Shanahan: Rod Smith is too smart to coach

During a question-and-answer session this afternoon, Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan offered the following observations about the future of former wide receiver Rod Smith, the MSSU Lion alumnus who announced his retirement from pro football today:

On whether Rod Smith will remain with the team as a coach

“I would like him to. I would like him to be involved in some capacity. Rod Smith is too smart to coach. He understands that there is a big time commitment in coaching. I think someday he would like to be involved. Right now I think it’s a little bit too soon for him, but we would always have a spot if he wants to come back in some capacity, and I hope he does.”