When Mike Shanahan, then head coach of the Denver, Broncos' was fired and rookie Josh McDaniel's was hired to lead the Denver Bronco's back to the days of glory, many never thought that he would also bring turmoil to the once stable organization. Granted, there were past issues and drama. One stands up glaringly during the Reeves / Elway gate era. No team goes without and some might say as the league grows in popularity, the drama will grow in conjunction.
First was the absolute bungling of the Jay Cutler episode which was a true black eye on the newly found McDaniel's regime. All seemed lost with Bronco fans, losing their super star quarter back in a retaliatory move when McDaniel's went shopping around for another quarter back. Almost like shopping with your wife for a size 2 lingerie when your wife is a size 4. The only resolution for the fans, was the static ill performance of Jay Cutler in his new home. The pain quickly subsided when Cutler reverted to his Denver Broncos days and you could expect at minimum, 1 interception per game.
Now enters Brandon Marshall. Marshall, a talent unseen among NFL wide receivers also wanted out. But, no, no, no. McDaniel's new he couldn't lose his star receiver.... yet. Brandon Marshall continued throughout the season to bring more and more drama to the franchise. With sparks of nearly inhuman catches that were shortly erased by antics of a 5 year old, Brandon appears he might be getting his wish, finally.
With "voluntary" off season conditioning under way and restricted free agent tags being placed on players, Marshall appears to be making yet another statement for his dislike for his current head coach. Missing the off season conditioning and making a trip to Seattle, it now appears Marshall will be wearing the Pacific blue and neon green of the Seattle Seahawks.
Before, they were merely rumors but Seahawk GM John Schneider has talked with the Broncos and Marshall's agent Kennard McGuire and looks like there are steady contract negotiations as you read this opinion piece.
If, and probably more correct, when Marshall becomes a Seahawk, what effects will it have on both the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks? My personal opinion, this is a stellar move for at least the Denver Broncos. I'm not referring to losing an all star receiver, but merely the minutia Marshal brought to the locker room along with run in(s) with law enforcement. The Broncos will also be getting Seattle's first round draft pick, hopefully not used for a replacement receiver but more to fill the wholes of the defense which last year had much of a glimmer of a top 5 caliber defense.
For Marshall, I only see this working out well if Pete Caroll can find a good, no I mean great quarter back to feed this animal of a receiver. Many will say "Orton was able to get him the ball", but Denver at least was able to protect the marginal quarter back which allowed him to get the ball down the field.
I short, the Broncos need to NOT burn their draft pick and Seattle, well, they need to hope Marshall and grow up and they can maintain a good pass protection.
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