Brandon Marshall extended

[Draft Crazy]

Wohoooo can get my jersey now!

Brandon Marshall, Broncos agree to terms on four-year extension 

 

[Broncos6482]

Awesome news! Love this guy. And I love that he's being rewarded after showing up to all the offseason activities even without a contract.

Side note, doesn't someone on this board know him personally? Or am I thinking of someone else?

 

[cdumler7]

Awesome news! Love this guy. And I love that he's being rewarded after showing up to all the offseason activities even without a contract.

Side note, doesn't someone on this board know him personally? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Draft Crazy has a friendship/work relationship with him if I am not mistaken. So can't wait to maybe get a bit of insight once he gets a chance to maybe congratulate him on this awesome deal.

So details of the deal that I know so far. This is a 4-year extension added to his RFT that he signed or was going to sign for this year. So this is actually more of a 5-year deal not 4-year deal. So first year his cap hit from what I can tell will still be $2.53 million. So this is really a 5-year/$34.53 million deal with a $10 million signing bonus.

Haven't heard the breakdown of cap hit wise when and where kind of thing but looks like a great deal for both sides. Broncos get to keep a cornerstone piece of our defense throughout the prime of his career and it looks like they gave him a very fair deal for his production and position. For those saying the Broncos only lowball players this deal right here goes very counter to that idea. They are just not a team that overpays like so many out there.

 

[SpringStein]

According to this, he is guaranteed $15MM on signing. Good for him, couldn't be happier for a player.

$15 million fully guaranteed at signing for LB Brandon Marshall

 

[RDog]

A hard-working leader of our defense. This was a must-sign deal that seems fair to both sides.

 

[CEH]

Signing bonus but will play for 2.53 MM this year and the contract extends next year.

 

[58crash]

This is great news for him and the Broncos .. Glad we took care of him now and not waiting ! He was well worth that contract .

 

[58crash]

Marshall: Higher expectations, bigger goals 

 

[Draft Crazy]

Awesome news! Love this guy. And I love that he's being rewarded after showing up to all the offseason activities even without a contract.

Side note, doesn't someone on this board know him personally? Or am I thinking of someone else?

I spoke to Marshall last night. He was very happy to be locked into Denver for the next 4 years. This is where he wants to be. He assured he is playing every season like he has the previous as he isn't the type to just get his contract and run. Which I'd never even think of him doing as good of a person as Marshall comes off to me. He also said he doesn't like the Las Vegas heat. (Random note)

 

[cdumler7]

I spoke to Marshall last night. He was very happy to be locked into Denver for the next 4 years. This is where he wants to be. He assured he is playing every season like he has the previous as he isn't the type to just get his contract and run. Which I'd never even think of him doing as good of a person as Marshall comes off to me. He also said he doesn't like the Las Vegas heat. (Random note)

I loved listening to his press conference. Honestly you can hear the fire in his voice of wanting to do even more for this team. Also he does not like Jacksonville from the way he spoke of his experience there. Kind of reminds me of hearing Big Al speak of his time in Cincinnati of coaches just being jerks and just not a great atmosphere. Very proud of the player he has become and can't wait to see him be our leader on the field for the next really 5 years since it is more of an extension than just a flat 4-year deal.

Also just one other note. Anybody else find it funny that it took Gase and Manning going to Del Rio and Fox to convince them that this kid shouldn't be on the practice squad and should be given a chance to shine on the roster? Just seems like 2 defensive minded guys should have noticed what this kid was bringing to the table especially Del Rio since he was a Linebacker for a long time. Maybe they did notice just were not quite as vocal as Gase and Manning about this kid. On that note this is why I do think Sunshine can take over as the 3rd WR on the team this year. Manning and others have spoke in the past about how he loves to scout players during his down time from preparing for NFL games. This is why I don't think Manning will stay away from the game for too long because he just loves it way too much. Also shows though that he does have a scouts eye to notice talent.

 

[Draft Crazy]

I loved listening to his press conference. Honestly you can hear the fire in his voice of wanting to do even more for this team. Also he does not like Jacksonville from the way he spoke of his experience there. Kind of reminds me of hearing Big Al speak of his time in Cincinnati of coaches just being jerks and just not a great atmosphere. Very proud of the player he has become and can't wait to see him be our leader on the field for the next really 5 years since it is more of an extension than just a flat 4-year deal.

