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Published on 07/28/2009 at Tue Jul 28 10:59.
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Marshall Absent from Day Two AM Practice

Posted Tue Jul 28th by

Marshall

After staying good to his word and reporting for camp on time yesterday, Brandon Marshall was a noticeable no-show for Tuesday’s morning practice. Head Coach Josh McDaniels told reporters after practice that the coaches held Marshall out of practice because the receiver was “sore.”

No kidding, coach. In more ways than one.

WR Lucas Taylor was also held out of practice. “Precautionary measures, nothing more than that,” McDaniels said. “It was a coaching decision, and when they’re ready and healthy and we feel good about where they’re at they will be out on the practice field.”

Marshall wouldn’t be doing himself any favors by missing practice. The Broncos will be using his off-field incidents and injury history as leverage in trade/contract negotiations, so the skeptic in me wants to call BS. Is it possible Marshall was really with his agent, busy talking to the Broncos front office? Don’t rule it out.

  • http://ttmt.com T-Money

    Lame!

  • kerry

    hmmm gee. i wonder why he didnt show up. he probably “tweaked” his hamstring. wink wink. get rid of this guy already.

  • http://ttmt.com T-Money

    Kerry-

    Let’s talk hypothetical here for a second. Lets say the that Broncos make the playoffs but get put out first second round or if hell freezes over and we go to the super bowl… Would you still bitch about everything?

  • CN

    I say keep him, fine him…dont give him what he wants just because he pulls this stuff. Its like cutler all over again. He can sit out the whole year and all that will do is seriously hurt his value and his career. He wont be attractive as a player with more arrests than catches for the season. A good attitude was going to be his saving grace. McD shouldnt put up with this….just start fining him.

  • http://ttmt.com T-Money

    McDaniels: Marshall is here but sore

  • kerry

    he is there but sore. yeah im sure thats what it is. Marshall goes to one practice and is so sore he cant go in the next one. and this guy is a professional and wants more money. HAHAHAHAHA. has Baltimore called to trade for him yet??

  • kerry

    T-money:

    i dont know, you ever gonna stop bitching and pissing and moaning about everything i post??

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    Post updated

  • kerry

    well did you see his interview on ESPN this morning? he said “im happy to be playing football. im under contract so im obligated”. does that sound like a guy who wants to play in Denver? no dont think so.

  • kerry

    the only thing sore is Marshall’s pride. he probably went out to that one practice yesterday, saw what a disaster the offense is gonna be, and he is now all of a sudden “Sore” HAHAHA. way to go McDaniels by trying to save face by saying “oh we are holding him out because he is sore” Bill Belichick would NEVER hold a player out of practice because he is “sore” McDaniels would have learned that so therefore this whole “sore” bullshit is a falsehood.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    They’d also hold Marshall out of practice if trade discussions with another team got hot.

  • kerry

    Kyle:

    yes exactly. im thinking Baltimore is calling. Mason is retired now, Bennett retired 3 days after signing with Baltimore. they are desperate for a WR. hopefully we get something good.

  • DHB

    What am I missing here? Marshall and his agent seem to be powerless here. The money seems to be Brandon’s motivation. Mr. Bowlen said he would pay him a top level contract next year, if he could stay clean and productive. Even if he doesn’t wan Bronco money, the rest of the league seems to be playing the wait and see game with him. So, if he’s a pain this camp, there will be no value in trading to get him. If he refuses to play and work hard, nobody will be willing to sign him to top WR money and if he’s a whinny child, and locker room problem, McD sits him and he has no stats, not good pub and no chance at a big payday next year. Furthermore, everyone can see he put himself in this position, he hold all the blame.

    I know it’s tough to work at a job that you feel frustrated with, but it seems to me that the adult thing to do, is to suck it up, work hard and earn your way out.

  • DHB

    and, should we give him up for a song? I mean he is potentially more valuable catching 15 balls for us, and not playing against us, than a fourth rounder and a scrub WR.

  • DC

    Who would take a 1st and a 3rd (at least) right now for BMarsh?

  • kerry

    DHB:

    yes you are missing something. MARSHALL DOSNT WANNA BE HERE. right now he can be traded when his value is at its best. this year he wont try as hard as he normally would, he wont run that extra 5 yards and dive for a ball. he wont wanna hurt himself (like Chad Johnson last year) so he can ask for the big money next year when he hits free agency. Bowlen can dump this clown right now and let someone else deal with his shit.

  • kerry

    im betting Bowlen would take a 2nd and a 5th for this guy.

  • kerry

    thats what the Bucs gave for Kellen Winslow.

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    I’m really sick of this guy.

  • Jack Burton

    Maybe there’s just no story here and it’s exactly as they say.

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    No matter. I’m still sick of this guy.

  • DHB

    Kerry-

    Yes I know he doesn’t want to be here. That’s the crux of the situation. However, my understanding is that his trade value is low right now, and if he refuses to play well, no GM is going to shell out Fitzgerald money for him next year. Even if he walks away next year, he must work hard now to get what he wants.

    So let’s trade him now right? What can we really get for a cranky immature player coming off two major injuries (Hand and hip). Only a team that thinks they have a shot this year and need a threat at a discount price. I’d sign today for a 1 and 3, or even a 2 and 4 or 5. But honestly who is going to give us that? Maybe Baltimore, but I think they’d be a fool to do it.

  • kerry

    if Baltimore gives a 2nd and 4th then Bowlen HAS to take it. it will be Baltimore. they are desperate for a WR due to Mason and Bennett retiring. they can do all of the clauses in the contract about off field trouble and yada yada yada and we can get draft or player compensation for him. i frankly think it should be done immediately.

