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Brandon Marshall to explain himself(I think) on NFL Live

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) plays safety instead of his usual position as tackle Ryan Harris looks on during drills at the team's NFL football training camp at Broncos' headquarters on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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3 months ago: Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) plays safety instead of his usual position as tackle Ryan Harris looks on during drills at the team's NFL football training camp at Broncos' headquarters on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Let the damage control begin.  By now we have all seen the embarrassing video of Brandon Marshall's supposed "practice" habits.  Marshall is shown walking during a team stretching drill, kicking a ball away from the ballboys and worse yet, simply slapping the ball away during receiving drills.  I talked at length on MHR Radio tonight about Marshall and the fact that we now know he is simply quitting on his teammates.

I also talked about how this is the absolute worst thing he could possibly do, get caught being disgruntled ON the football field for all 32 teams to see.  I'm sure his agent, Kennard McGuire(who is out of the country) called the second he saw the video to explain to Marshall how awful that makes him look.

Marshall has gotten the message.

Tonight at 12:30 AM est / 9:30 PM pst Marshall will join Trey Wingo on NFL Live on ESPN to explain "his bizarre practice behavior/future as a Bronco"  To me, that future right now should involve a trip to the PUP list for the first 6 weeks, followed by a nice and sweet 4-game suspension.  Sure, the NFLPA will appeal, which will take some more time, which by then the season will be nearly over.  I know, not the way they will likely handle it, but it doesn't get much worse than what we saw on the video.

Whether Marshall forgot that the first 30 minutes of practice is observed, or frankly didn't care, he has made a critical mistake in his PR battle with the Broncos.  People will still find a way to blame the team, or the coach, but the video speaks for itself.

It was a big deal last week, it's a big deal now, at least until we hear directly from Marshall later this evening.  Stay tuned!

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This oughta be good

Okay, let’s hear what he has to say. I’d like to give him the benefit of the doubt, or at least a chance to make amends but the video pretty much speaks for itself, as far as a player who doesn’t give a crap. But let’s hear what he says. Definitely an interesting PR textbook case.

by underdog on Aug 27, 2009 9:48 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Perception is reality

I can’t wait to see what he has to say. He might back pedal faster than Cutler! I’m sure all the Broncos will be watching.

by sbsbroncofan on Aug 27, 2009 9:51 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Who ya gonna believe - me or your lyin' eyes?

He’s going to be hard pressed to explain this one away. How are you going to say you’re injured and that’s why you didn’t run with the team, but then you’re well enough to punt the ball away. How can you say your beef is with the FO when you refuse to catch a ball your teammate threw to you?

And for me, I’m sorry won’t cut it. I’ll need to see a change in behavior on the field.

Wherever you go, there you are.

by YosemiteSam on Aug 27, 2009 9:51 PM MDT reply actions   2 recs

Exactly

He is a pustule on the north side of a donkey facing south.

Imagination is more important than knowledge. A. Einstein

by Ponderosa on Aug 27, 2009 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

He will be in full spin mode

but I really don’t think he can say anything that will change what we all know to be true. He is quitting on his team, not giving any effort, mailing it in… whatever you want to call it.

The tape does not lie… we can all see it for ourselves. I’m sure Xanders is putting together the evidence for suspension as we speak.

The crazy thing is this is absolutely the worst thing he could do for his career, desire for trade and/or new contract.

by DBronx777 on Aug 27, 2009 9:53 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Whatever his explanation is

I guarantee it won’t pass the smell test for any rational viewer. This behavior merits the most extreme discipline a team has to apply. I will echo Michael Corleone " Brandon, you are dead to me."

Imagination is more important than knowledge. A. Einstein

by Ponderosa on Aug 27, 2009 9:55 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

what a knuckehead.

"You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough, in the second half you give what's left." – Yogi Berra
"No, I'm from Iowa, I only work in outer space."

by KaptainKirk on Aug 27, 2009 9:57 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

You know what, hes prolly gonna say how he was just messing around and were making too much out of it.

He will say how he has kicked the ball away before for fun and how he only swatted that pass down that one single time becuase for only god know what reason and how he walked during the stretch for a moment to rest. Or something like that………..I just know it.

by Calibroncoboy on Aug 27, 2009 9:58 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much

Or at least he’ll say that the clips were taken out of context. I’m betting on that one.

by underdog on Aug 27, 2009 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Buy that guy a drink!

But that defense is going to be a double edged sword. We saw about 20 seconds of video. There has got to be more. As that part of practice was open, there were reporters there. If he was indeed dogging it, using the “not what it looks like” defense is going to bite him back.

