Marshall Law

It looks like the Broncos will trade top wide receiver Brandon Marshall after trading away quarterback Jay Cutler earlier in the year. There is no way the Broncos will be able to move on with a distraction like Marshall.

Here is what the Denver Broncos offense looked like at the end of last season.

Coach Shanahan
QB Cutler
RB Nobody. They all got hurt.
WR Marshall
WR Eddie Royal
WR Brandon Stokley
TE Tony Scheffler

Here is what the Broncos should look like this coming season

Coach McDaniels
QB Kyle Orton
RB Knowshon Moreno
RB Correll Buckhalter
WR Eddie Royal
WR Brandon Stokely
WR Brandon Lloyd/Jabbar Gaffney
TE Tony Scheffler

The Broncos seem to downgrade on first glance, but if they can shore up the defense, in the weak AFC West, they don't have to be crazy in order to make the playoffs. The offense gets stronger in RB, which is something the Broncos didn't have last season.

I think the Broncos should trade Marshall as soon as possible, and it will be a blessing in disguise. Crazy right?

Here are Marshall's career numbers:

Year	Games	Rec	Yards	TD	Yds/G
2006	15	20	309	2	20.6
2007	16	102	1325	7	82.8
2008	15	104	1265	6	84.3

He was a Pro-Bowler in 2008. In each of the past two years, he has ranked in the top 5 in receptions, top 7 in yards, top 7 in receiving yards per game, and top 10 in yards per touch. He is an elite reciever, and a game changing type of player.

But...

For SOME reason, guys who get in trouble, who happen to play in the NFL cannot seem to stay out of trouble. Pacman, Chris Henry, Ced Benson, Tank Johnson all come to mind. I absolutely LOVE watching Marshall play. He is a certified Grade-A Beast on the football field, but you would think that the Darrent Williams incident would have been enough for him to learn from. Apparently not. Marshall will end up getting a full season suspension from Goodell eventually.

Are there any teams that should pursue Brandon Marshall? Yes. Even though I believe he will get himself kicked out of the league one day, there are teams that should try to get him to make a push for the Super Bowl in the short term.

Baltimore Ravens - The Flac Attack needs more options on offense.
Tennessee Titans - The Titans won 13 games with Justin Gage (651 yds, 6 TDs) as their leading receiver.
Indianapolis Colts - Manning + Wayne + Marshall would be UNSTOPPABLE
Minnesota Vikings (if Favre) - Favre won't be enough to get this team to the Super Bowl. Maybe Favre and Marshall will be enough.
Chicago Bears - Cutler and Marshall will be productive right away, and could go crazy on the NFC North.
Carolina Panthers - Muhsin is solid, but is a #3 receiver at this point in his career. Steve Smith and Marshall would be an unbelievable vertical and possession receiver combo.
Atlanta Falcons - Roddy White emerged last season playing with Matty Ice, and Marshall would be a nice big target for the improving quarterback.

Whoever gets him, or if Denver keeps him: Your time is running out. This guy is a ticking time bomb. You'd better win as soon as possible.