I’m going to preface this by saying two things: 1) This is not an attack on the current Giants receivers. I’m actually quite happy with them and 2) I have no idea if this is going to happen.
That said, Brandon Marshall is having “trust issues” with the Broncos management, because of the way the team handled his acquittal on misdemeanor battery charges. Marshall has made it clear that he wants to be traded. Are the Giants a fit? They could be.
The Giants don’t have a true number one receiver. While Domenik Hixon and Steve Smith have talent, they are not number one receivers. Marshall is. Last year, he had 104 catches for 1,265 yards and 6 touchdowns. Those are number one numbers. There are problems with Marshall, though. He gets hurt frequently. He’s had run ins with the law. But when he’s healthy, he’s awesome. He’s fast, tall (6-4) and would take the place of Plaxico Burress.
I usually don’t like to advocate for players with character issues. However, I feel this case is different. Going to a strong, stable organization, one that doesn’t have a new QB and coach, could be very beneficial for him. Will New York provide distractions? Yes. But, the Giants seem to do very well with these types of players (except for Plax, but, really, no one saw that coming). With a team with a strong leadership core, Marshall might be able to thrive.
The Giants would have to give up a couple of players/picks for Marshall. I say a second round pick in the 2010 draft, Jay Alford and Kevin Dockery. With the D-line depth, Alford won’t be missed. And Dockery is being beat out by Terrell Thomas for the nickel corner. I think the Broncos would do it. Should the Giants? Should they take a chance on Marshall, knowing he would improve their team, but might cause a few headaches?
Despite the controversy that Plax brought on the G-Men with his off the field behavior he was a much needed piece of the offense. It seems these days damn near everyone has off the field issues and as such has become a tiny part of professional sports. What Plax did was idiotic and also his own problem. The Giants can mend their side of the tragedy by signing someone like B Marshall. Yes he has his issues but in a stable environmnet and under the guidance of the best GM onr of the best and strictest coaching staffs and a slew of veteran players hungry for another championship I feel a young guy like B Marshall can be molded.
With that said I am not a fan of giving up Jay Alford. He has been coming along swiftly and is still very young. Not many can say they sacked Tom Brady and in the superbowl at that. Yes Kevin Dockery’s services will be missed but I think we can part with him at this moment for a top notch reciever. I’m thinking maybe we send over Fred Robbins or Barry Cofeild in a package with Kevin Dockery and a 2nd round pick.
B Marshall would be an upgrade (huge) his presence would provide better production for other wr’s playing a supportive role…2 negatives big blue is a run first offense which could frustrate Marshall or other so called big time receivers and health issues is he fully healthy definite question mark but I would love to have his talent with the gmen….go big blue mike myers bmore native gmen fan
Give up Jay Alford for a head case receiver??? No Way! You’re an IDOT!