The Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall has always said that he wants to leave Denver. A lot of people have guessed that the reason could be demand of new contract or a fresh start in a new team. Few people would relate it to the death of his teammate, Darrent Williams.
Some people always consider that Marshall could not get along well with Broncos Coach Josh McDaniels, but the two seem to be able to coexist most of the time. Few people heard Marshall said: "I hate Denver. I hope I get traded. I hate this f—ing city. Why aren’t you guys out looking for Williams’ killer?" He has been feeling much more grief and even guilt because he was with Williams shortly before he was killed in a driveby shooting.
Indeed, the Jan. 1, 2007 murder could be a major impetus for the Pro Bowl wide receiver to leave Denver, where he has spent all of his four NFL seasons. He has caught 100 passes for three consecutive seasons wearing Broncos jerseys, but memory of the former teammate could keep affecting his mindset. Perhaps he could only be relieved in a new place of different scenery.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Broncos WR Stokley paid $25K for touching official
The Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley was fined by the NFL $25,000 for making contact with an official during last weekend’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The touch also caused the receiver to be ejected from field that night.
The veteran in his 11th season of playing football in NFL jersey was upset over the lack of an interference call on a third-down play in the first quarter of the game against the Eagles when his route was disrupted by a defender. He did not see flag and continued to sprint down field and start yelling at back judge Todd Prukop, who pointed for him to go to his sideline. Then the touch came when Stokley started to run off the field, spinning and swiping his right arm in disgust but inadvertently slapping Prukop’s hand.
The fine seemed unacceptable to Stokley and he has said that he would appeal it.
The veteran in his 11th season of playing football in NFL jersey was upset over the lack of an interference call on a third-down play in the first quarter of the game against the Eagles when his route was disrupted by a defender. He did not see flag and continued to sprint down field and start yelling at back judge Todd Prukop, who pointed for him to go to his sideline. Then the touch came when Stokley started to run off the field, spinning and swiping his right arm in disgust but inadvertently slapping Prukop’s hand.
The fine seemed unacceptable to Stokley and he has said that he would appeal it.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Broncos QB Orton may not play next week with injured ankle
The Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton did not finish Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins and had to witness his team’s 27-17 loss to Redskins on the sideline.
What is even worse, he may have to stay out of field for next week’s game and his left ankle was heavily taped. He tried to continue to play Sunday’s game but eventually could only tell Coach Josh McDaniels that he would not be able to play.
“I was hoping to come back out, and I just wasn’t able to,” said Orton, who was 11 for 18 for 193 yards and two long touchdown passes to Brandon Marshall.
He also said it was still early to say whether he would be able to wear back his Broncos jersey and play next week’s game against the San Diego Chargers.
What is even worse, he may have to stay out of field for next week’s game and his left ankle was heavily taped. He tried to continue to play Sunday’s game but eventually could only tell Coach Josh McDaniels that he would not be able to play.
“I was hoping to come back out, and I just wasn’t able to,” said Orton, who was 11 for 18 for 193 yards and two long touchdown passes to Brandon Marshall.
He also said it was still early to say whether he would be able to wear back his Broncos jersey and play next week’s game against the San Diego Chargers.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Broncos might trade WR Marshall to Jets
After the Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall was suspended last week by Coach Josh McDaniels for the rest of the preseason, a lot of people began to guess whether he would have a chance to wear another team's nfl jersey and reports came out to say that the Pro Bowl receiver might be traded to New York Jets.
It has been well known that Marshall is unhappy with the Broncos ant their coach McDaniels. He has been asking for a new contract but was refused, and his request for a trade received no feedback from the front office. McDaniels suspended him for conduct detrimental to the team after the receiver had insubordinate actions during a practice.
The reports said that the Broncos might trade Marshall to the Jets for a first-round draft pick, which the Jets will unlikely offer. As one of the best receiver’s in the NFL, Marshall surely could help a team a lot at wide receiver, but the Jets already have their own receiver group, with Jerricho Cotchery as the team’s top wide receiver, and Chansi Stuckey competing with David Clowney for a backup spot.
It has been well known that Marshall is unhappy with the Broncos ant their coach McDaniels. He has been asking for a new contract but was refused, and his request for a trade received no feedback from the front office. McDaniels suspended him for conduct detrimental to the team after the receiver had insubordinate actions during a practice.
The reports said that the Broncos might trade Marshall to the Jets for a first-round draft pick, which the Jets will unlikely offer. As one of the best receiver’s in the NFL, Marshall surely could help a team a lot at wide receiver, but the Jets already have their own receiver group, with Jerricho Cotchery as the team’s top wide receiver, and Chansi Stuckey competing with David Clowney for a backup spot.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Broncos suspended Pro Bowl WR Marshall for the rest of preseason
It seems that the Denver Broncos neither want to lose Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall nor want to tolerate his “detrimental” conduct any more. So they took measure of suspension.
Broncos Coach Josh McDaniels informed Marshall on Friday that the team will suspend him for the rest of the preseason and expect him to be back by Sept. 6th to prepare for season opener on Sept. 13th. But will that work for the quarterback who has been demanding a trade and asking for a new contract? I am not so sure, but the team may just think that they need to do something to stop being offended.
Marshall made some boorish antics during Wednesday practice, walking while his teammates ran, punting a ball away instead of handing it to a ball boy and swatting a pass thrown to him. All of the actions were caught on video and broadcast by KMGH-TV. And he explained to reporters the next day that he was just feeling frustrated but not trying to force a trade through insubordination.
Marshall was the second Broncos player who was unhappy with McDaniels since the former New England offensive coordinator was hired in January to succeed the fired Mike Shanahan. The first one was Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler. Cutler had a quarrel with McDaniels after he knew that the new coach planned to trade him to bring his former New England quarterback, Matt Cassell. Afterwards, Cutler forced a trade to the Chicago Bears, who the Broncos will play against on Sunday night.
Broncos Coach Josh McDaniels informed Marshall on Friday that the team will suspend him for the rest of the preseason and expect him to be back by Sept. 6th to prepare for season opener on Sept. 13th. But will that work for the quarterback who has been demanding a trade and asking for a new contract? I am not so sure, but the team may just think that they need to do something to stop being offended.
Marshall made some boorish antics during Wednesday practice, walking while his teammates ran, punting a ball away instead of handing it to a ball boy and swatting a pass thrown to him. All of the actions were caught on video and broadcast by KMGH-TV. And he explained to reporters the next day that he was just feeling frustrated but not trying to force a trade through insubordination.
Marshall was the second Broncos player who was unhappy with McDaniels since the former New England offensive coordinator was hired in January to succeed the fired Mike Shanahan. The first one was Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler. Cutler had a quarrel with McDaniels after he knew that the new coach planned to trade him to bring his former New England quarterback, Matt Cassell. Afterwards, Cutler forced a trade to the Chicago Bears, who the Broncos will play against on Sunday night.
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