Brandon Marshall News: Pro Sports Daily

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October 7

Denver Post

"Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton doesn't have to look at Brandon Marshall's statistics to know the team's star wide receiver is becoming a bigger target every week. Orton said Marshall's increased work ethic and enthusiasm in practice are reflected is his recent production. Marshall, who was suspended in the preseason for conduct detrimental to the team, has caught nine of his 16 passes and his two touchdowns in the past two games. His receiving yards-per-game and average yards-per-catch has increased over the four victories. "He's certainly a special player that can make types of plays that probably other people can't," Orton said today at his weekly news conference. "He's worked extremely ..."

Baby TO grew up

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October 5

InDenverTimes.com

"He faded past puberty and past Dallas cornerback Terrence Newman and found the endzone. So what do we call Brandon Marshall now? There's no precedent for an adult species of Terrell Owens. How about winner? How about undefeated? How about teammate? How 'bout them Broncos? This was the big test. The wins over Cleveland and Oakland were laughed at as easy victories that proved nothing. The win over Cincinnati was credited to God. In most eyes, Denver was 0-0, not 3-0. So what now? What do you say when a revamped Denver defense held the explosive Cowboys' offense to ten points? Maybe being one of only five remaining undefeated teams in the NFL isn't a fluke. Maybe it's an omen. The ..."

Josh McDaniels, Brandon Marshall have success in their embrace

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October 5

Denver Post

"There were Brandon Marshall and Josh McDaniels, the orange-and-blue odd couple, wrapped up in a big man hug for God, America's Team and more than 76,000 witnesses at the stadium to see, as if being together on these undefeated Broncos was the best thing that ever happened to either one of them on a football field. Don't you love it? What's next? A Denver defense that takes you back to 1977 faster than "Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac? An undefeated team that proves life can go on after Mike Shanahan and Jay Cutler? A crow casserole big enough to feed everybody who predicted gloom and doom for the Broncos? The playoffs? Super Bowl dreams? Don't stop thinking about tomorrow. Yesterday's gone. ..."

Broncos' Marshall all kinds of happy, he insists

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September 24

Denver Post

"Brandon Marshall is trying to douse the drama surrounding him and stiff-arm any potential distraction his past drama may have brought to the team. The Broncos' once-star receiver was a soldier for the team-before-self concept today. When Marshall was asked about not playing through most of the second quarter Sunday in a 27-6 victory against the Cleveland Browns, he said: "Sir, you keep asking the same question. I keep answering it. I don't know what else you want me to do. I'm excited about playing against Oakland. I'm excited about us being 2-0. All I can do is do my job. "Me being out there, not being out there as much as I used to be is something I have to get used to, but it's the ..."

Broncos' Marshall all kinds of happy, he insists

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September 23

Denver Post

"Brandon Marshall is trying to douse the drama surrounding him and stiff-arm any potential distraction his past drama may have brought to the team. The Broncos' once-star receiver was a soldier for the team-before-self concept today. When Marshall was asked about not playing through most of the second quarter Sunday in a 27-6 victory against the Cleveland Browns, he said: "Sir, you keep asking the same question. I keep answering it. I don't know what else you want me to do. I'm excited about playing against Oakland. I'm excited about us being 2-0. All I can do is do my job. "Me being out there, not being out there as much as I used to be is something I have to get used to, but it's the ..."

Broncos' Marshall has own Immaculate Deflection

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September 17

Denver Post

"Brandon Marshall broke his self-imposed boycott with the local media this morning, but the normally loquacious wide receiver basically remained silent. Marshall deflected, or flat-out ignored, any questions about his attitude or play since returning from his nine-day suspension at the end of the preseason for "conduct detrimental to the team." Marshall, who has requested a new contract or a trade, had declined to speak with reporters all last week, after Sunday's game at Cincinnati and again earlier this week. Players can be fined by the NFL if they refuse to speak to the media. In the most revealing moment of his interview, which lasted one minute and 40 seconds, Marshall said that he is ..."

