Brandon Marshall found 'Not Guilty', time to play some football!

by John Bena on Aug 14, 2009 2:20 PM MDT in Broncos In Trouble With The Law Comment 27 comments

Denver Broncos football player Brandon Marshall, left, looks to his attorney Harvey Steinberg during his misdemeanor trial for alleged battery of an ex girlfriend, in Fulton County state court, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

3 months ago: Denver Broncos football player Brandon Marshall, left, looks to his attorney Harvey Steinberg during his misdemeanor trial for alleged battery of an ex girlfriend, in Fulton County state court, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

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The verdict is in. Brandon Marshall was found Not Guilty by a jury in Atlanta, GA of 2 counts misdemeanor battery involving his former girlfriend. For Marshall, and for that matter, the Broncos, this brings to an end a saga that had been going on since March of last year, and hopefully a legal history for Marshall that has been going on since his college days at Central Florida.

My thoughts on this case, and Marshall's past, have been well documented. I have also gone on record to say that I would let the judicial system takes its course. It has, and Marshall has been cleared. For me that is the end, or in better terms, a new beginning for Brandon Marshall the man, and Brandon Marshall the Denver Bronco.

With this behind us, we can focus on Marshall getting back on the football field for the Broncos, now and for the foreseeable future. In my opinion this clears the way for the team and the player to work towards a new contract, if Marshall can prove he is healthy, of course.

Now we can focus on football. Approximately 6 hours until kickoff. Are You Ready For Some Football!?!?

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Fantastic News...

Now let’s get him back on the field so he can do some damage.

by aaronacp15 on Aug 14, 2009 2:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Marshall should be on a plane heading to San Fran right now. IMHO

Sure he can’t play, but if he gets his butt to SF and is on the sideline, it at least shows he wants to be part of the team.

Quit drinking the Kool-Aid and start drinking the good stuff, and everything is always alright.

by Chuck "DeadDrunk" Breedlove on Aug 14, 2009 2:26 PM MDT reply actions 13 recs

+1

"It's the first time that I've probably ever seen a 260 pound back run into a free safety and go flat on his back, I mean it was exciting." ~John Elway

by jibbons on Aug 14, 2009 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

and rec’d!

"Talk about the Broncos and I'm gonna 'put my dukes up'. I'm gonna hit you with these rings." -- Rod Smith's rebuttal to Jamie Dukes

by broncosmontana on Aug 14, 2009 3:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking the same thing.

"The night is darkest just before the dawn."- Harvey Dent

by broncofan91 on Aug 14, 2009 3:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great news

This makes my day a whole lot better.

"Speak softly and carry a big (hockey) stick." - Theodore Roosevelt

by wtnelson on Aug 14, 2009 2:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

This is great news Guru !!

Let’s hope Brandon’s hip has the same happy ending.

Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.

by Mike Clark on Aug 14, 2009 2:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

i'm glad this is over for him.....

before he gets another contract, i hope his hip is 100%

fader nation is a conquered nation

Jerry Jones is Al Davis with a smile!

by mdierk on Aug 14, 2009 2:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

HOORAY!

The case was sobering, emotions were raw, and the issues should not be discounted by anyone. But MAN am I happy that’s over.

Brandon, I’m proud of you … for facing it like a man, owning up to your responsibilities, and persevering. I believe you are sincere and you are trying your best to change and reach your potential as a player and a human being.

Now get back on the field and let’s show the league how this s**t is DONE.

"Talk about the Broncos and I'm gonna 'put my dukes up'. I'm gonna hit you with these rings." -- Rod Smith's rebuttal to Jamie Dukes

by broncosmontana on Aug 14, 2009 2:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Time to "Play Ball!'

TAKE IT DOWN BRANDON!

Tactics without Strategy is the noise you hear before Defeat!

by monodono on Aug 14, 2009 2:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Although this news is welcome..

it is hoped that the issue of “I want to be traded” is also taken care of. If, as some believe, this issue is all about money, he needs to get past his “I’m leaving Denver” rhetoric.

I agree with DeadDrunk that Brandon should be on a plane for SFO to show solidarity with his teammates who supported him through this legal mess.

" Life is what happens while you're making other plans "

by hairybear on Aug 14, 2009 2:49 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

Totally Agree

by BroncoSense72 on Aug 14, 2009 7:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes. I am ready for some Bronco football. Good day for us already.

Love the Broncos, don't like their Coach.

by McGeorge on Aug 14, 2009 2:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Rec'd your comment DeadDrunk

It would probably make Rod Smith a bit happier about his actions/apparent attitude as well as current teammates and (obviously) us.

First team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! and then some, right? I think four and we oughtta let someone else have a fair shot : )

by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Aug 14, 2009 2:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Link to DP's story

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_13086039

Three pictures of Watley in the courtroom, one of Brandon after the verdict.

He felt like the man who drew the first circle. Perfect, and complete.
From The Big Law, by Chuck Logan

by bradley on Aug 14, 2009 3:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

don't really care for his photo

not sure why but it just looks wrong to me.

Hopefully he’ll continue to grow as a person and player. And stay with the broncos or atleast be traded for good value.

by trumanj on Aug 14, 2009 3:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't blame a guy for smiling during a trial, when we don't know the context

I thought it was interesting that the DP showed three pics of Whatley in distress on the stand and then a picture of BM smiling. It creates what I believe is a false context, when it is possible that the Marshall pic was taken after hearing the verdict, or even at any other time in the trial when Whatley was not tearing up.

Oh well, I’m glad to have our #1 WR available for the rest of the season.

"It's the first time that I've probably ever seen a 260 pound back run into a free safety and go flat on his back, I mean it was exciting." ~John Elway

by jibbons on Aug 14, 2009 3:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The caption under the picture

of Marshall smiling at his attorney makes it cleat that the picture was taken after the NG verdict had been announced.

He felt like the man who drew the first circle. Perfect, and complete.
From The Big Law, by Chuck Logan

by bradley on Aug 14, 2009 4:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good news, football-wise.

Hope this one finally sobers him up.

On the other hand, Marshall might now feel bullet proof. It’ll be interesting to hear his reaction, and it will be interesting to see his demeanor going forward.

by JeffG on Aug 14, 2009 3:20 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

The interesting thing about this

is that Marshall’s trade value just went waaaaaay up.

by SlowWhiteGuy on Aug 14, 2009 3:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's Just See

If he can keep his nose clean, and recover from the hip injury, whatever that is.

So much potential that could very well end up in the NFL scrap heap.

Coach, I am Hurt, Not Dead - Remember the Titans

by Halfmile on Aug 14, 2009 3:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

On the other hand..

now Xanders can say ’show us what you got and you will get a new contract in the bye week"

"My job description is to win football games. I'm a hard worker. I'm not flashy by any means, but my job is to play football and win and I plan to do that." Kyle Orton

by odarol on Aug 14, 2009 4:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hope not

At some point you stop trading extremely talented players for the opportunity to possibly land an extremely talented players. This is Denver not KC.

by AKfan on Aug 14, 2009 5:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hear you, but

…Marshall is an extremely talented player who is one transgression away from an 8 game or 1 season suspension.

See what his attitude is. If he still wants out, try to make it happen — but only by asking for top value in return. Which is to say, keep him, unless some other team is willing to overpay for the headache.

by JeffG on Aug 14, 2009 7:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs