appears either two or three of the complicating factors are present.

The American criminal justice system is far from perfect. The falsely accused are sometimes jailed, and the guilty go free. The core of the system, however, is based on an assumption of imperfection. We try very hard to erect barriers to prevent the imprisonment of the innocent.

the rest is here

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Originally Posted by DenBronx

Same here and I think some guys are naive if they think Wade won't try that with Ray. We have to find ways to get him on the field. He played DE in college and can play OLB as well, very versatile. So look for when Wade mixes it up a bit you're going to see different looks from Ray to confuse offenses.

I agree, but that wasn't necessarily what I was trying to say

Don't worry Al. I'm an expert so just nod your head in agreement.

Originally Posted by Spiritguy

There is a guy that reads MHR who is a career prosecutor and he posted a really good article sharing the process that is currently happening in the investigation and some really thoughtful perspective on how we fans should look at this whole thing. Well worth the time to read.

Thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by DenBronx

Don't worry Al. I'm an expert so just nod your head in agreement.

All I'm trying to say is, "I don't want Ware lined up in the 3 or 4 tech spot, damnit."

KUSA—A Texas District Attorney is asking for patience during his ongoing investigation of an alleged child abuse complaint filed against Denver Bronco defensive end Antonio Smith.

Fort Bend County D.A. John Healey "acknowledges an ongoing investigation involving Antonio Smith," his office said in a statement released Friday. "The Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office is working with the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office to further that investigation. No charges have been filed and the complaint is at this point an allegation only."

On Thursday, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office said the complaint against Smith was filed last November and was "sexual in nature." The Sheriff's Office added it had completed its investigation and passed on its findings to Healey's office in February.

rest - http://www.9news.com/story/sports/20...exas/27784391/

I say cut him.

The way I look at it, would Denver have signed Smith if they had known about this investigation? Doubt it, so what's the point in waiting?

The Broncos face a decision on whether defensive tackle Antonio Smith should practice this week when they return to work Wednesday. Smith is under investigation for alleged child abuse in Texas.

No charges have been filed, despite Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey possessing the findings from the sheriff's office since February. It is Healey's choice whether to convene a grand jury to hear the evidence or dismiss the case.

The Broncos said they were unaware of the investigation before they signed Smith, 33, to a one-year, $2 million contract in April. The Broncos continue to monitor the situation and could provide Smith with an excused absence this week with the situation pending.

rest - http://www.denverpost.com/breakingne...t-out-practice

Innocent until proven guilty but this looks bad. If the Broncos outright cut him now do they take a cap hit?

Originally Posted by DenBronx

Innocent until proven guilty but this looks bad. If the Broncos outright cut him now do they take a cap hit?

Yes and no, they signed him to a one year/$2 MM deal with a $500.000 signing bonus. If I'm not mistaken the signing bonus would be dead money but would save the rest in cap space.

Btw, they don't have to worry about the innocent until proven guilty part, as a matter of fact I'd hope they just cut bait and revisit the situation if he's somehow exonerated. I don't see how he could blame the team considering he never told them about the situation to begin with. And if he holds a grudge who gives a shit? Whatevs Ninja.

I wonder if Ben Garland can play DE in a 3-4.

Originally Posted by Jaded

I wonder if Ben Garland can play DE in a 3-4.

Probably. And safety.

Originally Posted by Jaded

I wonder if Ben Garland can play DE in a 3-4.

What about bringing back champ Bailey

This is why athletes should just wear body cams 24/7