A few days after the NFL draft in April, the phone rang at Rod Smith's house.
On the other end of the line was 23-year-old wide receiver Adrian Madise, the Broncos' fifth-round draft choice from Texas Christian.
Knowing Smith's reputation as a tireless worker and a perfectionist in the art of pass catching, and knowing there were already a bunch of talented young receivers in the Broncos' stable, Madise figured he'd get a head start on his fledgling NFL career...
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On the other end of the line was 23-year-old wide receiver Adrian Madise, the Broncos' fifth-round draft choice from Texas Christian.
Knowing Smith's reputation as a tireless worker and a perfectionist in the art of pass catching, and knowing there were already a bunch of talented young receivers in the Broncos' stable, Madise figured he'd get a head start on his fledgling NFL career...
more