Eagles should ask about Brandon Marshall
Why the Denver receiver would make sense for the Eagles.
Eagles should ask about Brandon Marshall
Rich Hofmann, Daily News Sports Columnist
Last week, Andy Reid and Joe Banner walked a few Daily News reporters through the process they used in obtaining left tackle Jason Peters from Buffalo. They talked about seeing reports of Peters being disgruntled, checking to make sure their evaluation of Peters as a player was as good as they thought it was, and then making a phone call to the Bills. The way Banner told it, the Bills quickly rejected the idea of trading Peters. But Banner then asked if he could receive a phone call from the Bills if they changed their mind. The Bills agreed, saying that the Eagles were the first to express interest -- and, months later, they did call.
All of which is a long-winded way of saying that you have to hope the Eagles have already called the Denver Broncos and asked about wide receiver Brandon Marshall.
You know, 6-foot-4 Brandon Marshall.
You know, 230-pound Brandon Marshall.
You know, big red-zone target/Pro Bowl player Brandon Marshall.
His is the perfect stylistic complement to what they have. Of course, that doesn't mean the Broncos are trading him. Every indication, in fact, is that they aren't trading him, even though there are reports all over that Marshall is unhappy with his contract and with other unspecified problems with the team following hip surgery that will keep him on the shelf until training camp.
Think about it: after Jay Cutler whined his way out of town, it is hard to believe that the Broncos would agree to another whine-induced deal. The precedent would quickly become untenable. So they aren't likely trading him -- not now, anyway.
But there is always the off-season.
The Eagles are not dying for a receiver right now -- they really aren't. But you never know how things are going to play out -- who is going to develop and who isn't; who is going to get hurt and who isn't. And if there is any kind of a chance that this guy could shake loose, well, don't you want to get in line?
Joe, make the call now -- because you never know.
Rich, this jerk beats his wife. I don't want sadistic losers and bullies. No way.— jonnyB- does any1 know wen was his last arrest? cuz ive just looked up this guys stats and,with this team he may even shatter what T O has done hear along with that SB win. the guy has played n most of the games every season except his 1st season. so the leagal issues arrent getting n the way of him playing or playing well.i keep hearing we r SB bound with the team we have now but aint that y the city is still all over donovan? get brandon and we would win the SB.— philly sports
- does any1 know wen was his last arrest? cuz ive just looked up this guys stats and,with this team he may even shatter what T O has done hear along with that SB win. the guy has played n most of the games every season except his 1st season. so the leagal issues arrent getting n the way of him playing or playing well.i keep hearing we r SB bound with the team we have now but aint that y the city is still all over donovan? get brandon and we would win the SB.— philly sports
- sdffa11: what hell is wrong with you??— stevexmartin
- Can we stop chasing names? Rich, you have zero credibility and I am 100% confident I would do a better job than you as a reporter.— davekrieg
- If they could get him for say...Curtis and a 3rd or 4th round pick, then why not if it upgrades the team?— SteveS11
philly sports, I do agree!- Just stop it...PLEASE....just stop it with the "get WR ________" every time one of these jerks asks for a trade! The offense was good enough last year and improved the o-line. If the D stopped Warner in the fist half at all, we would have been in the Super Bowl.— cdedrick05
- N.O., as in T.O. How soon some forget. It's a team game.— Stephen_Niksa
- Why would we want the Eagles to trade for a prima donna receiver who has been in trouble with the law at least 3 times that have been reported. The staff have made their moves at the WR position. Let's now sit back as fans and see how it turns out.— dusk2k3
- Gotta say something here about ex-Iggle Stallworth. While just reading the article about his 30 day incarceration and other penalties imposed on him, something jumped out at me. Seems that after a night of drinking, he hit and killed a ma at 7:15 AM, crossing the street. He didn't drive away! He pulls over, calls 911 to report the accident, cooperates fully with police when they arrive, including taking DUI tests. I am absolutely flabbergasted! A wealthy, inebriated NFL player, and a wide reciever too(!), did all the things you would expect of an average person....and I am flabbergasted by it. Some times we live in huh?— TBear
- worst idea ever— phinally8008
- This guy is the total package....if it's a nightmare your looking for. Nothing but trouble on and off the field.— clobal
Ever wonder why he is also upset with his contract? - Well, that's because he's escaped multiple domestic violence trials with payoffs. Anyone see the Outside the Lines piece on him and his subsequent interview with Bob Ley after that piece? I can't believe that Rich Hofmann is even dedicating his failing writing skills to this guy - I would have been more interested if he suggested signing Plaxico.- let's get a guy who beats women- good idea rich- u sir, are a terrible "reporter"— justatc1
