Brandon Marshall Traded to Dolphins

[Dolphster]

Another takeaway from this trade is that it shows that the braintrust is willing to make the necessary moves to try to make this team a Super Bowl contender.  In a sport where the business side often trumps the sports side in that personnel decisions often are made more in the interest of bottom line rather than success on the field, it makes me feel good as a Dolphins fan to know that the team is willing to spend the money and take the chances that Super Bowl contenders take.  It gives me hope for the future of the organization.

[Doc-phin]

On Dolphster's note, I would also like to add that I think the psychological impact on the rest of the team will be outstanding for many of the same reasons.

[bsfins]

Mad Props To Maine,and His influence on the Front office.....I was wrong....

[Dolphster]

On Dolphster's note, I would also like to add that I think the psychological impact on the rest of the team will be outstanding for many of the same reasons.

Good point.  I think that players might be less likely to "jump ship" if they think that their team is committed to winning.  Granted, chasing money will always be number one for just about all athletes, but when all other things are considered equal, I think the competitive spirit to win still has some impact on a team.

[Tepop84]

holy shit did they overpay him.

(47 mil for 4 years)

[Diehard_Dolfan]

I actually think this makes Ginn a bit of a threat now!  You can't  single cover Brandon Marshall, and If you do.... Ginn can run past single coverage especially with Devon Best running underneath.  I'm hoping we can get a TE like Patta late in the 4th round to open up more possibilities.    Patta is wishful thinking we need too much help on defense to pick him up with need at OLB and Safety.  I figure Brandon means we get our NT in Williams at #12 but who knows?

holy shit did they overpay him.

(47 mil for 4 years)

Not if he does what he's done the last 3 yrs 100+ catches...

[CF DolFan]

I certainly hope he represents UCF on the Dolphins better than Culpepper did!!

[bsfins]

I think it was Mike Nolan having the inside story on him,being the D- coordinator for the Broncos last year,gave the trifecta the confidence to pull this trade off.

[dolphins4life]

Good move by Parcells and co.

Now the situation with Ginn gets more interesting.

What could they get in a trade?  If it's only a late rounder, they're better off keeping him, if only as a KR.

Edit:  I say keep him.  Let him team up with Marshall.  See what happens.

[JVides]

holy shit did they overpay him.

(47 mil for 4 years)

It actually works out to 5 years, $50 Mil.  He had a one-year tender w/ the Broncos at 1 year, $2.5 Mil.  The Dolphins gave him a 4 year extension at 47.5 Mil.  Still a lot, mind you, but it's essentially what Larry Fitzgerald is making.

[StL FinFan]

Mr StL heard on his way to work and called me with the good news.  This is just what the doctor ordered for the Dolphins and Marshall will be happy too.

[Sunstroke]

As long as the Dolphins are paying for that contract and not me, I'm groovy with it... I am just so freakin' happy that Miami FINALLY has a legitimate #1 receiving target on the roster. I am not 100% sure that it will make Ginn perform any better, but he ought to at least do a "little bit" better, just because he won't ever have to worry about being covered by a team's #1 corner while Brandon is on the field.

D-Line and safety in rounds one and three now, and with the depth at NT, I am "almost" hoping that Miami targets Thomas in round one and then looks to the nose in round three. There's just a LOT more depth at DT in this class than FS, and I think that going this direction nets us the best chance of getting two "immediate contributors" at those positions.

Man, team Earl Thomas up with Vontae Davis and Sean Smith in our D-backfield...mercy, that could be a nightmare for opposing QBs the next few years.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

My first thought when I heard the Dolphin's traded for him was, "wow the Dolphins made a great pickup."  After seeing what they gave up in terms of picks and how much they are paying for him I am not nearly impressed. 

While Marshall is better than Santonio Holmes, I would be more willing to give up a 5th for Holmes than 2 - 2nds for Marshall.  Also I don't think Marshall should be the highest paid reciever in the league.  The salary cap will be coming back.  And Holmes isn't exactly a poster child for being a team player and Mia seems to have gotten no discount for that.

I say Denver came out ahead in this trade by a lot. 



 

[Doc-phin]

I say Denver came out ahead in this trade by a lot. 

Maybe a little, but A LOT!  You gotta be kidding!

The only way they come out a lot better is if Marshall ends up with major suspension issues or injury problems.  This guy is a top 5 receiver in this league if not top 3.  I think 2 second rounders isn't a bad price for that kind of talent in today's pass first league.

[Diehard_Dolfan]

My first thought when I heard the Dolphin's traded for him was, "wow the Dolphins made a great pickup."  After seeing what they gave up in terms of picks and how much they are paying for him I am not nearly impressed. 

While Marshall is better than Santonio Holmes, I would be more willing to give up a 5th for Holmes than 2 - 2nds for Marshall.  Also I don't think Marshall should be the highest paid reciever in the league.  The salary cap will be coming back.  And Holmes isn't exactly a poster child for being a team player and Mia seems to have gotten no discount for that.


I say Denver came out ahead in this trade by a lot. 

If Marshall continues doing on the field what he's done the past 3 yrs he's well worth it!  He's 26 and can produce for the length of his contract and after.  T. O among others were asking for 10 mil a yr and he's past his prime... so a Marshall in his prime is worth 10 mil a yr.   Besides being with team mate Darrent Williams when he was killed before the problems of last yr you didn't hear much about Marshall's problems.  Even with all his problems and suspensions last yr he was still the Broncos offense!