Marshall has Pro Bowl aspirations - The Orange Mane

dragondawg · 09-06-2007, 04:01 AM

Broncos' 2nd-year receiver has Pro Bowl aspirations
By FRANK SCHWAB
THE GAZETTE

ENGLEWOOD -- If you remember Brandon Marshall’s 71-yard touchdown catch against Seattle last season, forget it.

Marshall wants you to. He enters this season as the Denver Broncos’ starting receiver opposite Javon Walker. The flash of talent Marshall showed last year, including a phenomenal catch and run for a touchdown against the Seahawks, didn’t impress him.

“That wasn’t nothing,” Marshall said. “I had a couple catches. I had only two touchdowns. That was me going out there doing my job, catching the ball. But those big plays, dominating — that wasn’t nothing. This will be the year to show you guys.”

This is the first time since 1996 Rod Smith hasn’t been one of Denver’s starting receivers. Smith was put on the physically unable to perform list because of a hip injury and will miss at least five games.

Last season Marshall had 20 catches, 309 yards and two touchdowns — not a bad rookie season considering he had two catches for 22 yards through nine weeks. Marshall’s progress was slowed last year by a knee injury in the preseason.

Marshall’s goals for his second year are far beyond his rookie resume.

“My individual goals are to be a Pro Bowl player and make plays week in and week out,” Marshall said. “With that in mind, the No. 1 goal is a team goal: the Super Bowl.”

The Pro Bowl isn’t a realistic goal for many players with 20 career catches, but Marshall is convinced.

“Absolutely,” Marshall said. “I don’t think it’s going to take long for people to realize I’m an NFL guy, I’m a starter and I will make plays. It’s not going to take long. It’s not going to take until the eighth game of the season or the third game of the season. From the first play of the game, you’re going to see that.”

Broncos receivers certainly aren’t lacking confidence. Walker said this week that, another year removed from knee surgery, he figured 1,500 or 1,600 yards was feasible. Walker had 1,382 yards for Green Bay in 2004, the year before he was injured.

Walker also is interested to see what Marshall can do in his first full season.

“Nobody out there in the NFL knows what Brandon can do on Sundays,” Walker said. “But we know because we see him every day in practice. Right now he’s a sleeper, but we know and I’m excited.”

Marshall missed a lot of practice time in the offseason minicamps and at the start of training camp, but was back to full speed by the end of the preseason.

As a fourth-round pick brought in to learn behind Smith and Walker last year, Marshall probably wasn’t supposed to be this far along in his career.

New Orleans’ Marques Colston is the only other receiver selected past the third round of last year’s draft who is listed as a starter.

Marshall was disappointed to go so late in the draft and still feels a bit slighted.

“I feel like I’m a little behind, and that’s why I play with a chip on my shoulder,” Marshall said.

“Going back to the draft and going back before that in college, I didn’t get many opportunities to show what I can do.”

Marshall said he’s grateful for the chance to finally be in the spotlight, starting with Sunday’s season opener at Buffalo.

“I’m just excited and anxious to get out there opening day and show what I can do,” Marshall said.

http://www.gazette.com/sports/marsha...ar_season.html

cutthemdown · 09-06-2007, 04:26 AM

You're rigt Marshall that was nothing. As in you have done nothing yet. I'd save the pro bowl talk for later.

Crushisback · 09-06-2007, 05:01 AM

“Nobody out there in the NFL knows what Brandon can do on Sundays,” Walker said. “But we know because we see him every day in practice. Right now he’s a sleeper, but we know and I’m excited.”

I like that comment.

Hogan11 · 09-06-2007, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cutthemdown

You're rigt Marshall that was nothing. As in you have done nothing yet. I'd save the pro bowl talk for later.

Me too.....I'm tired of the talk, prove it to me on gameday.

SportinOne · 09-06-2007, 05:27 AM

I'm very excited about this team. I just wish guys like Henry and Stokely and Rice had more tread left on the tires. Still, we have a pretty young team and we have quietly rebuilt on the fly pretty damn well.

bpc · 09-06-2007, 06:16 AM

I would love to see both WR's come up with TD's on Sunday. That would be a nice way for them to start the season off with a bang and also get Cutler some confidence early.

ssgtwc1 · 09-06-2007, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bpc

I would love to see both WR's come up with TD's on Sunday. That would be a nice way for them to start the season off with a bang and also get Cutler some confidence early.