Sources: Shanahan planned to cut WR Marshall

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September 13

ESPN.com

"Brandon Marshall has had his troubles with new coach Josh McDaniels this year, but he wouldn't even be a Denver Bronco if Mike Shanahan had still been around. Shanahan was planning to cut Marshall after the receiver played in his first Pro Bowl in February, according to sources familiar with the former Broncos' coach postseason thoughts. The coach went so far to share his plans with quarterback Jay Cutler, a day before Shanahan himself was surprisingly fired. Cutler was later traded to the Chicago Bears. Sources said Shanahan had grown weary with Marshall off the field and felt he was unreliable on the field, despite leading all NFL receivers with 206 catches for 2,590 yards over the ..."

Orton, Marshall to play vs. Bengals

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September 13

ESPN.com

"Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton is on the field, in uniform, warming up and will start against the Cincinnati Bengals, a Broncos official told ESPN's Adam Schefter. In addition, Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall, coming off of a team-imposed nine-day suspension, is in uniform and will play against the Bengals on Sunday. Orton, who has a dislocated right index finger, is wearing a glove on his throwing hand at practice this week but he'd rather do without it on game day. He said he's never worn a glove, even in the winter while he was playing for the Chicago Bears."

Broncos' Marshall to play Sunday

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September 12

Denver Post

"Brandon Marshall has not spoken publicly in the days after his return from a suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, but today Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said he likes what he's seen and heard from the embattled wideout this week. So McDaniels said Marshall will play Sunday against the Bengals after a "good week" of practice. "I don't want to talk about what his mindset is, that's for him," McDaniels said. "But he's had a good week of practice, he's practiced hard, he's doing everything we're asking him to do and we're excited about being able to put all those guys on the field together." Marshall skipped all of the team's offseason minicamps and conditioning workouts as he ..."

Bengals QB can relate to Broncos-Marshall situation

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September 10

Longmont Times-Call

"Carson Palmer knows what the Denver Broncos are going through.Broncos star wide receiver Brandon Marshall has asked to be traded, and earlier this week was reinstated after a two-week suspension for behavior deemed detrimental to the team. Although he's back, it's still to be seen how happy Marshall can be in Denver."It definitely can be a distraction," said Palmer, the veteran quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals who is preparing to face the Broncos on Sunday. "You want 53 guys that want to be part of that 53-man roster, and when you have one guy that's pulling in a little bit of a different direction, it can be a distraction."Marshall's story is familiar to Palmer. For the past several ..."

New deal for Marshall on hold

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September 10

Denver Post

"The Broncos are in a tough spot with Brandon Marshall. They could use his talent and productivity. They're paying $2.198 million this year in return for his talent and productivity. But they know Marshall is not happy with $2.198 million. He's asked to be traded. Can he be productive if unhappy? Earlier in training camp, the Broncos submitted at least one contract proposal to Marshall, according to two NFL sources. The proposal was considered to be team-favorable and was quickly rejected. Since that proposal, Marshall was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team."

Sources: Marshall, Broncos talking contract

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September 9

ESPN.com

"Despite their stormy relationship, the Denver Broncos are now exploring the possibility of giving a contract extension to wide receiver Brandon Marshall, two league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday. The potential new deal would put Marshall's salary more in line with some of the game's other highly-paid receivers. Due to the fact he has been unable to get a long-term deal, Marshall has been clinging to the hopes that Denver would deal him. But now, in a new approach, the deal Denver might make is not for Marshall, but rather with Marshall."

Jets' interest in Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall has waned

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September 8

New York Daily News

"It was all quiet on the Brandon Marshall front Monday - and it apparently will stay that way. Even though they're continuing to explore the wide-receiver market, the Jets have shifted their attention away from the Broncos' Pro Bowl wideout, according to league sources. The Jets have been interested in Marshall for several weeks, and the trade speculation was rampant Sunday when they acquired former Patriots QB Kevin O'Connell from the Lions. The Broncos are coached by Josh McDaniels, formerly the Patriots' offensive coordinator. There was some thought around the league that the Jets would use O'Connell as a bargaining chip for Marshall."

Plane with NY Giants logo in Denver apparently had nothing to do with Brandon Marshall

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September 3

Trenton Times

"The plane with the Giants logo that has sparked an overnight Internet frenzy of rumors of an impending trade of Brandon Marshall to the Giants appears to have been making nothing more than a coincidental trip to Denver. In talking with folks in the know Thursday, I'm told the plane was not there as part of a meeting between any team officials and Marshall. Plus, a team spokesman said the Giants do not own a private plane. None of the members of the Mara family owns a plane. There is a plane owned by the Tisch family, though it's unclear if it's marked with the Giants' "NY" logo."

