Report: Broncos' Marshall will get three-game suspension

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Published August 3, 2008 at 10:57 p.m.

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Would a three-game suspension for the Broncos' Brandon Marshall be appropriate?

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Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall has been suspended for three games by the NFL.

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August 3, 2008

11:15 p.m.

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Dynamicdave writes:

So he will (if the reports are accurate) miss Oakland and San Diego. Man, 2 divisional games without our top WR. Well, the other wideouts had better be ready to pick up the slack. And Brandon had better be ready to get that counseling. Do the right thing, Brandon.
August 4, 2008

4:57 a.m.

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windbourne writes:

Here is a person with a great deal of talent.
Hopefully, just hopefully, this kid will grew up and be a man. He needs to take his lumps, learn from it, and move on.
August 4, 2008

5:49 a.m.

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bronco4428 writes:

2 games is crazy for this guy, i just dont understand how marshawn lynch hits someone and leaves the scene and the guy got no anything fine or suspension. its mind blowing. i cant believe hes gonna miss the san diego game. the one guy thats flat out dominant on the field we are not going to have vs that team its unreal
August 4, 2008

6:19 a.m.

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leroypaula writes:

This guy is still a jerk. Eleven 911 calls to his house and still out of jail. Can you say domestic violence.
August 4, 2008

7:29 a.m.

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Gonzopozo writes:

Marshall won't matter in the San Diego game anyway - it's the Raiders game that we'll miss him - and the way I see this season shaping up is we need to sweep Oakland and KC 'cause we'll lose to SD twice. We need 10 wins minimum for the playoffs. 4-2 in the Division and 6-4 outside might be enough.

Remember this name - Ryan Torain.
August 4, 2008

8:25 a.m.

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mojambo writes:

Yes, he can play in preseason games.

It's obvious that he needs some help, and swift kick in the tail. For that, I'm grateful to see the commish stepping up and making it happen. Let's hope he learns.

However, as a fan of this team it feels very unfair, particularly compared to Lynch in Buffalo.

I feel very conflicted about this.
August 4, 2008

8:53 a.m.

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incognitoboy writes:

if m. lynch gets nothing for his FLAGRANT transgression, b. marsh should get no more than a one game suspension to go with his counseling.

gonzopozo - '4-2 in the Division and 6-4 outside might be enough.'
you've got to be kidding. san diego will come away with at LEAST that many wins and if they beat us twice, that counts for 6 div. wins, and there's no way they go 5-5 outside to best us by only one game. even in that case they take the division, and unless the jags or browns fall flat, we miss the playoffs. both those teams could easily go 10-6 even in their tougher-than-ours divisions.

bottom line: our other wr's better step it up. can i get a big AMEN and a HALLE-eddieroyal-LUJAH!!

btw: is anybody besides me completely shocked that nate 'over-pursue/what's a tackle?' webster snatched the starting 'mike' LB position away from niko?
August 4, 2008

8:56 a.m.

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sbhchawk writes:

Nothing to get to excited about yet gents. Early report that has not been confirmed yet. I'm hoping a one game comes down as Oakland isn't good enough to win even with us missing Marshall. And the guy does need a lesson to teach him to be a better person and hitting a wallet for 1/16 of your yearly income is a big lesson.
August 4, 2008

9:10 a.m.

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BMat writes:

A two game suspension won't help this guy. I'll bet anyone reading this post Marshall will get into more trouble. He's just not smart enough to figure this out, trust me.

What's Rod Smith gonna do to keep him outta trouble? Take him to Blackjack Pizza after the game if he scores a touchdown?

You read it here first. No chance this works. No chance.
August 4, 2008

9:17 a.m.

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lamborghini2415 writes:

well with out marshall we r screwed against the charger and will have to depend heavily on the run game for the raiders game and same with the chargers and will have to rely alot on tony ,keary stokley eddie and jackson.
August 4, 2008

9:30 a.m.

