In a move that I find not at all surprising, the Denver Broncos have suspended wide receiver Brandon Marshall until Sept. 7. Marshall and head coach Josh McDaniels met this morning and it was at that meeting that Marshall was informed of the move. The reason? Conduct detrimental to the team. That's not surprising either.
A video of Marshall displaying what some would call insubordinate antics was broadcast by KMGH. The video showed Marshall punting a ball instead of handing the ball to a ballboy, walking while his teammates were running and during one drill, punching at a thrown ball instead of catching it. Marshall stated that the display was out of frustration and an error in judgement. He added that this was not an effort to get traded, although we all know he wants out of Denver unless he can get a new contract.
I applaud the Broncos organization on this move. Marshall has been a headache almost since the whole "incident" with Jay Cutler finally reached its end with Cutler being dealt to the Chicago Bears. Marshall must think that if Cutler can whine his way out of Denver, he can, too. One thing to keep in mind is that if Broncos owner Pat Bowlen decides to trade Marshall (or if he can find a team willing to take on Marshall and his extensive baggage), the city of Denver just may revolt. The Broncos would have traded their two best offensive players.
Message to Marshall: Do you honestly think the Broncos can get near the value for you as they did for Cutler? It has been rumored that it would take both a first and a third round pick to snag you. Denver would be lucky to get a third round pick due to your actions. Sure there's some interest from other teams but the Broncos also have to keep their interests (and fans) in mind.
So if you can't get traded, then you want a new contract. Why would the Broncos offer you a penny more than what you are already making knowing that you exhibit this type of behavior on the field and knowing how you conduct yourself off it? You have no leverage and that's been said over and over. Get over yourself and play. Plain and simple.
By the way, Cutler's in Denver this weekend.
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