Broncos accuse Jets of tampering with wide receiver Brandon Marshall

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September 3

New York Daily News

"A little bit of the Jets-Patriots rivalry has traveled west. After two weeks of hearing about the Jets' reported interest in disgruntled Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall, the Broncos apparently got fed up and dropped the "T" word - tampering. The Broncos are monitoring the Jets' comments to gauge whether they are tampering with Marshall, ESPN reported Wednesday. Marshall, currently suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, wants out of Denver, but the Broncos say they have no intention of trading him. Denver is coached by former Patriots assistant Josh McDaniels, a disciple of Bill Belichick. McDaniels was on Belichick's staff in 2006, when the Patriots filed formal charges ..."

Broncos would want LB David Harris

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September 3

Newsday

"Broncos coach Josh McDaniels went to great lengths earlier today to shoot down speculation about a potential Brandon Marshall trade to the Jets - or any other team, for that matter. But ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Denver would be interested in Jets linebacker David Harris as part of any package. We've also heard that, if a trade involves strictly draft picks, the package would involve first-round AND fourth-round picks. Either way, that's way too steep a price for the Jets to pay. They love Harris and see him as a long-time starter, especially now that Bart Scott plays alongside him. As for the first- and fourth-round picks, there's just no way GM Mike Tannenbaum would go for that ..."

McDaniels: No Marshall trade talks underway

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September 2

Denver Post

"Broncos coach Josh McDaniels squashed rumors today that the team is looking to trade suspended wide receiver Brandon Marshall. "There is no discussions whatsoever taking place between Denver Broncos and any team in the National Football League regarding Brandon Marshall," McDaniels said. "We're looking forward to having Brandon back on the 6th of September and starting our (season-opening) preparation with him.""

Jets 'intrigued' by Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall but price tag too steep

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September 2

Newark Star-Ledger

"According to someone with knowledge of the situation, the Jets are "intrigued" by the possibility of acquiring disgruntled Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall, but right now the price tag is too high. The person requested anonymity because neither the Jets nor Broncos have publicly acknowledged talking about a trade involving Marshall. Currently, Denver is said to want a first- and third-round pick for Marshall and the receiver wants a lucrative new contract on top of that. He is making $2.2 million this season. Newsday initially reported that the Jets had interest in Marshall. Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum, who always does his due diligence in matters such as this, would ..."

Broncos monitor Jets for tampering

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September 2

ESPN.com

"The Denver Broncos are carefully monitoring any public comments made by the New York Jets that might indicate the team is tampering with suspended receiver Brandon Marshall, sources said Wednesday. Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has consistently stated the team intends for Marshall, who wants either a new contract or a trade, to play for Denver this season. On Friday, Denver suspended Marshall through Sept. 5 for "detrimental" conduct. The Broncos want Marshall to accept playing for them as the only outcome so that he will conform his behavior. The concern for the Broncos is those attempts could be undermined if the brooding Pro Bowl player becomes convinced a trade is possible."

Jets consider deal for unhappy receiver Marshall

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September 2

Newsday

"The Jets are seriously exploring the possibility of trading for Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall, according to a league source familiar with the Jets' situation. Marshall, who was suspended Friday by the Broncos for conduct detrimental to the team, is one of the most talented but troubled receivers in the game. He has expressed a desire for a new contract through much of the offseason and preseason and also has asked to be traded. Although coach Rex Ryan repeatedly has said he is satisfied with his receivers, the Jets have taken a look at acquiring an established receiver. Jerricho Cotchery is the Jets' only proven veteran receiver. It is believed the Broncos would want a first-round ..."

Miami Dolphins should go after Brandon Marshall, baggage and all

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September 1

Miami Herald

columnist Greg Cote

"This column should come with a warning, like a pack of cigarettes. That is because, with just two words, it will annoy the sizable conservative wing of Dolfans and also outrage the majority of my media brethren who pray on bended knee with blind belief at the Church of Tranquility Above All. Brandon Marshall. There. Let the rain of righteous incredulity begin! Beakers are exploding all over the (team) chemistry lab at the mere mention of the blasphemous name. Angry Dolfans coalesce into a vigilante mob and march behind an ``In Ginn We Trust'' banner. Critics cry ``Not a Parcells guy!'' and unsheathe swords for pointed rebuttals. Brandon Marshall. Yes. He would look good in Miami Dolphins ..."