That would be nice to see

But I would like to see one to Walker, Graham, Marshal, and Henry. Yeah I know, I'm dreaming

Atlas · 09-06-2007, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bpc

I would love to see both WR's come up with TD's on Sunday. That would be a nice way for them to start the season off with a bang and also get Cutler some confidence early.

Both WRs and Henry, Sheffler and Graham need one too. That would be a good start.

That One Guy · 09-06-2007, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TheChamp

I'm very excited about this team. I just wish guys like Henry and Stokely and Rice had more tread left on the tires. Still, we have a pretty young team and we have quietly rebuilt on the fly pretty damn well.

I'd hardly say they've done anything quietly this year. The Broncos were attached to just about every FA out there in at least being interested.

Ratboy · 09-06-2007, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

Both WRs and Henry, Sheffler and Graham need one too. That would be a good start.

I think Bly and Bailey may need a pair too.

Dr. Broncenstein · 09-06-2007, 10:07 AM

Dear Brandon,

Shut your pie hole.

Sincerly,

Doc B

no-pseudo-fan · 09-06-2007, 10:13 AM

OK one TD for Marshall, Walker, Scheffler, Graham, Henry, Stokely, Bailey, and Bly. Let's throw in a rushing TD for Cutler and one FG by Elam. That should give us 66 points on Sunday.

footstepsfrom#27 · 09-06-2007, 10:16 AM

I love that this guys confident bordering on cocky. People forget that not only was he fighting injury, but Plummer wouldn't look anywhere past Rod unless he had no choice when Javon was covered. Cutler has no such problem. Marshall caught 18 in 7 weeks...that's 41 over a season. I expect him to get 60 balls this year for 900 yards and maybe 8 scores. 2008 will be his real breakout year though. I think he'll be pro bowl caliber by then. Between him, Javon, and Scheffler we've got some big time weapons and the arm to get the ball anywhere on the field.

Smiling Assassin27 · 09-06-2007, 10:25 AM

hell, if the guy can just stay on the field, it'll be a step in the right direction. right now, he's a china doll.

footstepsfrom#27 · 09-06-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

hell, if the guy can just stay on the field, it'll be a step in the right direction. right now, he's a china doll.

He missed only one game last year.

Paladin · 09-06-2007, 10:31 AM

That was homer smack going the other way. Why are you all being so cautious? Throw caution to the wind and proclaim him an all-pro right now and avoid the rush.

That would upset a couple of mullets and a sparkie and faid or two, and we can then have more flame on this board.

What if he said: "Yeah, I hope to catch maybe 20 passes this year, and I don't think I will ever match those I had last year. I will be lucky to get past the LOS with the ball this year....."? Even old Crazyho would stop sucking on his tailpipe long enough to remark on that. And what member of the intelligentsia would not like to hear the pontifications of a car-banging, twinkie felating ignorant mullet like, say, Crazyho or Boob?

I say: Go for it, BMarsh!!!!!

Smiling Assassin27 · 09-06-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by footstepsfrom#27

He missed only one game last year.

he missed most of last year's training camp due to a knee. he missed most of the ota's due to a groin injury. he missed most of training camp due to a quad and had to be forced onto the field. that ain't a great track record. he gets credit for the 15 games he played but little/nagging injuries seem to be following Brandon thus far.

footstepsfrom#27 · 09-06-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

he missed most of last year's training camp due to a knee. he missed most of the ota's due to a groin injury. he missed most of training camp due to a quad and had to be forced onto the field. that ain't a great track record. he gets credit for the 15 games he played but little/nagging injuries seem to be following Brandon thus far.

It might be to early to say that's more than an aberation though. What's most important is that he's ready to go on game day. I'm just saying we ought to hold off on assuming he's fragile at this point.

telluride · 09-06-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by no-pseudo-fan

OK one TD for Marshall, Walker, Scheffler, Graham, Henry, Stokely, Bailey, and Bly. Let's throw in a rushing TD for Cutler and one FG by Elam. That should give us 66 points on Sunday.

You forgot Selvin. And Hixon!

theAPAOps5 · 09-06-2007, 01:05 PM

Can the talk and make the plays. I really don't want Marshall to become the next T.O. in regards to the media. He has God given talent, don't waste it or overshadow it by trying to be the next T.O. or Irving. Let your plays and stats talk for you.

no-pseudo-fan · 09-06-2007, 01:06 PM

Sorry. Make that 82 points. Defense also needs at least one safety, and on the free kick, Hixon will get his return for a TD

Kaylore · 09-06-2007, 01:12 PM

He's already there. For those upset he's talking too much: He's a wide receiver. He has exactly the kind of attitude you need to succeed in this league. They can't all be Rod Smith or Tory Holt, and at least the guy isn't TO whining about getting the ball. Marshall is going to be a monster this year.

