NFL: Brandon Marshall Trade
Brandon Marshall was traded from the Denver Broncos to the Miami Dolphins on April 14th for two second-round picks, one this year and one next year, which is great for a team in serious need of rebuilding. Marshall seems to have benefited from the trade as the Broncos had no desire to sign Marshall to a long-term deal after the 2009-10 season.
Finishing 31st in the NFL in passing plays over 20 yards, they needed a big play receiver. With Marshall in the roster, they will be getting a big, strong, and physically able receiver who can get the job done, and at 6’4″ 230 pounds, will be a hard one to tackle once he’s on the move. Last season, Marshall caught 101 passes for 1,120 yards and 10 TDs. That’s three seasons with at least a hundred catches.
So where does this leave the Broncos? Well for one, they will be rid of what they would consider a distraction. The inability for Marshall and Coach McDaniels to coexist and the organization’s decision not to take the risk of giving him a long-term deal left them no choice but to trade him.
Who do the Broncos have left as wide receiver? Brandon Stokley, a 12-year veteran, who caught 19 passes for 327 yards and 4 TDs. I see his numbers increasing in the next season. Jabar Gaffney and Brandon Lloyd, who should also see increased playing time and two young receivers who have yet to catch a pass to date.
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