Marshall's act gets bad reception

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August 29

Denver Post

"At a time when piling on Brandon Marshall is easy, it may help to remember how difficult it is to judge someone without knowing from where the person came. Marshall once got in an argument with his father, Fred-erick, who was seeking money. According to an Orlando, Fla., police report from January 2007, the incident escalated into the father trying to run over his son with his car. Wouldn't that mess with the most stable of men? When it comes to playing a team sport such as football, though, explanations sound more like excuses. Want to be miserable? Think of one's self, not of others. Perhaps Marshall would be less miserable about the suspension he received Friday from the Broncos for ..."

Broncos' Marshall suspended over conduct

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August 28

Denver Post

"For his punt and other acts of misbehavior, the Broncos have given receiver Brandon Marshall the boot. The Broncos have suspended Marshall for conduct detrimental to the team. Marshall's apology Thursday night on ESPN was too late. The punishment stems from Marshall's shameful display of unprofessionalism during practice Wednesday. He was lackadaisical during individual running drills. He didn't run routes or catch passes during another position drill, instead choosing to hold a dummy and knocking the receivers as they came off the line. A KMGH-7 video caught Marshall punting the ball away after one drill instead of handing it to a ball boy, as the players are told. Marshall was held out ..."

Marshall's petulance on video fuels mea culpa

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August 28

Denver Post

"Brandon Marshall is not staging a holdout. He is not about to be traded. And he has not been suspended. So the drama behind his absence from the Broncos' practice Thursday may not have been all that dramatic, even as Marshall's display during practice Wednesday created another episode to "As Brandon's World Turns." In a report aired by KMGH-7 from Wednesday's practice, Marshall was nonchalant during drills and was caught punting the ball away when the drill was finished. Perhaps realizing the video of his behavior may not help him draw interest from other teams, Marshall quickly went into spin control during an interview late Thursday night on ESPN's "NFL Live" show. "I'm not going to do ..."

Brandon Marshall admits "error in judgment"

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August 28

Denver Post

"Brandon Marshall is not staging a hold out. He is not about to be traded. And he has not been suspended. So the drama behind his absence from Broncos' practice Thursday may not have been all that dramatic, even as Marshall's shameful display during practice Wednesday created another episode to "As Brandon's World Turns.'' Marshall did not participate in the Broncos' practice Thursday, although he was at the team's headquarters during the session. It appears Marshall was held out for punitive reasons for his unprofessional conduct during practice Wednesday. In the practice, Marshall was nonchalant during a high-step running drill between cushioned obstacles. A channel 7 video caught him ..."

Marshall to miss game at Seattle

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August 22

Denver Post

"Brandon Marshall will have another week to learn the Broncos' playbook. Marshall, the team's top receiver who, besides health issues, has asked to be traded, did not make the trip here for the Broncos' preseason game Saturday night against the Seattle Seahawks. Marshall spent most of the week practicing with the scout team. He also admitted earlier in the week he was unfamiliar with the playbook."

Broncos receiver Marshall's absence raises questions

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August 22

Denver Post

"There is something amiss between the Broncos and Brandon Marshall. The Broncos made a curious decision Friday when they decided not to take their top receiver with them for their preseason game here tonight against the Seattle Seahawks. Three other Broncos players — Brian Dawkins, Knowshon Moreno and Brandon Lloyd — also didn't make the trip. However, they were all held back because of injuries. Marshall is healthy. His status with the team seemed to change Tuesday afternoon when his agent, Kennard McGuire, met with Broncos management to reiterate a trade request Marshall said he first delivered to owner Pat Bowlen during a face-to-face meeting in June. In the Broncos' practices Sunday ..."

