Unhappy DE Rice to be inactive again
By Bill Williamson
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 10/20/2007 12:25:34 AM MDT
Simeon Rice is clearly an unhappy Bronco but he said Friday he will not seek his release from the team even if he continues to be inactive for games. Rice made it clear he isn't exactly making plans to seek another stint with the Broncos after his one-year contract, which he signed in September, ends.
"I got two more months here," Rice said.
Asked about next year, Rice said, "I'm going week-to-week. Every week seems like a decade. This is the longest year of my life."
Rice said he was told he won't be active for Sunday's game against visiting Pittsburgh. Rice didn't play in Denver's last game, Oct. 7, against San Diego. Rice was fine with that decision because he was still trying to regain his strength from offseason shoulder surgery. Rice, who was ineffective in Denver's first four games, said he is completely healthy now. The coaching staff believes Rice is getting close. He'll likely be active Oct. 29 against Green Bay because the Packers are a throwing team.
"I have (121) career sacks, I can't play on this defense?" Rice asked.
Rice said he is frustrated but said he is trying to "put on a good spin" on his situation. Rice signed a $3 million contract, with another $1 million possible in sack-based incentives.
"I'm the highest-paid scoutteam player in the country," he said. "How can I be upset? I won the lottery. I'm making ($3 million) for doing nothing."
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