Broncos Suspend Brandon Marshall; Chiefs Fans Laugh (Again)

by Joel Thorman on Aug 28, 2009 10:17 AM CDT in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp

Wow. Per Aaron Wilson of National Football Post:

The Denver Broncos have suspended wide receiver Brandon Marshall for conduct detrimental to the team, the team announced in an e-mail a few minutes ago.

The development isn't surprising considering Marshall's bad behavior at practice on Wednesday and how he wasn't at practice Thursday for unexplained reasons.

Update: ESPN reports the suspension is just for the preseason (at this point).

That "bad behavior" can be seen on video at this link.

Here's what MHR had to say on the 15 word press release by the Broncos:

15 words have never said so much or spoken so loudly.

The self-destruction of Brandon Marshall, for now, has hit an all-time low.

Instead of practicing with his teammates, Marshall lollygagged around, didn't run with his teammates during drills and punted the football instead of handing it to a team official. It might be the most childish move I've ever seen an NFL player make.

So, we're laughing again. Here's where everything started. We'll just call it 'The Downfall" for short.

March 16th: Denver QB Jay Cutler Requests a trade; Chiefs Fans Laugh

Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler has formally asked to be traded, a request he made Sunday through his agent, Bus Cook.

June 12th: Broncos' Marshall Skips Mandatory Mini-Camp; Chiefs Fans Laugh (Again)

From an MHR commenter:

Thus, I can only conclude that the only thing Brandon Marshall can be thinking is that any outcome is acceptable to him, including a departure from Denver. In fact, a reasonable man might expect this move to end his Denver career. I think Brandon Marshall is a reasonable man.

Wow. Worst offseason in NFL history? Seriously.

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Marshall for Thigpen?

I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave

by ArrowDread on Aug 28, 2009 10:19 AM CDT reply actions

if they throw in a 4th

we then ship Marshall to Oakland for a 1st and 3rd.

by KCScuba on Aug 28, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

No way I want Marshall on the team

Problem is, after yesterday, I think a lot of his potential suitors (read: Baltimore) said nevermind.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Aug 28, 2009 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions

You know

he’d want to stick it to the Donkeez…

I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave

by ArrowDread on Aug 28, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions

If nothing else the Donks won't be able to get a #1 pick for him now....

Or at least shouldn’t.

by chicks_love_chiefs on Aug 28, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions

I'd take him...

he’s been saying all along he wants a change of scenery and contract reflective of a #1 wideout. We could give him both of those.

Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.

by HIV 2 Elway on Aug 28, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions

that's why your a blogger and not a GM

by TonyG88 on Aug 28, 2009 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions

Pioli and crew did made a similar move for Moss, stranger things have happened.

Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.

by HIV 2 Elway on Aug 28, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions

Bowe + Marshall= Tony G who ???????

I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave

by ArrowDread on Aug 28, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions

Moss move was no risk

4th rounder.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Aug 28, 2009 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions

yeah

If we can get marshal for a 4th or 3rd rounder then do it.

Anything more than that is too high risk for character issues.

Predictions.
1. Tank Tyler will end up surprising everyone and be the anchor of our line.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Aug 28, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions

you sure you'd want this psycho on our team?

by CHIEFER on Aug 28, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions

He wouldnt pull this crap with the leaders we have on this team

Haley would make him cry for his mommy before he had a practice like he did the other day.

by bonesjackson on Aug 28, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions

Honestly

I dont care what players do as long as they take care of bidness on game day.

I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave

by ArrowDread on Aug 28, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions

Don't want any part of Marshall

He helps us more by staying in Denver.

D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.

by Patrick Allen on Aug 28, 2009 10:23 AM CDT reply actions

yup

i agree.helps us by staying, and i want to keep thigpen lol. i blaim mcdaniels or what ever his name is for broncos distruction. actually i blame the owner for firing shanahan.

Proud Supporter of Tyler Thigpen.

by nfamous209 on Aug 28, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

Remember.

