Very creative and it does make sense.

I believe that Scheffler does not have the same speed as any legitimate WR.
But his combine 40 yds dash time of 4.54 looks quite respectable compared to :

Brandon Marshall 4.52
Reggie Wayne 4.45
Anqun Boldin 4.72
Kenny McKinley 4.44

However, all of the above were considered shockingly slow at the time. Last years times for a selected few were:

DeSean Jackson 4:35
Eddie Royal 4.39
Donnie Avery 4.40

But I’m sure people can come up with slower times for other receivers, but in my opinion the 3 above were the best of the rookie WRs last year.

I agree that with the talent on the roster and the change in the offensive system will make an out and out number 1 receiver less of an issue than last year. Also I believ that BM would still post monster figures if he got on board, because all you have to do is look at Randy Moss’s production at NE since he joined them.

however, from BMarsh’s side of negotiations…he has to have a position, and if he doesn’t get $$$ or a trade he wil _________…either a) not play b)not play wholeheartedly c)play like as he should
So from the Bronco’s side of negotiations; they’re willing to not trade him and deal with his response because they feel they have adequate depth and options.
I agree that Bmarsh would put up numbers in the system, but if he doesn’t want to, there are those who willing.

certainly a big body receiver and his presence allows the offense to run a lot of different looks, with or without Marshall. I don’t see him as a WR it just isn’t where his value is. He does add a lot in the Red Zone with his big body and great hands. If Marshall sits I think we will see Gaffney or Lloyd in that slot, possibly Jackson. I like Royal remaining where he is and Stokley and McKinney sharing the slot.

While watching the Pats for the Divining series on of the things that came up was the number of times that they used a 4 (or 5) wide-out spread – but one was a RB, one a TE. Labels aren’t always terribly important in this system – production was. I was always perplexed with the willingness of fans to mark Scheffler as put-paid and our of town on the basis of a single rumor. He’s a delight for McDaniels – big, strong, fast (let’s fact it – 4.5 straight-line speed is adequate for production – McKinley and Royal are truly fast), good hands and willing. His blocking has come a long way. He’s incredibly versatile – no matter what you call his function, he can catch, block and move with and without the ball. I suspect that we’ll see plenty of him

As far as the second point, that Marshall should consider the number of weapons that Denver has that DO want to play for them: most children will toe the line after they find out that tantrums don’t work. We’ll see – but I’ve been on record as feeling that while it’s in Marshall’s best interest to play, the Broncos will be very good without him.

Marshall comes in and doesn’t play like we all know he can, the cba gets reworked. Shanny goes to Dallas, and gives us a first and second for Brandon. I know it is a stretch, but what if?

one of my frustrations last year was that we did not exploit the matchup problems that Scheffler creates well enough. When he is in the game in a 2WR/2TE/1RB set he creates a dilemma for defenses. If they play run we can split him wide and force a mismatch there. If they go nickel we line up in a 2-TE set and pound it down their throat.

Sheffler is in a league of his own – a TE with YPR numbers that rival WRs.

I like the idea of having so many versatile players… I am confident, with or without Marshall, we will have a stellar season. Especially considering having a new (let alone rookie) head coach. Albeit one I couldn’t be more excited about.

The only variables left, are not only the players ‘gelling’ (<— that sure doesn’t look right, but it sure looks better than ‘jelling’, or does it?), but all the new staff cohesively gelling with players and eachother alike. Everything else is there from what I’ve seen. Attitude, talent, experience (even if shared wisdom), (obviously) scheme, and no matter who the new people are, the MILE HIGH SPIRIT enters when you become a Bronco!

It’s funny when players that I come to know as ‘Our’ players end up with another team (see Trevor Pryce, Steve Atwater, etc, and oh yes, Jay – he is entertaining to watch) it just gives me an excuse to be interested in watching more football = )

Thanks for the idea, I do tend to see it as less of a titled psition, more like, blocker/receiver in general, not TE’s or WR’s, just backs and receivers anymore.

I’ve posted this before – but I think that Marshall is using the only potential bargaining chip he has at this point. We may call it immature, but he doesn’t have a lot else and he’s entering a very risky period for him and his career. Remember, Denver truly holds all of the cards and BM’s potential for falling in value/salary over the next couple of years, (whether due to hip, future injuries, off-field issues or declining production under the new system), is very real. If this ploy worked, it’s a god-send for BM. At worst, he goes back to work and nothing is lost, (especially if he is moderately successful).

So I’m not so eager to rag on the guy just yet. The “hate Denver” stuff – hey, I think I once said I hated my kids, but believe me, I couldn’t live without ‘em. That kind of stuff happens at the perfect storm point of bad timing, frustration, etc. It’s just that most of us don’t have full national media scrutiny on us the minute we say or do something stupid. I think we’ll see more growth on the off-field side as time goes on.

Even if BM is not the best WR in the NFL, or top 5 or even top 10, I think he’s a great addition to our offense, and just as with JC, if we can keep him I think we’re better. If we can’t keep him, McD has other tools and is smart enough to get around it. I say let him cool his heels a bit and he’ll come around. I think the off-field will get better over time. I am hoping that his hand nerve damage is improving and he will improve in the “drops” category.

Frankly, my biggest worry about BM, above and beyond anything else, is the effect of his hip surgery. On that I am holding my breath. The other stuff, at this point, whatever…..

I love Scheff’ any which way, but with all of these guys on the field? Who’s gonna stop us????