The hot football topic the last couple days here in New York has been whether the Jets should trade for Pro Bowl wide receiver, Brandon Marshall. The Jets clearly could use a big time receiver in their offense, and Marshall would definitely give them just that as he has had over 100 catches in each of the last two seasons. However, his attitude in Denver lately combined with his troubled legal history has me hoping the Jets go in a different direction.On paper the move would look great. The Jets really need to add another receiver at some point. Jerricho Cotchery is a really nice receiver, but he is not a #1. Marshall would give the Jets that weapon, but is it worth bringing in someone of his character for a couple high picks and David Harris? I say no!
It takes a lot of guts for me to admit to watching such a horrible show, but Woody Paige on Around the Horn made a great point about Marshall. He is really one legal offense from being suspended for a year under Roger Goodell's new behavioral policies. Yes, the Jets would not have to pay him if that happened, but they would not get those high draft picks back. I don't think it is smart to bring in a guy which such problems to any team, but especially a team located across the river from New York City. I would save those picks to get a good wide-out in the 2010 draft or in hopes that the Cardinals try and trade Anquan Boldin again.
Even if Marshall is a good citizen off the field, he has become a really headache on the field for the Broncos. He has been skipping practice, not flying with the team to preseason games, and even when he is around, he acts like such a child. It's been said that during practice he has batted down balls thrown in his direction if they were not thrown right. If the Jets got Marshall, I would root for good things obviously, but I rather not take the chance with him. If Brett Favre was still the quarterback, I would say maybe, but I rather not subject the rookie quarterback to his antics. A veteran could deal with it, but he could make life absolutely miserable for Mark Sanchez and possibly ruin his development.
Pat Morgan
P.S. I swear I don't ever watch Around the Horn! I was just really bored yesterday afternoon!
3 comments:
haha I was thinking about writing about this but then again it doesn't affect me, nor do I really care.
But yeah, I agree, I think he will just be drama-rific. But then again, The drama left with Favre, for the most part, so they might feel the need for more.
haha, you would love that...
yup, then i can make fun of your drama jets
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