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CaptainObvious writes:

What a dumba$$! All the promise in the world, and he's pissing it away for petty crap. That's the mark of a small person.
August 4, 2008

9:34 a.m.

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Spider writes:

No, it's not fair that Lynch got away with his transgression scott free. But this is what Marshall needs. This is his wake up call. The choice is up to him to make the best of this and buckle down to become a hall of famer or stay on his current path and become one of the biggests busts in NFL history.
August 4, 2008

9:38 a.m.

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LingLingfor_prez writes:

Maybe someone will step up in his place and this would sort itself out. Opportunity is there.
August 4, 2008

9:40 a.m.

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SE7EN writes:

I'm more worried about our Defense stopping the SD offense, than I am about not having Marshall on the field. One guy isn't going to win the game. Our defense has to step up and stop LT and our Line needs to put some heat on rivers. That's the only way we can with with or without marshall.
August 4, 2008

10:03 a.m.

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jlstaud writes:

se7en,

Thank you for shedding a little light on this forum. The San Diego game will not be won or loss by Brandon Marshall. The game will be won or loss by the defense. If they can step up and hold Ladanian in check the Broncos can win. If Tomlinson gets 25 touches and puts up 150 yards with a couple scores then it doesn't matter if Brandon plays or not. In addition our running game has to show up and we have to control the line of scrimmage. Granted it stinks to loose Marshall for a couple games, but it isn't the end of the world.
August 4, 2008

11:19 a.m.

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jugdish writes:

Why should entire organization be punish for one player's actions? NFL should fine by salary percentage starting at 25% and going up depending on issue. Then require 120 hour community service in whatever area the offender involved; along with required counseling. That salary taken should then go to charity in whatever area offender was involved. Wouldn't this approach do more to not only punish the "individual" but help with much needed money for the often not for profit organizations that deal with these issue? The current suspension system punishes organization, other players, fans and NFL has a whole. No doubt Brandon Marshall has some issues. But suspending him for two division games? Imagine Chargers going without LT or Gates for two division games. It could alter season. This suspension could doom Denver's season. Possible 0-2 hole. Losing Marshall hurts a lot more than you think. He is a load to cover and presents matchup problem. Without him Broncos are average at best at wideout and have no other threat such as an LT in the backfield. Get ready for 8 in box, sacks and low rushing yards in first two game. This is going to sting and there's no getting around that. As a fan, I'm upset with Marshall and the NFL. Marshall for putting us in this situation in the first place and the NFL for not having a better system in place. A system that bottom line punishes offender and not those around him.
August 4, 2008

11:30 a.m.

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RockyV writes:

Right now it's all speculation - for all we know it'll be an eight game suspension... we won't know until it's truly been decided.

This article isn't much more than gossip...
August 4, 2008

11:32 a.m.

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BLACKHOLEMARK writes:

You all are drink the orange tang too much. Brandon "I slipped on a Mickey D wrapper and stuck my hand into a TV screen" Marshall is a loser. Wake up people. They guy has talent, but he doesnt know how to use it..The only studd on your team now is Cutler. Your team is done.

The Broncos are on the decline as long as Trannyhan is still there. His best days are behind him...(See John Elway.)

And on Monday Night....Get ready for the biggest can of whoop !@#$ that you have ever seen. The Broncos got lucky with a last minute FG miss last season. And then got stomped in their own cribb to follow it up. Good luck stopping the run this season...LMAO

McFadden and boys...Dont forget that D that will dominate the entire field this year.

So for all you haters get ready for a horrible season in Denver.

Here is to kicking your !@#$ Sept 8th, see ya there. Dont be late
August 4, 2008

11:38 a.m.

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dilligaf writes:

I look at this the same as I looked at loosing Elam. If this is what will cause the Broncos from winning they have more problems than they think. It will be a long season. As far as Elam goes if they score TD's instead of field goals they won't miss him at all. If they need field goals they won't go anywhere anyway.
August 4, 2008

11:46 a.m.