Also just one other note. Anybody else find it funny that it took Gase and Manning going to Del Rio and Fox to convince them that this kid shouldn't be on the practice squad and should be given a chance to shine on the roster? Just seems like 2 defensive minded guys should have noticed what this kid was bringing to the table especially Del Rio since he was a Linebacker for a long time. Maybe they did notice just were not quite as vocal as Gase and Manning about this kid. On that note this is why I do think Sunshine can take over as the 3rd WR on the team this year. Manning and others have spoke in the past about how he loves to scout players during his down time from preparing for NFL games. This is why I don't think Manning will stay away from the game for too long because he just loves it way too much. Also shows though that he does have a scouts eye to notice talent.

I will never forget Marshall his first year on the PS and how much he would hit me up telling me the vets couldn't believe he was still on the PS. He said several players talked to the coaching staff about getting him activated. At the time they were pretty good at LB however in fairness to Denver and nobody in the NFL was trying to sign him off the Broncos PS so Denver was in a pretty good situation to "STORE" him.. Then Von Miller went down and Marshall got his calling. As the season went on Marshall was getting more and more frustrated but remained positive. He and others knew he belonged on the active roster. He patiently waited despite being frustrated. Denver was his favorite team as a child and here he was living out his dream as a Denver Bronco. Here is a guy who could've given up getting cut by Jacksonville twice, he could have been ok with "just making it", but he wasn't satisfied. He was a terror on scout team in Denver and worked his way up through hard work, and the respect from his own teammates. Marshall is really the ideal team player and well loved teammate. He hasn't changed from the day I talked to him at Nevada to the day he lands his first big contract. I've known a lot of good NFL players as persons in my lifetime, but Marshall is right near the top with the likes of Alterraun Verner, Trumaine McBride, Devin McCourty (and others).... I respect him as much as any player I've been in contact with, not because of the player he is but because of the person he is. I share his story and his journey to get where he is today with many players I have contact with who may not think their time is coming. Zaire Anderson being one of those guys who was in a similar situation last year where he felt like he should be on the active roster.

 

[cdumler7]

I will never forget Marshall his first year on the PS and how much he would hit me up telling me the vets couldn't believe he was still on the PS. He said several players talked to the coaching staff about getting him activated. At the time they were pretty good at LB however in fairness to Denver and nobody in the NFL was trying to sign him off the Broncos PS so Denver was in a pretty good situation to "STORE" him.. Then Von Miller went down and Marshall got his calling. As the season went on Marshall was getting more and more frustrated but remained positive. He and others knew he belonged on the active roster. He patiently waited despite being frustrated. Denver was his favorite team as a child and here he was living out his dream as a Denver Bronco. Here is a guy who could've given up getting cut by Jacksonville twice, he could have been ok with "just making it", but he wasn't satisfied. He was a terror on scout team in Denver and worked his way up through hard work, and the respect from his own teammates. Marshall is really the ideal team player and well loved teammate. He hasn't changed from the day I talked to him at Nevada to the day he lands his first big contract. I've known a lot of good NFL players as persons in my lifetime, but Marshall is right near the top with the likes of Alterraun Verner, Trumaine McBride, Devin McCourty (and others).... I respect him as much as any player I've been in contact with, not because of the player he is but because of the person he is. I share his story and his journey to get where he is today with many players I have contact with who may not think their time is coming. Zaire Anderson being one of those guys who was in a similar situation last year where he felt like he should be on the active roster.

Really love this kind of insight and glad the two of you have formed a friendship and that you have been able to encourage him through the good times and the struggles. He did talk about in his press conference how a Jacksonville coach had told him that he didn't think the NFL was his future. That has to be devastating to hear and a shot to your confidence. Glad he stuck with it and definitely a story to share with all people pursuing your dreams in that just because one person doesn't believe in you doesn't mean they know all and that you should give up. Glad he stuck with it and I am so happy the Broncos are the ones who get the reap the reward of his hard work and dedication to winning the respect of fans, coaches, and his teammates with his play on the field and his work off the field.

 

[Draft Crazy]

When he first arrived on the PS they stuck him with #98 too. (Odd # for a LB although a few have worn it at LB) He wasn't too excited about wearing a 90's number. At that time #54 was open, I told him he better grab that.. He was a bit nervous asking being the new guy, but he did so anyway. He got #54. When JD Walton was cut he thought about switching to #50. He sent me a text asking if he should grab #50. At first I thought it sounded like a good idea. #50 has been worn by C's for so long (Hamilton, Walton, etc) that a LB hadn't worn it in awhile.... Then I told him hell you made strides in the #54, it has been working for you. Don't change it.