This is all because of Dwayne Bowe dropping that onside kick. Be thankful for those hands that occasionally have the dropsies.

by KCScuba on Aug 28, 2009 10:23 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

While it's impressive...

the way that the Denver front office has juggled their team into destitution, this isn’t on them (at least not to the degree the Cutler issue is). They are fully to blame for fumbling the Cutler situation, but Marshall is simply acting like a child.

by mynameistyler on Aug 28, 2009 10:23 AM CDT reply actions

I disagree

they need to manage their players. You could see this coming a mile away and the management should have done something about it before it came to this.

There were problems in KC with Waters and LJ running their mouths….and then suddenly…we never heard another negative word from either of them.

They are at practice working hard and contributing. Fine example of good management vs. Bad management.

D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.

by Patrick Allen on Aug 28, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

+1, paddy

never looked at it that way but yeah definitely Good Mgmt vs Bad Mgmt

When deep space exploration ramps up, it'll be the corporations that name everything, the IBM Stellar Sphere, the Microsoft Galaxy, Planet Starbucks.

I'd be fine with 9-7 or 10-6 and competiting for the divsion title

by madtheory on Aug 28, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions

????

I don’t know…

I agree our management is superior to Denver’s.

However, LJs change of heart came after the NFL ruling his contract could be terminated and the Chief’s would owe him nothing. LJs comments from yesterday acknowledged that about how they had ever chance to get rid of him, but kept him. I really want to believe he is a changed man/player, but will reserve judgement until after his paycheck is secured and he gets frustrated making his first move 2 yds deep in the backfield.

Brian Waters is a true professional. Under no circumstances would he ever give less than his best on the field.

I agree, Haley/Pioli handled our potential problems well. However, I don’t think, Brandon Marshall being a complete idiot can be put all on Denver’s management.

by chrisclark_dfw on Aug 28, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow...gotta love it!

by JBChiefs on Aug 28, 2009 10:25 AM CDT reply actions

Joel listen (whispers)...it's 14 words brother...lol

I’m telling Larry on you…you’ll seeeeeee!!

by krayfish on Aug 28, 2009 10:25 AM CDT reply actions

Here's my take..

The asshole should be fired from the NFL forever…he has disrespected the game, the fans and his team…he’s an ass…so he’s in the right place for sure…stupid donkey!

by krayfish on Aug 28, 2009 10:27 AM CDT reply actions

At least Denver is now in prime position to get Tebow.

Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.

by HIV 2 Elway on Aug 28, 2009 10:30 AM CDT reply actions

The Raiders will never allow that

after Jamarcus officially fails this year I could see Davis going after Tebow as well. He might send Cable over the Denver to flip McDaniels out of a chair and force him to trade them the pick.

D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.

by Patrick Allen on Aug 28, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions

That depends

What is Tebow’s 40 time?

by Reno_Chief on Aug 28, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions

He doesn't have one

he’s a virgin.

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by IISaiNtII on Aug 28, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

Josh McDaniels is up for the Dipshit of the Year Award

D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.

by Patrick Allen on Aug 28, 2009 10:35 AM CDT reply actions

D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.

by Patrick Allen on Aug 28, 2009 10:38 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs

lol....I totally missed that press confrence...

Did he pass out with his shoes on or something?

by chicks_love_chiefs on Aug 28, 2009 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions

slickest move of the offseason

by CHIEFER on Aug 28, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions

look at that weirdo smurk

this guy gave it to the cameras better than erin andrews ever could have.

by CHIEFER on Aug 28, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions

The original press photo REVEALED

Predictions as of 06.24.2009.

Larry Johnson will be a top 3 fantasy pick once again in 2010 (after a monster season in 2009.)
Dwayne Bowe will be a 2009 Pro Bowl selection.
Brandon Flowers will have at least 6 INTs in 2009 season.
Todd Haley will have a sideline shouting match caught on TV yelling at one of his asst. coaches.

by 58 was my friend on Aug 28, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions

This is great

Now if we can get the Charges to completely implode we can walk into the playoffs.

by DTforHOF on Aug 28, 2009 10:40 AM CDT reply actions

Norv will see to that

D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.

by Patrick Allen on Aug 28, 2009 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions

LOL

6-10 and in the playoffs :P

by Scaryclouds on Aug 28, 2009 10:56 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I'd take him...

for a 4th…much like Randy Moss…

Even though yes, he is acting more like an @ss than I ever recall Moss being, even in Oakland.