Like I said, I saw the video. I didn’t see anyone talking to him or joking with him. It looked to me like they were ignoring him. Lucy, looks like you got some ’splaining to do!!

Wherever you go, there you are.

by YosemiteSam on Aug 27, 2009 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

MC

Pretty much what I thought when I saw it too.

Smokey, my friend, you are entering a world of pain.

by TJ Johnson on Aug 27, 2009 10:09 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

He will probably say it was out of context.

Like “Hey man, everyone plays around at practice, and someone’s just trying to make it seem like something it’s not”.

How is kicking the ball away from the ball boy a joke? Even if they were playing around, that’s called being a d***. What about not jogging with the rest of the team? That’s called being an idiot.

"FLAG! Fail on the field. Re-do." -Disco_Stu

by Joe Medina on Aug 27, 2009 10:04 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

The bigger question is

Will Trey Wingo kiss his ass and not ask him a tough question?

Smokey, my friend, you are entering a world of pain.

by TJ Johnson on Aug 27, 2009 10:06 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the question.

What is Wingo made of?

Wherever you go, there you are.

by YosemiteSam on Aug 27, 2009 10:11 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let´s hope he has some balls...

One thing is true. If you are Brandon Marshall and you were not quiting, you would have no need to go on a show today and defend yourself this way.

Smokey, my friend, you are entering a world of pain.

by TJ Johnson on Aug 27, 2009 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed!

Btw, I replied on your part 3 additions. Thanks again!

by MakeCents on Aug 27, 2009 10:23 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was for trading him for whatever we could get.......................

But now I say PUP him and let him become a restricted free agent next year. That will be the only way to get anything of value for him. Not many teams will be interested after that video. Not that there were many interested in giving any decent value anyway.

We gotta get nastier on D!!!!!!!!!

by Broncofan on Aug 27, 2009 10:07 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Word to that BF

Smokey, my friend, you are entering a world of pain.

by TJ Johnson on Aug 27, 2009 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone remember his last interview on the NFLN?

IMO he made a joke out of his relationship with the Broncos then. I wonder how Dukes views his actions now as a former player? He deserves a big fat suspension, no questions asked!

by sbsbroncofan on Aug 27, 2009 10:07 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess...................

last years newfound maturity and change in attitude was a farce afterall. Thanks for the lies Brandon. Wonder what all those kids he spoke to at the schools think now. Isn’t he a fine example? Glad he didn’t speak at my kids school. LOL

We gotta get nastier on D!!!!!!!!!

by Broncofan on Aug 27, 2009 10:11 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Vic Lombardi

Just tweeted the following -

Heard from Brandon Marshall tonight…says he’s not trying to get suspended but he reached a major boiling point.

My response?

My daughter reaches a ‘boiling point’ when she wants a candy bar at the grocery store and I say no…Are you kidding me?!?

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by John Bena on Aug 27, 2009 10:16 PM MDT reply actions   1 recs

WTH is wrong with

2 millions a year. Get your ass on the field and play the game you supposedly love. Yet you make a mockery of the franchice and the game you love.

by Skotty on Aug 27, 2009 10:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

He isn't trying to get suspended?

Is he kidding? What does he think will happen after what happened today.? This guy is a tool.

GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!

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2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant

by weazel on Aug 27, 2009 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boil, baby, boil...

Smokey, my friend, you are entering a world of pain.

by TJ Johnson on Aug 27, 2009 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

So sad

What a great player with such a poor attitude. So long, farewell, Aufwiedersen, Goodbye!!!!

by SoCalBroncsFan on Aug 27, 2009 10:18 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

At what point does he realize he is not going to get an new contract???

You have one year to play and then you would get someone to stupidly give it to you. Extremely short-sighted!!!

by DBronx777 on Aug 27, 2009 10:20 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Damage Control open thread is up and running...

-TSG

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by John Bena on Aug 27, 2009 10:20 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it will sound a little like this.......

“Well you see, um, i just like having fun playing football. People know i like to kick the ball instead of giving it to the ball boy. This has nothing to do with a contract. I just dont know the playbook, or the drills we do. I just wanna go out there and have a good time. Thats why a play this game. not for the money, but to play football. life cant get any better!”

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win"-Brandon Marshall

GET TO CAMP BRANDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by broncoboy on Aug 27, 2009 10:21 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW!!!!