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Kevin27 writes:

Buttholemark, remember to wear a Darth Vader mask or something so nobody will see how embarrassed you are when Denver runs all over you. Marshall a loser? At least he didn't try to quit in the middle of training camp. Javon Walker dosen't want to play because he knows what's coming he plays his old team. We won't even need Marshall to beat you down. So pick out your best costume and put on some makeup cuz we all know how you raiders like to play dress-up, and stand by for your first of many losses this year.
August 4, 2008

12:04 p.m.

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BLACKHOLEMARK writes:

You were beaten by the Raiders with Marshall last year...and squeaked out a narrow win on a missed FG. The Raiders got better, the Broncos got worse...Tell us all like we are 5 how the Broncos can conceivably beat the Raiders. Do entertain us. The Raiders defense alone will win them 4 games and the #6 run offense in all the NFL got even better with Bush and McFadden. Bush was a #1 prospect ranked higher than AP coming out of college.

Its gonna be a long season for the Broncos...

Playoffs? HAHAHAHAH Thats one to laugh on.
August 4, 2008

12:17 p.m.

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meatwad writes:

defense alone will win you guys 4 games? That's great but last i saw burgess was getting pushed around at his unnatural position and Jamarcus had a boo boo on his elbow and couldn't finish practice. So you're defensive backs are good, but that won't matter once teams run all over you. Raiders were 31st in stopping the run last year and made no steps to try to make it better this year. Jamarcus can't carry a team, he's not bright enough. Also, if he gets hurt than what? tusiasopopo or whatever?
August 4, 2008

12:38 p.m.

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BLACKHOLEMARK writes:

I guess running the ball doesnt count. Since the Broncos have no running game anymore. And last I saw of your D line and D as a whole, Ill take my chances with the Raider D. Dont forget about our all star cast of LBs that led the NFL in interceptions.

As for J Russell, he can lead? Um, do you know what school and conference he comse from? Id stop talking, your embarressing your group of fans here. =)

The Broncos had their time. Trannyhan is over the hill. He hasnt produced a good team in a long time. See Elway.

We'll see on Sept 8th just how far away the Broncos are. The Raiders have more than turned the corner.
August 4, 2008

12:50 p.m.

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meatwad writes:

Listen to this guy, I think he forgot his team was 4-12 and have been bottom dwellers in the NFL for how long now? Holemark, as soon as your ego calms down, or the nfl season starts, you'll see how embarrassded you'll be for years to come. Did you guys really need a running back? Heh you're rebuttle for your teams weak upfront was our team's weak upfront too? Yea, we're bad but so are you...lmao. If you're team can't stop the run than your offense won't get as many touches, but I guess you're offensive running abilities make up for that? Our team has taken some steps to try to be better upfront, and what has your team done? Drafted a running back? I guess Al wants every game to be a shootout. You look stupid calling down other teams until your team has a winning season....and don't bring up 8 years ago lol.
August 4, 2008

1:06 p.m.

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BLACKHOLEMARK writes:

Heck, at least 8 years ago we were there. And have won 3. Where has Denver been the last 8 years?? Your team is in complete disarray. The Raiders last season has no bearing on this season in your eyes. Ok, well Sept 8th when the Broncos get beat by the Raiders, what will you say then? They got lucky? Heck, the Broncos for all intents and purposes last year got swept by a 4-12 team. If not for the lucky TO given to Trannyhan.

NO WR, NO RB, avg QB at best and the best D player just retired...LMAO at the Broncos demise.....MEEHEEEE
August 4, 2008

1:30 p.m.

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BLACKHOLEMARK writes:

Hmmm, you all love to live in the past. You cannot beat the Raiders as you proved last year but you think you can win the West or challenge for a playoff spot when you have no D or O and the best player on the team is the QB and he has to piss every 120 minutes.,,.

The BRONCOS ARE WEAKER THAN CIRCUS LEMONADE...
August 4, 2008

1:39 p.m.

