Mixed messages about Brandon Marshall -- as usual

Another day, another series of contradictory stories about perennial Shmuck of the Week Brandon Marshall. First, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Broncos were exploring a contract extension for Marshall mere days after his preseason suspension for acting like a two-year old in shoulder pads. Since then, numerous sources have...

By Michael Roberts

September 10, 2009

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Another day, another series of contradictory stories about perennial Shmuck of the Week Brandon Marshall. First, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Broncos were exploring a contract extension for Marshall mere days after his preseason suspension for acting like a two-year old in shoulder pads. Since then, numerous sources have perforated that rumor, with the consensus being that the Broncos want to wait to shower Marshall with cash until they see how he plays on his injured hip -- or if he plays at all.

Displaying his talent on the field may be tough for Marshall even if he has an attitude reversal of epic proportions. After all, coach Josh McDaniels has been making noises of late that Kyle Orton may be ready to start in game one against the Cincinnati Bengals, and Orton's showed about as much aptitude for throwing the ball over ten yards down the field as Brian Griese did -- and that was when he was at 100 percent, which, given his gnarly finger injury, he probably won't be anytime soon. Maybe Marshall can show his skills by switching to running back....

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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