Normally I just sit back & read, but after watching the link I can’t begin to describe how disgusted I am at this point. Can’t believe he is even allowed to be that disruptive!! No win situation with this guy. 86 it!!!!

by Terry8377 on Aug 27, 2009 10:27 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

hes being a db and wants out asap but...

ha ha this looks like such a set up. first, this is like 8 seconds of video. it looks bad, but why have we not heard this from anyone else who was there? was biendudu the only person watching this?

maybe he’s just slacking at work. you guys wouldn’t know about that . maybe we need to scan though the threads to see if any of you homers posts to mhr while you are supposed to be “at work.” because im sure that would never happen, letting down your boss and your cubiclemates. don’t you realize that if you read mhr at work you aren’t honoring your mission statement? why, that would make you…cubicle cancer! maybe i got you mcd lovin homers all confused with the fantasy fb losers. they never get anything productive done from august to december.

marshall’s being unprofessional, immature, and disruptive, and he needs to go. yet by putting him on the scout squad mcd made it clear— “bro, we don’t NEED you to learn the playbook— go pretend to be TJH. In fact we dont really need you at all.”

this is all so unnecessary. and the team will, once again, get worse.

by Chasseur on Aug 27, 2009 10:44 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Clarification, please?

I don’t have my English to Denver Post Forum Speak dictionary available just now…

by JeffG on Aug 28, 2009 8:25 AM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

I will never defend him again!!!

It’s just unfortunate that his trade value is falling so fast.

by bonaire on Aug 27, 2009 10:55 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Marshall on ESPN

He says some of the issues are blown out of proportion and some of them were errors in judgment on his part because he was “frustrated.”

I think my position would be to suspend him until he stops making “errors in judgement.”

I mean isn’t that at the root of all his problems anyway? This guy is a moron. The sooner he is seperated from those that are working to be a success this season, the better. It looks like its going to take a severe hit in his pocketbook to get his attention.

"My team's on the floor"
Gene Hackman - Hoosiers

by AlanC11 on Aug 27, 2009 11:16 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Who cares!

It’s never Brandon’s fault is it. It’s always someone else who is lying or conniving to make him look bad.

by Kapiti on Aug 28, 2009 1:02 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Channel 7 News

Their motivation? Brandon Marshall was acting like a douche at practice — yet he’s still getting paid.

by JeffG on Aug 28, 2009 8:27 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

The news

Ratings.

People can use statistics to prove anything, 87% of all people know that.

by c_style on Aug 28, 2009 8:58 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

What NO, MSM has this one wrong?

Y’all crack me up. When Woody Paige says anything derogatory about the management or coaching staff, a large number of MHR members jump on the MSM for being negative. ( the MSM doesn’t drink the Kool-Aid). But when the MSM shows a disgruntled employee being disgruntled not one reference about the MSM and their bias.

This is more a comment on the state of affairs lately rather than confined to the Marshall drama specifically.

by precisiongolfguy on Aug 28, 2009 12:36 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

so what's the point you're trying to make exactly?

You can’t make misinterpretations on a video like this. It’s not just someone spreading he said she said crap. This is an actual video and Marshall even admitted on live TV that it was intentional. How do you skew that?

"FLAG! Fail on the field. Re-do." -Disco_Stu

by Joe Medina on Aug 28, 2009 12:39 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's my point

When Marshall makes an A** out of himself fans react. But the fans don’t react to managements poor behavior over the past 6 months.

by precisiongolfguy on Aug 28, 2009 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's the difference

this isn’t someone telling us something, we’re all watching the video with our own eyes.

Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960

by Darin H on Aug 28, 2009 6:18 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marshall can do no wrong.

Because people like precisiongolfguy will always give him a pass.

I think it has to do with shelling out big money for a Marshall jersey.

by JeffG on Aug 28, 2009 8:29 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

I’m friggin blown away at that behavior.

Denver’s management at this point needs to absolutely RUIN Brandon Marshall. What a pathetic loser of a punk to act like that.

I don’t want breakaway speed. I want break-some-poor-fool-as-I-bowl-you-over power getting 6 yards off a play that should have been stopped for 2 at most.

by sadaraine on Aug 28, 2009 12:36 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Enough...

put this loser away for the year, let him boil out of site and out of the game. Used to love this guy but what a waste and what a waste of time….. loser

by pwsbronco on Aug 28, 2009 2:02 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

If I'm his teammate

I’ve seen enough, and heard enough. I don’t want him around, and I sure don’t trust him in battle with me. He’s not the center of the universe, and there are other players that I want next to me. Enough. Get rid of him by suspending him. In any business, who would want a guy like this to work with??

by azbroncomaniac on Aug 28, 2009 7:43 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Worse than TO

Don’t trade him suspend him no pay and make him sit out the rest of his contract. If I do that kind of crap at work they aren’t going to find me a job with another company. Sacrificing a future draft choice to send a message is well worth it. Teams don’t need players who are poison. Maybe they could trade him to the Bears and get Cutler in return.

by keeroc on Aug 28, 2009 10:19 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

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