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meatwad writes:

Ignorance is bliss in raider nation:
"Heck, at least 8 years ago we were there. And have won 3."
-See, never fails. Raider fans always go on the "we used to be better than you" defensive. As childish as that seems, I've seen it many times. The fact is you guys are the worst team over the last decade. Embrace it in your smack talk or keep your mouths shut.

"NO WR, NO RB, avg QB at best and the best D player just retired..."
-No wr? Now you're just being completely biased. Marshall's 3 times the receiver that any of your team has. We loaded up on receivers, Darrell Jackson, Keary Colbert, and we resigned Brandon Stokley and drafted a mini steve smith. Who do you guys have? Denver's leftovers in Javon walker?
-Obviously you havn't watched us run the ball since shanny took over. and who was our best defensive player that retired? Champ bailey's still there, John Lynch is seeking out other teams before he makes his retirement official. Again, ignorance is bliss.
August 4, 2008

1:46 p.m.

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meatwad writes:

"the best player on the team is the QB "
-That statement alone leads me to believe you have no real insight, or knowledge, on football. Put your rose colored glasses back on you fan boy.
August 4, 2008

2:27 p.m.

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Kevin27 writes:

The raiders defense alone will win them 4 games huh?? Well 4 wins a year is about average for you guys so I guess I can believe that. Are you thinking that McFadden is somehow going to magically turn your team into a contender? You haven't even come close to being a .500 team in years!!! Even if you do improve, you are still in last place. Your best WR wants to quit and your starting QB didn't even know where Napa, CA was!! He really didn't even know how to get to training camp, are you kidding me??
August 4, 2008

2:42 p.m.

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Spider writes:

Did I miss the breaking news? Someone said that the faders turned the corner? When did that headline come out? The closest think I heard to that bit of news was that their kicker turned the corner when he went from one bar to another bar down the street.
August 4, 2008

7:06 p.m.

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JSpicoli writes:

9/08/08 6pm PST Oakland/Alameda County Coliseum

Be There.
August 4, 2008

7:08 p.m.

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JSpicoli writes:

BTW, your team is circling the drain, you have convicts and transgressors all over your roster, and your coach 'aint won shiite since TD left town, and never will. He is the worst judge of free agent talent in the NFL.
August 5, 2008

12:05 a.m.

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Dynamicdave writes:

BLACKHOLEMARK, you stated the Broncos have gotten worse? When? I don't recall the Broncos playing a game since last year? I guess you need to spend a little less money of beer and pot, wake up out of your delusional haze and come back to Earth. You spout off unfounded and unproven remarks. I haven't heard someone talk this much trash since the AM radio. I know the year your Traiters got knocked out of the playoffs by New England, we swept your sorry team. What will really be a slap in the face is when the Broncos play your beloved Traiters on opening night and we beat you, with or without Brandon Marshall. Oh, and JSpicoli, have your team look in the mirror as far as criminals. Man, you are a real forgetful piece of work.
August 5, 2008

12:09 a.m.

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Dynamicdave writes:

Gonzopozo, maybe you should put on a San Diego jersey and root for them? Show some loyalty and have some confidence in your team. We haven't played a down but you already have Denver losing to San Diego, twice? A team performs better, it seems, when they have their fans support. They feed off the positive, the energy that is there.
August 5, 2008

12:32 a.m.

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Kevin27 writes:

Jspicoli, make sure you have on plenty of black eye liner or a mask or something you losers like to dress up with on Monday Night. You aren't going to want anyone to recognize you after the Broncos run you into the ground. How can you point your finger at ANY other team in the NFL and talk about convicts and circling the drain? The raiders are the epitomy of both of those things. Have a winning season once in a while and maybe your comments will carry a little more weight. Until then it's just more hollow threats.
August 5, 2008

2:33 p.m.

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Kevin27 writes:

Turning the corner? You have to get to a corner first before you can turn it right? Another 4-12 season last year, oh yeah you guys are ready to just take over the NFL. You're right there, just keep telling yourself that.

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