Lets face it though, if Marshall stays in Denver, there’s still a good chance he turns his attitude around by the season’s start and plays with a chip on his shoulder. So realistically, he’s only going to hurt us….still

But I love loling at the donks!

by Artimus Clyde on Aug 28, 2009 10:41 AM CDT reply actions

Amen!

Problem children need leadership. The Chiefs have it, the Donks dont. Acting out is a symptom of a lack of leadership. I have been saying that forever about TO. TO isnt the problem, a lack of leadership is. TO didnt act out in SF until Young retired. TO didnt act out in Dallas until Parcells left and StayPuff became the HC.

by bonesjackson on Aug 28, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions

Whose gonna do the Pat Bowlen "Downfall" spoof?

by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Aug 28, 2009 10:55 AM CDT reply actions

Lets do a straight up trade, Thigpen for Marshall.

Only down side is we would have to play him twice a year.

Cry Havoc! And let slip the Chiefs Defense of War!!!

by nateforchiefs on Aug 28, 2009 11:04 AM CDT reply actions

ESPN just said his suspension only lasts through the preseason.

It will have no effect on his pay. What a joke! I bet McD punishes his kids by not letting them do the dishes. This guy is making a mockery of the Denver franchise.

by dakotadave on Aug 28, 2009 11:13 AM CDT reply actions

For now.

Its indefinite. I’m sure he will be suspended for some of the regular season also.

Dauntlessly Matriculating

by SoCalChief on Aug 28, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions

they can only suspend him for 4 games

so at most 2 games of reg season?

by jakethesnake27 on Aug 28, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions

let me know if I am wrong on that

but I think it is only two

by jakethesnake27 on Aug 28, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm pretty sure...

“making a mockery of the Denver franchise” is the best phrase ive heard in a long long time.

Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.

by YNinja on Aug 28, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Bowe and Marshall would be insane.

I keep thinking about that sideline scene last year where Todd Haley put Boldin in place…like NOW. No pussy-footing around it, Haley shut him down. (All the while still calling plays through his headset)

If there’s a coach in the league that can handle this clown (Marshall) its Haley. If we made a deal and it didn’t pan out what would we really lose? A draft pick? Thigpen?

Remember what the Chiefs did to LJ last year when he started acting up? I bet Marshall knows it too. I

I think we can tame this tiger. A “risky” move like this could be exactly the spark we need to vault us to the top of the AFC west and possibly even in to elite status in the NFL.

Dauntlessly Matriculating

by SoCalChief on Aug 28, 2009 11:24 AM CDT reply actions

we need to get a donkey fan on here because i would like to know the general consensus of how they are feeling about thier offseason ranging from shanahan,cutler, and marshall. Also i would kind of like to know what they think about our offseason acquistions like pioli,haley,cassel,vrabel,etc..

by dwill_pittst on Aug 28, 2009 11:27 AM CDT reply actions

go over to MHR and stir it up!

Hopes fade once again from blue to red. Go New Chiefs!!

by kabrink on Aug 28, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Point -

How fast would Haley have sent him back to the locker room for acting like that in practice?

McDaniels is the best possible thing to happen to the Chiefs since Pioli/Haley got here.

by Justin Bopp on Aug 28, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions

Marshall is just begging for a chief jersey bowe and marshall your talking hall of fame duo

make it happen. ON top of that i wanted to say hbo should have picked the denver broncos to do a special on the bengals fucking blow . This would have been the best story ever new coach new system top players being traded new players coming in dude your talking emmy award winning they need to hire me . It would have been denver broncos hard knocks ooohhh man the shows would be juicer than an in and out burger .

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Aug 28, 2009 11:50 AM CDT reply actions

Has anyone notice that its only 14 words anad not 15 lol

by frankiez on Aug 28, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions

???

(1)The (2)Denver (3)Broncos (4)have (5)suspended (6)wide (7)receiver (8)Brandon (9)Marshall (10)for (11)conduct (12)detrimental (13)to (14)the (15)club.