Marshall Heads to the 305

A couple days after the New York Jets brought in a troubled wide receiver Santonio Holmes, the Miami Dolphins did their own version by bringing in Brandon Marshall.  Even though, the Phins had to give up more to get him, Marshall > Holmes without any doubt in my mind.

In the past couple of years, I thought Marshall seemed like a head case and a guy who was much more of a distraction than a helpful member of my team.  Then when I learned that Marshall might have had a lot to do with Darrent Williams' death a couple years back and that Denver area brings back those memories.  I cannot help but to feel for Marshall in that situation, although the domestic abuse stuff I cannot stand for or put up with.  BUT will he make the Dolphins better and make a super competitive AFC East... yes it does. 

If you click on the Marshall label at the end of the post, you will see that I haven't been the biggest Marshall fan but I will not argue against his huge numbers in three consecutive seasons, I mean these are numbers that are so hard to argue with.  It's really hard to believe that the Denver Broncos had to part ways with him. 

First off having 100 receptions in three straight games is pretty impressive meaning that he will be a reliable guy for whoever is his quarterback.  I have wondered a couple times if Marshall made Jay Cutler a better quarterback than he really was? (Somewhere Fant is smashing his head on the keyboard)  I think the same thing is going to happen with Chad Henne. I always thought when he played at Michigan that he had a chance to be a very good quarterback.  He hasn't had a receiver to save his soul in his full year and I am going to say Henne will have a break-out year.

The other thing I like about Marshall is he isn't just getting a bunch of catches, rather he is averaging over 10 yards a catch and obviously, this means that Marshall is getting a first down most of the time he is catching the ball.  That is a huge assist to your team and this probably means he is doing big things after he catches the football.  He averaged 5.4 and ended up in the top five in YAC in 2009 this season, arguably one of the biggest assists for a team to have. The other thing that Marshall does especially for the Dolphins is that opposing defenses cannot crowd the box to stop the rushing attack of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams like teams did the last couple of years. You do have to wonder if as the years go on, will Tony Sparano be better in the time management category and play calling?

Now, the Patriots have to do something I believe because if they do not, I think they will finish no higher than third.  The Phins now have a powerful offense with a pretty solid defense who added Karlos Dansby from the Arizona Cardinals and we already went over a couple of days ago about how good the New York Jets will be next year.  The ball is in The Hooded One corner and if he stubbornly goes through the draft plus the next couple of months, that will be the official end of the Patriots dynasty.

-Charlie. 

Brandon Marshall Situation has Turned Ugly

First off, I would like to say "Live from Eau Claire, its the Corner!" No complaints so far, I almost took out the bathroom lights but figured it out as if my name was Doc Brown. Anyways on with the developing story on Denver Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall's unhappiness with the team and now it has took another turn. He didnt travel with the team to Seattle which is a big fat rut-roh.

The week began with Marshall getting demoted to scout team which for those who dont know, its what Rudy did throughout his career at the University of Notre Dame. In addition, that led Marshall to saying that "he hasnt even learned the playbook." Which for most Bronco fans probably had a complete heart attack when hearing this. I also would like to say that Marshall has been very arrogant throughout this whole process because in my opinion, one could argue that the now Chicago Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler made Marshall's career.

I think there is without a shout of a doubt that Marshall will be traded. I think a team like the Baltimore Ravens or Tennessee Titans could really value a guy like Marshall's play making ability. Marshall in my opinion is a bigger problem on a team than a guy like Terrell Owens or Chad Ocho Cinco. All you have to look at is his laundry list of crimes.

The Broncos should understand that they not only have a brutal schedule but their team isnt that strong. Why worry about a guy like Marshall who will be angry that he is on a bad team? It depends on how bad Denver will be but they can draft a guy like Texas' Colt McCoy or Oklahoma's Sam Bradford. I am sure this isnt the last we have heard about Marshall.

-Charlie.

Brandon Marshall is a Crybaby

The oft-trouble maker Brandon Marshall, wider receiver for the Denver Broncos now seeks a trade and has become very unhappy. He is unhappy about his contract and he doesnt really want the Broncos taking care of his surgically-repaired hip.

I personally cannot stand Marshall for his antics off the field where he has multiple times been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and has seemed to walk away with a clean slate. He is a hell of a player dont get me wrong and has really never created any riffs with the Denver front office until now when it comes to him. The off-field stuff I think would drive teams away from wanting to have Marshall on their roster then again it is the NFL and there were teams who gave PacMan Jones a second chance after nearly killing a guy. In addition Swiss Plaxico Burress will get a job sometime in the near future and he is more than likely heading to jail (more on this in a later post about Donte Stallworth).

I think the Dallas Cowboys would take a chance on Marshall even with Roy Williams being there. I would also throw the New York Giants in that mix despite their continued headaches with Burress. The Giants were a different team when Burress didnt play and it made them just a middle of the road ball club. The Titans who havent really done anything with their receiver situation would be another nice fit for Marshall. Also the Vikings have always been open for taking guys who are headcases.

In my opinion, the Broncos will deal Marshall because I firmly believe that the Bronco franchise wants to start over completely. They got rid of Mike Shanahan, Jay Cutler, and now Marshall may be the final piece. If they realize that they will not have a great two years and then improve with draft picks/free agent signings.

-Charlie.