The Broncos could of easily worked out a long term deal a while ago, but it seems they are content to either have another team sign BM and get a 1st round draft pick, or tender him the offer for a 1st round RFA which would likely be 3 mil next year and allow the process to repeat next year. I have a hard time believing BM would be a happy camper playing for pennies on the dollar again, and I would expect that he will either make himself such a pain in the ass that the Broncos are either forced to trade or cut him (ala what TO did in Philly), or he may just say F-it, and sit out next season and not sign. Either way I think that the Broncos need to get rid of BM if they aren’t going to sign him for a long term deal, expecting him to come back for the 1st round tender for one year and somehow not be pissed off is very naive.

Marshall is still very open to come back to Denver and this we already knew when Marshall made the statement a couple of weeks ago. The bridge between Marshall and the team isn’t broken like some have expressed, but even though…McDaniels was also qouted as saying that the Broncos wouldn’t have any probelm with Brandon on the team if he stayed. This drama is probably going to drag out for weeks, all the way up to the draft, so we’ll just have to wait and see what transpires between the two. I do believe one thing though, if the Seahags give up their first for (#6) him I don’t think the Broncos will match it. Then we will say fairwell old friend.

it will be because McD wants to keep him. He will get more than the tender contract if that’s the case. The only question on the whole matter is, does McD think he can coexist as a team player on the “new” Denver Broncos? Everything so far, to me, resembles the same smokescreen they put up last year with someone else.

Can the Broncos sign a contract with Marshall now that the RFA period has begun? I am not syaing this is a good or bad idea, but can they come to terms or do they have to wait this process out?

please don’t scour me too much.

Hey, your baths are your own business ;-)

I have to wonder about the perspective that ‘The Broncos could of easily worked out a long term deal a while ago’. They offered 9.5 mil a year – that’s a very substantial offer, putting Marshall into the top 5, which is about right. It was more backloaded than upfront, but given Marshall’s history, that’s also pretty much understandable. Now we’ll all see what’s out there. Denver can match an offer, if Marshall is ever offered more, but in this climate, I’m not sure that will be an issue. I don’t see the benching at the end of the season as making a lot of difference one way or the other – Marshall’s body of work is on one side, his tendency to get in trouble on the other. One more fairly minor incident didn’t swing the scales much.

I like what’s happening. It permits Brandon a chance to see how his services are valued by other teams and may let him see that he’s overvaluing where he is right now. Both sides have talked about how they’d be happy to work together and there are no public areas of conflict, all of which speaks highly for both parties.

Here’s an article by John Bena from last year that talks about the contract extension talks, I’m not sure where the dollar sign amount comes from, but I swear it’s in here somewhere…

that we are taking a huge chance trading Brandon and hoping we get an equal talent. I want Brandon Marshall on this team. In fact, I think every member here ought to e-mail Brandon and remind him that almost all HOF inductees set their records with one team. First break team records and then NFL records.

I want Marshall to be a Denver Bronco.

It’s a new perspective. I enjoyed it.

I use USA Today for source info relating to pay also. That said, Rotoworld gives better contract info. It’s tough to base new numbers on a single contract year; Rotoworld gives better details on contract structure. Just thought I’d throw that bone out there, but it’s not meant to disprove your reasoning. Again, greatly enjoyed.

the thing is, he does seem to be getting more mature. this offseason compared to last offseason is a world of difference. he had a mini-backslide the last game of the season but he recovered quickly. It’s probable that he won’t be as much of a drama problem next season and beyond than he was, if he stays with the Broncos. Main thing I worry about is the gangs targeting him.

By doing it in a post, instead of browbeating another for his opinionated comment. Nice job.
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I still believe Broncos are better off with Brandon than without him. Yes, I believe in 2nd chances.