CoBear23 · 09-06-2007, 01:19 PM

Jeez what the hell do you guys want him to say. He was asked what his goals are for the up-coming season and he answered perfectly. The number one goal for the team is the Super-Bowl and individually it's the pro-bowl. Why wouldn't he want to be a pro-bowl reciever?

I dont go to work thinking I want to be just an ok salesman, I go into work wanting to be and trying to be the best salesman I can.

I believe he has the talent, and I know he beileves it so why sugar -coat it?

HitEmCold · 09-06-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Can the talk and make the plays. I really don't want Marshall to become the next T.O. in regards to the media. He has God given talent, don't waste it or overshadow it by trying to be the next T.O. or Irving. Let your plays and stats talk for you.

I'm OK with the smack as long as he produces like either of those two.

footstepsfrom#27 · 09-06-2007, 01:33 PM

TO was asked the same question and said his goals were 100 catches, 1500 yards, "and at least 20 touchdowns". Marshall's at least keeping it reasonable. 60/900/8 for this year would nice production from him in '07...more in '08 though.

09-06-2007, 04:01 AM	#1
dragondawg All Pro Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,009	Marshall has Pro Bowl aspirations Broncos' 2nd-year receiver has Pro Bowl aspirations By FRANK SCHWAB THE GAZETTE ENGLEWOOD -- If you remember Brandon Marshall’s 71-yard touchdown catch against Seattle last season, forget it. Marshall wants you to. He enters this season as the Denver Broncos’ starting receiver opposite Javon Walker. The flash of talent Marshall showed last year, including a phenomenal catch and run for a touchdown against the Seahawks, didn’t impress him. “That wasn’t nothing,” Marshall said. “I had a couple catches. I had only two touchdowns. That was me going out there doing my job, catching the ball. But those big plays, dominating — that wasn’t nothing. This will be the year to show you guys.” This is the first time since 1996 Rod Smith hasn’t been one of Denver’s starting receivers. Smith was put on the physically unable to perform list because of a hip injury and will miss at least five games. Last season Marshall had 20 catches, 309 yards and two touchdowns — not a bad rookie season considering he had two catches for 22 yards through nine weeks. Marshall’s progress was slowed last year by a knee injury in the preseason. Marshall’s goals for his second year are far beyond his rookie resume. “My individual goals are to be a Pro Bowl player and make plays week in and week out,” Marshall said. “With that in mind, the No. 1 goal is a team goal: the Super Bowl.” The Pro Bowl isn’t a realistic goal for many players with 20 career catches, but Marshall is convinced. “Absolutely,” Marshall said. “I don’t think it’s going to take long for people to realize I’m an NFL guy, I’m a starter and I will make plays. It’s not going to take long. It’s not going to take until the eighth game of the season or the third game of the season. From the first play of the game, you’re going to see that.” Broncos receivers certainly aren’t lacking confidence. Walker said this week that, another year removed from knee surgery, he figured 1,500 or 1,600 yards was feasible. Walker had 1,382 yards for Green Bay in 2004, the year before he was injured. Walker also is interested to see what Marshall can do in his first full season. “Nobody out there in the NFL knows what Brandon can do on Sundays,” Walker said. “But we know because we see him every day in practice. Right now he’s a sleeper, but we know and I’m excited.” Marshall missed a lot of practice time in the offseason minicamps and at the start of training camp, but was back to full speed by the end of the preseason. As a fourth-round pick brought in to learn behind Smith and Walker last year, Marshall probably wasn’t supposed to be this far along in his career. New Orleans’ Marques Colston is the only other receiver selected past the third round of last year’s draft who is listed as a starter. Marshall was disappointed to go so late in the draft and still feels a bit slighted. “I feel like I’m a little behind, and that’s why I play with a chip on my shoulder,” Marshall said. “Going back to the draft and going back before that in college, I didn’t get many opportunities to show what I can do.” Marshall said he’s grateful for the chance to finally be in the spotlight, starting with Sunday’s season opener at Buffalo. “I’m just excited and anxious to get out there opening day and show what I can do,” Marshall said. http://www.gazette.com/sports/marsha...ar_season.html

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09-06-2007, 04:26 AM	#2
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,878	You're rigt Marshall that was nothing. As in you have done nothing yet. I'd save the pro bowl talk for later.

