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2009 Off-Season

The Brandon Marshall Debate - Some food for thought

Stunts like this are why Brandon Marshall is a risk (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

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Stunts like this are why Brandon Marshall is a risk (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

I know, I know.  I just can't help myself.  It has been well stated that everyone here has a niche.  Me?  I try and get people to think.  I'm not trying to pass my opinions on to you.  That's the MSM's goal.  No, I simply want to provide as many angles as possible in order for you to make YOUR OWN decision.  No matter what you decide, at least you will be informed - and knowledge IS power.

Such is the case with all this Brandon Marshall nonsense.  If you listened to MHR Radio last night you already know where this post is going.  If you didn't, and you want to hear it, look on the right sidebar and you will see the player.  Give it a listen.

First, if you haven't read it, here, in his own words, is Brandon Marshall's explanation for what is going on -

Clearing the Air…

To whom it may concern.  Life is filled with change, and where I am in my life now change is probably best. It’s hard leaving an organization ran by one of the best owners in all of sports, and someone who’s been there for me through my ups and downs.  The hardest thing was hearing Mr. B wish me luck in the future, but we both came to the conclusion that  this is probably the best thing for me to grow on and off the field.

I thank the Denver fans who embraced my emotion and play on the field and showing me love every time I step outside my door.

It seems that Broncos fans are once again divided about what the Broncos should do, and of course, people are looking to lay blame.  Let's start trying to piece together what is going on and what might happen.

 

Poll
A first round pick and a player(serviceable WR) - Would you trade Brandon Marshall??
Yes
1043 votes
No
425 votes

1468 votes | Poll has closed

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Stepping away from the ledge; Brandon Marshall's situation typical

Another wild weekend in Broncos Country.  June is supposed to be a dead zone when it comes to the NFL.  Sure, there are OTAs, some minicamp workouts and a slow trickle of draft-pick signings, but usually we are counting the days until late July and Training Camp.  Not in Denver, where each week has seemingly brought a new dilemma.

This past weekend saw Denver's mandatory minicamp overshadowed by the official beginning of a Brandon Marshall holdout.  Immediately, Broncos fans everywhere, in unison, said "Here we go again".  With many fans still stinging from the Jay Cutler trade, a potential Brandon Marshall divorce has many fans on the ledge anxiously waiting to see whether they will jump.  Rest easy Broncos fans, or at least know the facts before making your fateful decision.

First, let's just stop comparing what is happening with Brandon Marshall and what went down with Cutler.  This is a completely different deal, with completely different motivations.  There is plenty all over this site describing what went down with Cutler, so we won't dig up the dead horse to beat it again.  With Marshall, however, here are my thoughts on what is happening and what the resolution will be...

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Brandon Marshall stays away from Mini-Camp

 

The first day of Denver's mandatory minicamp got of to a bit of a rocky start with news that WR Brandon Marshall was a no-show.  Marshall would not have been able to practice anyway, coming off hip surgery, but according to the Denver Post he was required to show up for rehab.

We all know Marshall is unhappy with his contract, and the Post says Marshall has little confidence in the Broncos' medical staff, whom he blames for misdiagnosing the hip injury last season.

I talked about the Marshall situation last night on MHR Radio, and believe staying away is a mistake.  Marshall already has a cloud around him off the field, fair or not, and bringing that cloud on the field as well in the form of a holdout is not good business sense, at least in my opinion.

UPDATE(11:23 am MST) -- CBS4 is reporting that Marshall is in Denver and is scheduled to meet with Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen later today....More to come

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MHR Community Mock Draft Pick #39

With the #39 pick in the 2009 MHR Community Mock Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select....

WR, BRIAN ROBISKIE, OHIO ST.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 2, Pick #39 overall

GM gunnermc

 

Details of the pick after the jump...

Poll
What do you think of the pick?
Nice pick.
96 votes
Bad pick.
24 votes

120 votes | Poll has closed

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2 comments | 0 recs

MHR Community Mock Draft Pick #38

With the #38 pick in the 2009 MHR Community Mock Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select....

DE, TYSON JACKSON, LSU

Cincinnati Bengals

Round 2, Pick #38 overall

GM Duke TC

Details of the pick after the jump...

Poll
What did you think of the pick?
Great pick, lucky to get him this late.
161 votes
Good pick, a very good choice.
7 votes
Didn't like the pick, there were better options.
4 votes
Didn't like the pick, Jackson is a bad choice.
1 votes

173 votes | Poll has closed

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5 comments | 0 recs

MHR Community Mock Draft Pick #37

With the #37 pick in the 2009 MHR Community Mock Draft, the Seattle Seahawks select....

C, MAX UNGER, OREGON

Seattle Seahawks

Round 2, Pick #37 overall

GM Denver Native

Details of the pick after the jump...

Poll
How did you like the pick?
It was good.
46 votes
Not the right pick.
8 votes
I'm starting to wonder who will be left for Denver at #48....
39 votes

93 votes | Poll has closed

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MHR Community Mock Draft--Pick #35

With the #35 pick in the 2009 MHR Community Mock Draft, the St. Louis Rams select....

DT, RON BRACE, BOSTON COLLEGE

St. Louis Rams

Round 2, Pick #35 overall

GM 53Guys

 

 

 

 

Details of the pick after the jump...

Poll
How was the pick?
Liked it.
27 votes
Didn't like it.
12 votes
Hey, I wanted him too!
110 votes

149 votes | Poll has closed

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MHR Community Mock Draft--Pick #34

With the #34 pick in the 2009 MHR Community Mock Draft, the New England Patriots select....

OLB, CONNOR BARWIN, CINCINNATI

New England Patriots

Round 2, Pick #34 overall

Details of the pick after the jump...

Poll
You like the pick?
Nice pick.
57 votes
Bad pick.
13 votes
I wanted him!!
99 votes

169 votes | Poll has closed

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5 comments | 0 recs


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