Marshall’s agent says Broncos will try and trade receiver
Brandon Marshall’s agent has confirmed that his client requested a trade from the Broncos and has said that the team will do everything in its power to accommodate the receiver’s wishes.
This news doesn’t mean that the Broncos will go through with a trade, of course, but it might offer a glimpse into their thought process regarding this potentially ugly situation with Marshall.
Denver certainly doesn’t want to lose another key piece to its offense after trading quarterback Jay Cutler to Chicago a couple of months ago, but it might have little choice. Marshall has a history of off-field incidents and if the team doesn’t want to risk paying him what he wants, a trade might be in everyone’s best interest.
The problem is getting max value for Marshall, who certainly is productive on the field but as previously noted, is a major liability off it. He’s a Pro Bowl caliber player but the Broncos might not get Pro Bowl caliber compensation for him when they pick up the phone and see who’s interested.
Speaking of which, Rotoworld speculates that the Ravens could be interested if the Broncos eventually do trade Marshall. Baltimore did nothing to upgrade its receiver corps this offseason and if they’re willing to pay, Marshall could be a nice addition. Don’t forget that the Ravens were the team that traded for Terrell Owens a couple years ago before he made a stink and eventually wound up in Philadelphia, so clearly GM Ozzie Newsome isn’t afraid to take a risk.
I think Baltimore would be better fit for Marshall than Chicago is for Cutler. They both were perfect fits for the Bronco downfield attack. It will be interesting to see if these guys can be successful without eachother and not in that potent offense they had in Denver. Wonder what someone would give up for him. McDaniels could have a chance to build that team anyway he wants by trading all of his stud veterans.
Marshall to Chicago to hook up with his QB? Not sure what they could give for him, but I would rather have Marshall than Plax. Does Flaco have the arm for the deep ball?
I live in B-More and I but I am and have been a Broncos Fan for 26 years. I am here to tell you that Flacco will flourish with B.Marshall at reciever. Any QB would be much better with a huge strong, elusive reciever like B.Marshall. I don’t think the Raven are vwilling to give what it will take for us The Broncos to trade him though but if nthey are willing to , it would be very beneficial to the Rvaens and to J.Flacco. B.Marshall is the missing piece the Ravens NEED to win a Championship !!!!!
anyone who has watched Flacco for a few series should have no doubt that he has the arm for the downfield ball. This guy has a rocket for an arm and he needs more people to throw to besides Mason and the injury prone Heap