Stardom 'Only A Matter Of Time' For Marshall

by John Bena on Dec 21, 2007 5:01 AM MST in Strictly My Opinion

We all know how good Brandon Marshall is and can be. Now it seems 'Baby T.O.' is starting to gain the attention of National pundits as well. According to Jeffrey Chadiha, colunist for ESPN.com, Marshall is one of 5 players that should book their trips to Hawaii in 2009. To be sure, another season like 2007 and Marshall will no doubt punch his first ticket to Honolulu.

About Marshall, Chadiha went on to say --

The man whose size (6-foot-4, 230 pounds) and athleticism earned him the nickname "Baby T.O." has delighted Broncos fans in his second season. Marshall already has 86 receptions and 1,136 yards and he's becoming a bigger target in the Denver offense each week (he's caught 21 passes in the Broncos' past two games). The key? Marshall apparently loves being the No. 1 option in an offense.

"If you show Brandon that you believe in him," said LSU receivers coach D.J. McCarthy, who coached Marshall at Central Florida, "he'll do anything for you."

The Broncos certainly can see that now. When injuries sidelined Rod Smith and Javon Walker earlier this year, Marshall developed a natural chemistry with quarterback Jay Cutler that could make this pair one of the more dangerous combinations in the NFL for the next 10 years. The bottom line: Marshall should be downright scary with the confidence he has gained this season.

In a season where Javon Walker has been a noon-factor, Marshall has exploded on the scene, and 100 catches is within reach with 2 games remaining. We have talked at length about Marshall's emotions getting the best of him, but if he can keep himself in check, just a bit, Marshall has a chance to be the stud receiver every stud quarterback needs.

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Solid work Guru

I agree with you. Marshall is going to be the star on this team if he stays out of trouble. He is our future number one receiver, and when everything is set on both sides of the ball the Cutler to Marshall connection will be the most feared combination in football.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 21, 2007 5:42 AM MST reply actions

I would say

"Under control" which is pretty much the same thing as "in check."

His emotion and fire is what makes him able to do what he does on the football field (after the catch), while his coolheadedness is needed before the catch.

I think it is very improtant that he not change who he is, but just that he is always sure to execute sound judgement. A fine line to be sure...

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 21, 2007 7:41 AM MST reply actions

I am not going to over analyze Marshall's

so-called off the field problems. He had a domestic dispute with his girlfriend that was blown out of proportion. He happened to be wit DWill when he was murdered. I just think we are a bit more critical of Marshall than we should be. He is always going to be outspoken now that he is a "Star" and he may rub us the wrong way sometimes, but as long as he doesn't follow TO into the "cancer" player TO used to be, then I see nothing but greatness coming from him for the next 15 years.

It's 1995 all over again: http://www.milehighreport.com/story/2007/10/1/202724/157

by Tim Lynch on Dec 21, 2007 10:32 AM MST reply actions

I agree with Zap

No need to overemphasize a few incidents, he is a young man and is emotional, but all his teammates respect him, especially when he blows up defenders while blocking. The national pundits need to learn how beastly he is without the ball, that is where his passion for the game is integrated with his physical tools.

by Arctic Bronco on Dec 21, 2007 4:36 PM MST up reply actions

I told you guys...

marshall will be our number one next year and walker will be off of the team...

"Hearts were broken in Chicago...Balls taken in Oakland. Yech!" -mdierk "Finally, nothing left to play for!!! Give em hell boys." -styg50 12/2/07

by broncodude793 on Dec 21, 2007 3:18 PM MST reply actions

STUD

This kid is a STUD and will be the best reciever along side Calvin Johnson when Moss TO and the rest of the greats lose a step. Oh and does anyone else notice the babe in the ad on the right side of this page. SMOKIN.

Baby TO My new Fav Player

by TommyTSlice on Dec 22, 2007 1:38 PM MST reply actions