Marshall, Broncos nearing breaking point

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August 20

Longmont Times-Call

"Brandon Marshall could not have been happier last Friday.The Denver Broncos receiver called that day, when he was acquitted of misdemeanor battery charges, "one of the best days for the past three years of my life."He hasn't been so pleased the past few days, however, and on Wednesday, he admitted his relationship with the Broncos could be nearing a point of no repair."Unfortunately, sometimes it gets to that point," he said. "There are trust issues on both sides and it's understandable. We have to try our best to move forward."Marshall said he believed the two sides were moving forward, until Friday night.While Marshall was in an Atlanta courtroom that day, the rest of the Broncos were in ..."

Unhappy Marshall says breaking point could be near

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August 19

Denver Post

"Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall today admitted he is very behind in learning the offense and that he remains unhappy with team management. Marshall denied asking the team for more money, but said it is possible his relationship with the team could reach a breaking point. Marshall and his agent, Kennard McGuire, met with front office officials Monday afternoon. "Unfortunately, sometimes it gets to that point. There are trust issues on both sides and that's understandable," Marshall said. "We've got to try our best to move forward." Marshall has previously expressed - through a post on his blog - distrust with the team's medical staff over a nagging hip injury from last season, and ..."

Jets looking to make trade for wide receiver with Brandon Marshall, Dwanye Bowe on radar

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August 19

New York Daily News

"The Jets are known for making deals in August - remember some guy named Favre? - and they're thinking trade once again. They're exploring the wide-receiver market and have held preliminary discussions with a few teams, according to NFL sources. Although he's not officially on the trading block, the biggest name on the Jets' radar is the Broncos' Brandon Marshall, who has issued a pay me-or-trade me demand. The Broncos reportedly have no interest in trading Marshall, 25, one of the top young receivers in the league, but they also said the same thing about quarterback Jay Cutler - and now he's playing for the Bears. Because of off-the-field issues, a surgically repaired hip and enormous ..."

Disgruntled Marshall back at Broncos' camp

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August 19

Denver Post

"Disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Marshall participated in practice Tuesday afternoon, a day after he and his agent reiterated their desire for the team to either sign Marshall to a new contract or trade him. Marshall ran consistently on the second team behind Jabar Gaffney. The only time he ran with the first team was in four wide receiver sets or obvious running situations. Marshall's agent, Kennard McGuire, met with the Broncos' front office Monday afternoon, the first business day since Marshall was acquitted of two misdemeanor battery charges in an Atlanta courtroom on Friday. Told that the team was not going to give Marshall a new, lucrative deal, McGuire again said Marshall ..."

Broncos apologize to WR Brandon Marshall

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August 18

NFL.com

"The Denver Broncos apologized to disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Marshall this week for an incident involving their public relations staff, according to league and team sources, another unusual event in what has been a trying offseason between the sides. Broncos chief operating officer Joe Ellis apologized to Marshall on behalf of the organization after a junior member of the team's public relations staff was instructing players Friday on what to say after the team's preseason game that night, according to sources. The public relations staffer specifically was urging them not to express too much joy or emotion if questioned by the media about Marshall's acquittal on battery charges ..."

Again, Broncos' Marshall seeks pay boost

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August 18

Denver Post

"That didn't take long. On the first business day after Brandon Marshall was exonerated of battery charges following a trial Friday in Atlanta, his agent, Kennard McGuire, walked into Broncos headquarters at Dove Valley between training camp workout sessions Monday. Two NFL sources said McGuire sought out Broncos management to get a feel for the team's position on giving Marshall a contract extension. The Broncos told McGuire that at this time they were not willing to rework the wide receiver's deal, which has one year and $2.2 million remaining. Marshall then reiterated his trade demand that he first issued in June. The Broncos again told Marshall on Monday that they would not trade him. ..."

Broncos WR Marshall hoping comparison pays

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August 17

Denver Post

"What Brandon Marshall is to the Broncos, Roddy White is to the Atlanta Falcons. Both are their respective teams' No. 1 receivers who were named to the Pro Bowl last year. Both are coming off breakout, back-to-back seasons, with White accumulating 2,584 yards and 13 touchdown catches in 2007 and 2008 and Marshall recording a near-identical 2,590 yards and 13 TDs. Marshall is not unfamiliar with the similarities. Nor did he miss the news that White held out from the Falcons' training camp until he received a six-year, $50 million contract extension last week."

