Liberty or Death!

Causing rambunction, throughout the sphere
Raise the levels of the boom, inside the ear…

Forgive me if I’m not having a welcoming parade for the Donkey’s signing of Travis Henry. After Tatum Bell, Mike Anderson, Rueben Droughns, Olandis Gary, Quentin Griffith, and even Garrison Hearst, Coach Shanny could throw Blair Rasmussen back there and he’ll probably top 1K in yardage. However, I would be intrigued if the Broncos signed American Revolutionary hero Patrick Henry, as a co-worker of mine told me yesterday. He said to me in a water-cooler moment, “boy, the Broncos signing Patrick Henry seems pretty good.”

Yes! Patrick Henry! Some pros and cons:

CON: The fact he’s been dead for 200+ years may hinder his running style
PRO: Tons of witty “Give me the Super Bowl or give me death” signs around Mile High

CON: Was succeeded by and overshadowed by Thomas Jefferson as Governor of Virginia
PRO: Will be able to play with Thomas Jefferson graduate Daniel Graham

CON: Those old school wigs may make his helmet fit awkwardly
PRO: Had 11 children, so he’ll fit right in with most professional athletes

CON: Was an outspoken critic of the adoption of the Constitution
PRO: Mike Shannahan is already tight with GW Bush, so he is already familiar with twisting the laws of the US.

CON: There was no real competitive sports in his day
PRO: The Broncos we not really competitive in most of their games

CON: Is considered a Patriot by the masses
PRO: It would be super cool to see him bitch slap Tom Brady with some white gloves when he finds out he’s also a Patriot.

CON: Strippers discourage that you “make it rain” with pewter alloy coins of the era
PRO: Front loading musket is one gun that Tank Johnson can’t claim

CON: When Broncos practice inside, his horse cannot eat the FieldTurf
PRO: If Elam goes down, horse is instant kicker!