Why The Jets Should Avoid Brandon Marshall

March 31, 2010   ·   Steve Clarke   ·   Jump to comments

Ever since Mark Sanchez called Brandon Marshall to wish him a happy birthday, the rumors of the Jets’ interest in Marshall seem to be heating up again. There’s no doubt that Brandon Marshall is a top five wide receiver in the league. He is extremely talented, demands double teams, and is one of the most productive receivers in the league each season. However, there are a few reasons why the Jets should pass on any potential trade involving Marshall.
Reason 1- Contract Issues
Fans that are in favor of making a move for Brandon Marshall often say something along the lines of, “Imagine a receiving corps of Brandon Marshall, Braylon Edwards, and Jerricho Cotchery. This would help out Mark Sanchez’s development and give us a dangerous offense.” I can’t say that I disagree with that argument, but with the talent upgrade comes an even bigger cost. Right now, Brandon Marshall is a restricted free agent, which means that if the Jets were...

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