09-06-2007, 05:01 AM	#3
Crushisback Camp fodder Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 491	“Nobody out there in the NFL knows what Brandon can do on Sundays,” Walker said. “But we know because we see him every day in practice. Right now he’s a sleeper, but we know and I’m excited.” I like that comment.

09-06-2007, 05:27 AM	#5
SportinOne Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,436	I'm very excited about this team. I just wish guys like Henry and Stokely and Rice had more tread left on the tires. Still, we have a pretty young team and we have quietly rebuilt on the fly pretty damn well.

09-06-2007, 06:16 AM	#6
bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 12,580 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I would love to see both WR's come up with TD's on Sunday. That would be a nice way for them to start the season off with a bang and also get Cutler some confidence early.

09-06-2007, 10:07 AM	#11
Dr. Broncenstein Oldeskool Homeskool Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterile Fields Posts: 11,848 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	Dear Brandon, Shut your pie hole. Sincerly, Doc B

09-06-2007, 10:13 AM	#12
no-pseudo-fan True Orange & Blue Follow me... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: EPT Posts: 2,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Hidalgo	OK one TD for Marshall, Walker, Scheffler, Graham, Henry, Stokely, Bailey, and Bly. Let's throw in a rushing TD for Cutler and one FG by Elam. That should give us 66 points on Sunday.

09-06-2007, 10:16 AM	#13
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,126 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	I love that this guys confident bordering on cocky. People forget that not only was he fighting injury, but Plummer wouldn't look anywhere past Rod unless he had no choice when Javon was covered. Cutler has no such problem. Marshall caught 18 in 7 weeks...that's 41 over a season. I expect him to get 60 balls this year for 900 yards and maybe 8 scores. 2008 will be his real breakout year though. I think he'll be pro bowl caliber by then. Between him, Javon, and Scheffler we've got some big time weapons and the arm to get the ball anywhere on the field.

09-06-2007, 10:25 AM	#14
Smiling Assassin27 STOP! KIPER TIME! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 11,104 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	hell, if the guy can just stay on the field, it'll be a step in the right direction. right now, he's a china doll.

09-06-2007, 10:31 AM	#16
Paladin Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,152	That was homer smack going the other way. Why are you all being so cautious? Throw caution to the wind and proclaim him an all-pro right now and avoid the rush. That would upset a couple of mullets and a sparkie and faid or two, and we can then have more flame on this board. What if he said: "Yeah, I hope to catch maybe 20 passes this year, and I don't think I will ever match those I had last year. I will be lucky to get past the LOS with the ball this year....."? Even old Crazyho would stop sucking on his tailpipe long enough to remark on that. And what member of the intelligentsia would not like to hear the pontifications of a car-banging, twinkie felating ignorant mullet like, say, Crazyho or Boob? I say: Go for it, BMarsh!!!!!

09-06-2007, 01:05 PM	#20
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,131 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	Can the talk and make the plays. I really don't want Marshall to become the next T.O. in regards to the media. He has God given talent, don't waste it or overshadow it by trying to be the next T.O. or Irving. Let your plays and stats talk for you.

09-06-2007, 01:06 PM	#21
no-pseudo-fan True Orange & Blue Follow me... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: EPT Posts: 2,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Hidalgo	Sorry. Make that 82 points. Defense also needs at least one safety, and on the free kick, Hixon will get his return for a TD

09-06-2007, 01:12 PM	#22
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,322 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	He's already there. For those upset he's talking too much: He's a wide receiver. He has exactly the kind of attitude you need to succeed in this league. They can't all be Rod Smith or Tory Holt, and at least the guy isn't TO whining about getting the ball. Marshall is going to be a monster this year.

09-06-2007, 01:19 PM	#23
CoBear23 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 254	Jeez what the hell do you guys want him to say. He was asked what his goals are for the up-coming season and he answered perfectly. The number one goal for the team is the Super-Bowl and individually it's the pro-bowl. Why wouldn't he want to be a pro-bowl reciever? I dont go to work thinking I want to be just an ok salesman, I go into work wanting to be and trying to be the best salesman I can. I believe he has the talent, and I know he beileves it so why sugar -coat it?

09-06-2007, 01:33 PM	#25
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,126 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	TO was asked the same question and said his goals were 100 catches, 1500 yards, "and at least 20 touchdowns". Marshall's at least keeping it reasonable. 60/900/8 for this year would nice production from him in '07...more in '08 though.