Bowlen mum on contract extension

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August 15

Denver Post

"Now that Brandon Marshall has his legal problems behind him, the question is whether he will move forward with his task of being a productive receiver for the Broncos. "I sure hope so," Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said prior to his team's preseason opener here Friday against the San Francisco 49ers. "He obviously will have to come down from what he's been through and get his head straight, but it's good for him that he was exonerated." As for the issue of Marshall's health, he is nearly fully recovered from the leg injury he suffered two weeks ago and should return to practice soon, maybe even Sunday. So if Marshall is no longer burdened by off-field issues and can quickly prove he has ..."

Broncos' Marshall acquitted

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August 15

Denver Post

"An Atlanta jury has acquitted Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall in his misdemeanor battery trial. The six-person jury - four women and two men - found that Marshall is not guilty of hitting his former girlfriend Rasheedah Watley on March 4, 2008. "It's been almost over a year and a half and I'm just happy that now, legally and emotionally we can move forward and hopefully get past this thing," Marshall said outside the courtroom. "For me, I'm excited about the opportunity just to start over. It's a new life almost." Marshall said he will be returning to Denver soon and that physically he is feeling good. He has not practiced since Aug. 2. Marshall's defense lawyer, Harvey Steinberg, argued ..."

Broncos owner Pat Bowlen hopes Brandon Marshall can move on

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August 15

Denver Post

"Now that Brandon Marshall has his legal problems behind him, the question is whether he will move forward with his task as a productive receiver for the Broncos. "I sure hope so," Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said prior to his team's preseason opener here against the San Francisco 49ers. "He obviously will have to come down from what he's been through and get his head straight, but it's good for him that he was exonerated." A six-person jury in Atlanta acquitted Marshall on two misdemeanor counts of battery Friday. A conviction likely would have brought further punishment, in the form of a suspension, from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. "It's good for Brandon," Bowlen said."

Broncos' Marshall not guilty

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August 14

Denver Post

"A six-person Atlanta jury will begin deliberations in Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall's misdemeanor battery trial this afternoon. The defense rested its case just before noon, EDT and lawyers for both sides will give their closing arguments after lunch. The second day of Marshall's trial began this morning with approximately 60 minutes of testimony from Marshall's former girlfriend, Rasheedah Watley, who claimed that Marshall hit her on March 4, 2008 at the Atlanta condominium the couple shared. During Watley's testimony, the prosecution entered seven photos of evidence. Five of the pictures showed her face and neck on March 5, the morning after her fight with Marshall. The other ..."

Jury sees photos of injuries girlfriend says Marshall gave her

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August 14

Denver Post

"Denver Post staff writer Lindsay H. Jones is in Atlanta covering the trial of Bronco Brandon Marshall on misdemeanor battery charges. She is filing updates with colleague Mike Klis. The trial is the result of an alleged altercation between Marshall and Rasheedah Watley on March 4, 2008, in Marshall's downtown condominium. The right-hand men of Roger Goodell, maybe even the commissioner himself, are sure to be paying attention. It's possible a significant portion of Marshall's 2009 season rests with the outcome of this trial. 8:45 a.m.: The prosecution, or state, rested its case. Marshall's attorney Harvey Steinberg called his first witness, officer Graves of the Denver police department. ..."

Defense rests its case for Broncos' Marshall

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August 14

Denver Post

"A six-person Atlanta jury will begin deliberations in Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall's misdemeanor battery trial this afternoon. The defense rested its case just before noon, EDT and lawyers for both sides will give their closing arguments after lunch. The second day of Marshall's trial began this morning with approximately 60 minutes of testimony from Marshall's former girlfriend, Rasheedah Watley, who claimed that Marshall hit her on March 4, 2008 at the Atlanta condominium the couple shared. During Watley's testimony, the prosecution entered seven photos of evidence. Five of the pictures showed her face and neck on March 5, the morning after her fight with Marshall. The other ..."

Marshall takes in alma mater's practice before trial

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August 13

Denver Post

"Brandon Marshall wasn't easy to miss as he watched the University of Central Florida football team's practice this week. He was the guy wearing the Broncos T-shirt. And to think Marshall's team pride has been questioned in recent months. Marshall's presence at his alma mater's practice in Orlando, Fla., when his Broncos were in training camp at Dove Valley, did present a follow-up question: How come? "He was excused," said Broncos coach Josh McDaniels. "There's nothing Brandon is doing wrong. He's just taking some time to address a personal matter and we've granted him the opportunity to take care of that." Marshall's personal matter is his trial today on a misdemeanor battery charge in ..."