  • DHB

    Sure that sounds great, but how smart would that be when you could bring Marvin Harrison in. Or even Lelie or Porter. I mean BMarsh can be a beast, but to give up a 2 and 4, you have to be certain he can be a big help for you. Furthermore, if he’s a bum this year, you can pick him up for nothing next year.

    Then again The redskins like making risky and costly moves, maybe that would work.

    Either way I think he’s a child, but I would be surprised if he moved before camp really begins.

  • broncobobmeridian

    This is off the subject but worth sharing; I was listening the the Biltz today and they had on Champ. The topic came up about the Cutler trade, and Champ said he tried to reach out and talk to Culter a few times and Cutler never returned his phone calls. It just goes to show you that Baby Jay, is and always will be imature and has no respect for anyone.

  • http://Broncotalk.net Joe

    Read the article about this at denverpost.com/broncos and you will see exactly what mcdaniels says. I don’t know if you actually can believe him or not. Time will tell. Let’s hope he is out there tomorrow.

  • robtink242

    Kerry ease up. What if the guy was in contract talks with the front office. Just a thought. Say what you want (because thats you rights as a human) but Marshall is treating his situation way better than Cutler. He shows up. Maybe not on the feild but he was there. Never heard him blast the organization or said anything out of the way. BM is worth a lot more than he is paid. I say give him a new contract with stipulations. And lets get back to football.

  • robtink242

    What we really should be turning tables over for is the fact that there is nothing special about the oe throwing the football.

  • robtink242

    one*

  • broncoNM

    Thought this was an interesting tid bit… http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2009/07/28/opinions-on-marshall/

    According to DP a poll was taken of NFL execs to see if marshall is worth top WR money…
    The poll showed he’d have to prove he’s healthy, has improved in the red zone (despite being 6’4/230, Marshall’s scored just 15 times in his first three seasons) and has better hands than he showed last year, when Marshall led the NFL in drops. The execs also questioned Marshall’s route running.

    Marshall is an absolute beast with ideal strength and size but he needs to stop dropping passes and work on getting in the endzone. Marshall needs to realize that its gonna take another pro bowl year to get the attention he wants as a top tier WR. He led the league in dropped passes, he could improve his route running and he is labeled as a women beater. I like that he showed up for camp but he should keep his mouth shut and go work on catching the ball and improving his break away speed.

  • DHB

    I doubt BM was having contract talks with us, since we’ve already been down that road. It’s entirely possible this isn’t a rouse.

    Herm Edwards pointed out (on NFL Live) that this could be a Win-Win for Marshal, if he plays hard and stays clean. Either he warms up to McD and the possibility of winning a lot of games (not this year but down the road), and gets his money here. Or he UFAs and gets paid elsewhere. McD seems to want to win, so he won’t hoild a grudge and not get Marshal the ball, if BM is a YAC monster and scoring at will. Stink (my favorite) said something similar, but more on the personal responsibility side. The rub in this whole thing is BM has to take the long view and take some personal responsibility.

    Either way, he has handled this about as well as I could ask. He showed up, he practiced, he insinuated that he wants to leave, but we all knew that already, he shouldn’t lie about it now. He has not lambasted any part of the organization (relax kerry I’m referring to the past week or so). If it were my choice, stop trying to make this a story from this point out, and see what happens. He either grows up, or hangs himself.

  • Joe H.

    Some of you are forgetting that the Broncos can also put the franchise tag on Marshall next year so he just can’t play out the year and leave next year!!!

  • DC

    It’s a 1st and 3rd or no deal. Cowboys gave that up for Roy Williams and he suck ballz. Even with Marshalls legal problems/suspension he’s worth that.

  • DC

    *SUCKS

  • Mav_PM

    I think Marshall dropping passes will be less of a problem with Orton as QB. There’ll be fewer risky (over confident) throws into double coverage that Brandon has to knock down (drop #s) to avoid a LB snatching away. Improvements with the running game gives us more options to open up the redzone. Perhaps teams won’t be able to double-coverage him as much with the whole Offense being utilized instead of single-targetting.

    Brandon would have less troubles running routes if he spent more time in training camp and learning the playbook. Eddie Royal’s interviews show his main focus this off-season has been on perfecting details of his routes for the new system. Brandon should be in the same boat until Aug 14th, while taking it easy to work out any lingering kinks from his hip recovery.

    Improved coaching staff gives us better play-calling so if he studies and knows the playbook then Brandon should execute well in the redzone and improve his TD stats. He’s got the right tools. It’s on him to put aside sore feelings and rise to the occasion to be better situated for those opportunities he wants after this year.

  • http://myspace.com/paraleipsis jchase8410

    well said mav, but didn’t you know? Kyle Orton doesn’t even have a strong enough arm to roll the ball down the field. He left his arm back at high school (where he could throw 70+ yards). He made it to the NFL on nothing more than his good looks…oh the magic of the neckbeard!

  • robtink242

    lol @ jchase8410

    I’m sorry in the nfl. Orton has a weak arm. maybe if he had mobility he would of taking less hits and his body would be fresher.

    Forget we all know Orton sux. thats it i look foward to seeing a talented rookie or vet next season. Hopefully McD isnt here as well.

  • olen

    Let the season begin . BM needs to move on so the Broncos can focus on winning . He is a distraction that is not needed . Do we really need him that bad ?

  • OC Bronco

    His value is not at it’s betst right now are you crazy?!? He has a trial date for Aug 13th and could be suspended if it doesn’t go his way! Wait until after the trial and his value is much higher. Regardless we should be trying to work this out until then. B Marsh is a playmaker. If he doesn’t want to be here after the trial then Be Gone and he his trade value is higher.

  • DC

    All you Cutler fans out there, you know who I’m talking to, need to stop whining about Kyle Orton. He may not have the “better than Elway” arm, but he is smart and more than serviceable. Watch, NECKBEARDS m0unt up!!