January 29
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Is it already time to start talking about Brandon Marshall? According to reports, the wide receiver expects to be traded once free agency begins March 5, and despite whatever we think about Josh McDaniels - the young Broncos coach - if he thinks his team is better off without Marshall's production, well, then we shrug our shoulders and move on. In my opinion, it will be the Broncos' loss - and a big gain for another team in the league. Let's be honest here and talk about production in the NFL - because it does talk. Red flags, off-the-field issues, court dates, etc., don't really factor into making a play for a guy in the offseason. We've seen it play out too many times to believe that a ..."
January 15
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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I saw the rumor on the bottom of the NFL page on ESPN: "Hawks looking at Brandon Marshall." This simple five-word line got me pumped up and prompted me to contact a couple of people in the Seattle media I keep in touch with. Seattle Seahawks fans, you are going to like this next part. Although it is not "set in stone" or "near completion", a trusted source of mine within the Seattle media has confirmed that this rumor has some substance: The Seahawks have inquired about Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Although I was not told for whom or for what (draft picks), the idea has been tossed around. It seems as if the days of "Ruskell-esque" player evaluations are well done and over. ..."