Depth chart released: Marshall on second team

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August 11

Denver Post

"The Broncos just released their first depth chart (.pdf) of the 2009 season, as required by the NFL. After missing all but the first two days of full-squad workouts, Brandon Marshall has fallen out of the starting lineup. The team's top three receivers are listed as Eddie Royal, Brandon Stokley and Jabar Gaffney, which should come as no surprise to anyone who has watched training camp. Marshall, the team's top receiver the last two years, is on the second-team, listed behind Gaffney. Correll Buckhalter is listed as the No. 1 running back, followed by LaMont Jordan and then Peyton Hillis. Rookie Knowshon Moreno is listed fourth, though he took significant first-team reps on Monday morning. ..."

Broncos WR Marshall sits out because of hip

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August 3

Denver Post

"This can't help the bargaining position for a new contract. As the Broncos were engaging their offense against their defense Sunday during their morning training camp session, receiver Brandon Marshall limped slowly off the field and into the locker room. Marshall was favoring his left hip, which was surgically repaired March 31 by Dr. Marc Philippon of Vail. There didn't seem to be any outward concern from the team's Dove Valley headquarters. A recovery setback was not unexpected, considering Marshall is only four months removed from surgery. "I don't think too many of our players are 100 percent after a few days of hitting and popping," coach Josh McDaniels said. "We're always going to ..."

Marshall plays a position caught up in controversy

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August 2

Denver Post

"From the same proud, wide receiver position that once deposited the phrase "Just Give Me the Darn Ball," or something like that into the American sports lexicon, here comes Brandon Marshall. He is the Broncos' controversial star who has recently followed such receivers as Terrell Owens, Chad Ochocinco, Plaxico Burress, Anquan Boldin and Donald Driver in demanding "Just Pay Me, Myself and I the Darn Money." No other NFL position, it seems, has a greater percentage of prima donnas than receiver. "We were just talking about this subject the other day in the locker room," said Broncos quarterback Chris Simms. See, for all the glorification of the modern athlete, conversations in NFL locker ..."

Brandon Marshall impressive at Broncos camp

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August 1

Denver Post

"As he ran down the sideline a few feet from the crowd, Brandon Marshall was well-positioned to hear the cheers. The Broncos' star receiver had just made a nice catch on a well-thrown ball by quarterback Kyle Orton and Marshall was carrying out the play down field. This was his first, full-squad practice with the Broncos since he underwent hip surgery on March 31, yet there was no limp, no detectable signs of rust. "You could tell by watching him, he obviously has been working hard to try and get back where he was at last year," said Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler. The crowd applauded a bit louder with every stride Marshall took. The fans know Marshall has said he wants to be traded. But ..."

Broncos' Marshall, D.J. Williams miss practice again

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July 30

Denver Post

"Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall and linebacker D.J. Williams did not participate in training camp drills today. The disgruntled receiver was absent for the second consecutive day and Williams, a co-captain last year, missed his second practice in three days. Williams was ill Monday, but both veterans are complaining of soreness. They remained inside the club's complex during an hour-long practice with mostly rookies and quarterbacks. Coach Josh McDaniels said it is his standard procedure to shield any injured player from the field, even though viewing his new systems might benefit injured onlookers. "They'll get all the teaching and coaching that everyone else gets in the meeting ..."

Ravens may explore trade for Broncos' Marshall

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July 29

Yahoo! Sports

"Two NFL sources said the Baltimore Ravens may revisit the idea of trading for unhappy Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall(notes) if veteran Derrick Mason(notes) doesn't return from his sudden retirement. This comes after the Ravens were unsuccessful in getting veteran Drew Bennett(notes) to return. Bennett passed a physical last week, but then complained about an old knee injury before deciding to not play. Bennett's decision and Mason's retirement earlier this month have left the Ravens in a lurch at wide receiver. The Ravens think Mason's retirement was partly a ploy to help get more money from the team. (Mason had asked to renegotiate his deal earlier in the offseason.) "The ..."