 

[cdumler7]

When he first arrived on the PS they stuck him with #98 too. (Odd # for a LB although a few have worn it at LB) He wasn't too excited about wearing a 90's number. At that time #54 was open, I told him he better grab that.. He was a bit nervous asking being the new guy, but he did so anyway. He got #54. When JD Walton was cut he thought about switching to #50. He sent me a text asking if he should grab #50. At first I thought it sounded like a good idea. #50 has been worn by C's for so long (Hamilton, Walton, etc) that a LB hadn't worn it in awhile.... Then I told him hell you made strides in the #54, it has been working for you. Don't change it.

It would be weird to see him in the #50 jersey at this point. He is stuck with #54 whether he likes it or not. Glad he has really worked through the ranks. Seems so weird to me that we seem to be finding our ILB's these days through a lot of different avenues other than the draft. yes we had Trevathan but Marshall and Davis now have come through the waiver wire and Zaire obviously through UDFA. I guess we do have Nelson through the draft. Shows though that Elway and his scouts are working hard to better this team through a bunch of different avenues. I've never understood why Green Bay chooses to operate almost exclusively just through the draft. Just seems like a very limiting factor. I understand they have had a ton of success but honestly I would put that more on the QB's they have had for the past what 30 years than that of always building a championship roster around that QB.

 

[Draft Crazy]

It also seems like GB has been slipping the past few years in the draft. Their D has been full of high round busts and stop gaps gone bad.

BMarsh is firmly set in the #54!

 

[Draft Crazy]

 

[cdumler7]

It also seems like GB has been slipping the past few years in the draft. Their D has been full of high round busts and stop gaps gone bad.

BMarsh is firmly set in the #54!

Agree. I really think last year showed the frustration of Rodgers with the team not investing outside of the draft. When you don't draft well you have to look elsewhere if you really do want to compete. They can't just keep saying "Rodgers go win us the division." The Colts did that with Manning and while it worked great to get them to the playoffs every single season they couldn't do squat in the playoffs. The better teams know how to make anybody else but the QB beat them and when all you have is a QB well eventually those teams fail.

 

[CEH]

I will never forget Marshall his first year on the PS and how much he would hit me up telling me the vets couldn't believe he was still on the PS. He said several players talked to the coaching staff about getting him activated. At the time they were pretty good at LB however in fairness to Denver and nobody in the NFL was trying to sign him off the Broncos PS so Denver was in a pretty good situation to "STORE" him.. Then Von Miller went down and Marshall got his calling. As the season went on Marshall was getting more and more frustrated but remained positive. He and others knew he belonged on the active roster. He patiently waited despite being frustrated. Denver was his favorite team as a child and here he was living out his dream as a Denver Bronco. Here is a guy who could've given up getting cut by Jacksonville twice, he could have been ok with "just making it", but he wasn't satisfied. He was a terror on scout team in Denver and worked his way up through hard work, and the respect from his own teammates. Marshall is really the ideal team player and well loved teammate. He hasn't changed from the day I talked to him at Nevada to the day he lands his first big contract. I've known a lot of good NFL players as persons in my lifetime, but Marshall is right near the top with the likes of Alterraun Verner, Trumaine McBride, Devin McCourty (and others).... I respect him as much as any player I've been in contact with, not because of the player he is but because of the person he is. I share his story and his journey to get where he is today with many players I have contact with who may not think their time is coming. Zaire Anderson being one of those guys who was in a similar situation last year where he felt like he should be on the active roster.

Tyler Polumbus just said the same thing on the radio. How BMarsh would terrorize the Oline while on the PS and the Oline coaches would wonder why this guy was never elevated.

 

[Draft Crazy]

Marshall is also the type of person/player you have no issues giving a big contract to. No off field issues and always gives 100%. Not a give me the money and quit on you guy.

As an organization you have to feel about as comfortable as you can giving someone like him the money.

 

[cdumler7]

Marshall is also the type of person/player you have no issues giving a big contract to. No off field issues and always gives 100%. Not a give me the money and quit on you guy.

As an organization you have to feel about as comfortable as you can giving someone like him the money.

I was just reading an article that was trying to show why they think this contract to Marshall is baffling. So far in Elway's tenure he hasn't shown a ton of value to the ILB position and has let talented guys like Woodyard and Trevathan walk out the door. So why now with Marshall? Well I think this is a big part of it in there really are no question marks with Marshall. He had the foot injury but obviously showed that was not something that was going to hamper his ability on the field and is the guy that they leave in on pretty much every single play because of his ability to not only get everybody in the right spot but be dangerous in both the run and pass game. Very glad Elway got this done with such a great player and person. Really shows that Elway is not the cheapskate some have made him out to be but he just saves the team's money for when they know they can't live without that player.