Posturing before the trades - how about Brandon Marshall?

I am reading stuff that is very interesting indeed. Right after the end of the last season Brandon Marshall cleaned his locker out, and he took his name plate or something (I can't exactly remember what, but it was significant) off the locker. I think he did it on purpose to show his disgust about the head coach then, and maybe it was a rant, not a signal.

Recently Brandon has been interviewed and has made some quotes. He is talking positive, McDaniels is talking positive and Bowlen is talking positive too. Is this a staged thing, or is it real? I really believed at season's end that Marshall was going to seek a trade, even though he is a restricted free agent.

Football commentators like Shannon Sharpe have stated a belief that Marshall will be wearing a new jersey soon. Actually when I heard Sharpe say this, I was more influenced to believe it too. He said there are 3 teams that would make acceptable offers for him without a doubt (paraphrased). Many in the sports writing world agree, some do not.

Here is what Brandon recently said: (from this link)

“Last year I handled things totally wrong,” Marshall said. “I just looked at the business side of things and took things too personally. This year I’m going to remove myself from the situation and let the Broncos decide the direction we’re going to go in as an organization.”

Bowlen also had this to say: (this link)

“I think Brandon is going through a maturing process. Personally, I saw change in his personality and approach to things [in recent times]. He didn’t have the same sort of attitude and anxiety that he’s had. I personally would like to see him stay. And there’s still a good possibility that could happen. Now, if the head coach sits down and says no, I want to trade him, or I’ve got a deal that’s going to be beneficial to the club, I don’t think I’m going to override him.”

So it is evident that no matter how strongly Bowlen feels about Brandon, he will step aside and allow Josh McDaniels to do whatever he wants to do. Wow, that is confidence isn't it? Amazing stuff. I cannot imagine him being that in love with the head coach, but I guess he is and we all have to live with it.

So I am not going to paste up Josh McDaniels comments here. I will paraphrase - He just feels that Brandon is welcome and he wants him to continue to be a part of the team. He agrees that Brandon is a contributor and has worked hard to improve. His public position is that he wants him to return and play for the Broncos again. OK, if that is true, then fine. It is hard for me to believe.

He also has said he wants Sheffler back too. He is another one I expect to find another place to play. I just feel both of them will be traded and all this public relations is a smoke screen and that is my opinion. I could be wrong of course, but that is what I think.

Denver gets a good draft pick this year after trading Cutler away last year and I believe they are going to try to get a new wide receiver - again, I could be wrong but it is a practical idea to consider. Also wonder who is going to be their QB. I don't think it will be Orton do you?