Expectations for Brandon Marshall owners (1 Viewer)

[moviedude25]

What's everyone's expectations of Brandon Marshall this week? Word I saw today is he is in contract extension talks. Is he worthy of a start on your team?

 

[Christo]

I'm willing to roll the dice on him as my WR3.

 

[benyamen]

I have to choose between him and Henry at WR3 for me and it's Marshall for me. He has such huge upside and potential every week just because of his physical talents that you can't really bench him if he's going to play as is reported.

 

[gpthatsme]

I'm rolling the dice at WR3. Pairing him with Calvin Johnson and Steve Smith (CAR). If he plays up to potential this year then I'm hoping I will have a STRONG WR core... We'll see...

I think it's a crap shoot to guess numbers at this point. Anyone who thinks they know how he will do, just disregard...

 

[dmac37]

I have to choose between him and Henry at WR3 for me and it's Marshall for me. He has such huge upside and potential every week just because of his physical talents that you can't really bench him if he's going to play as is reported.

I also have this decision and plan on going with Marshall but if hear about any more "trouble" before game time or that his snap count will be restricted in a big way I will plug in Henry.

 

[G-Money]

Rolling with him as my WR3 as well (R Moss & S. Smith/CAR).

 

[bizkliz]

until i hear more about orton, i have to keep him benched.

i guess starting driver (for now) gives me another player to watch sunday night.

-biz-

 

[msommer]

I may play him over Boldin if he is GTD

 

[az_prof]

As of right now, I am benching him. I have to pick between Marshall, Ginn, Hixon, or Bradshaw as my flex. I am just worried about his injury, about him not knowing the playbook, about Orton being injured. But it is a good passing matchup for Denver and Marshall is usually a reliable stud on the field. It's good news that he and McD seem to have kissed and made up, but until I see him on the field it is hard to trust him with a start. If he continues to practice well and if Orton seems to be healthy I may still slip him on Sunday morning.

 

[RudeDog]

This just tweeted:

Adam Schefter

 

[aldelgreco]

until i hear more about orton, i have to keep him benched.i guess starting driver (for now) gives me another player to watch sunday night.-biz-

in the same boat, choosing between driver and marshall. i personally am rolling with Marshall. I think he wants to make some money for himself, and I know he wants to make headlines. No better team to do it against than Cincy.

 

[doubletrouble]

sitting him for little leon washington!

 

[NeverEnough]

He's my WR3 & I can start 2 WRs if I want so he's staying on the bench till I see how things shake out.

 

[TheFanatic]

This just tweeted:

Adam Schefter

Why not just paste the tweet? It's under 140 characters and the site is blocked for a lot of usOh, and I'm starting him in one league without many other options and starting him next to Jennings over TO in another league...

 

[Zoomanji]

This just tweeted:

Adam Schefter

Couldn't you just cut and paste the info instead of the link?

Josh McD said he expects Marshall to contribute RT @rlambden: @Adam_Schefter update on Brandon Marshall? Could he make impact this weekend?

 

[RudeDog]

This just tweeted:

Adam Schefter

Couldn't you just cut and paste the info instead of the link?

Josh McD said he expects Marshall to contribute RT @rlambden: @Adam_Schefter update on Brandon Marshall? Could he make impact this weekend?

Sorry - jeesh:

Josh McD said he expects Marshall to contribute RT @rlambden: @Adam_Schefter update on Brandon Marshall? Could he make impact this weekend?

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

Deciding betwixt him and Santana Moss.

 

[editor47]

i'd start him if i had him. remember last year? remember how everyone was concerned because he missed game 1 that he would struggle in game 2? what did he do there?

he's just too good to sit.

 

[gnarboots11]

deciding between him and Antonio Bryant. I think I am plugging in Marshall over Antonio at this point. Antonio has been out with his injury all preseason so I think he has limited upside this week.

 

[finito]

I would start him over a guy like Driver or Antonio Bryant, as his ceiling IMO is much higher. He has his issues but talent-wise he's top 5ish, so if he's behaving he could blow up in a shootout with Cincy.

 

[bcr8f]

He's very good with short passes and RAC yards especially in PPR. He doesn't need a QB with a strong arm.

 

[JMJ]

Starting him currently over Anthony Gonzalez.

 

[Devil in the Detail]

I would start him over a guy like Driver or Antonio Bryant, as his ceiling IMO is much higher. He has his issues but talent-wise he's top 5ish, so if he's behaving he could blow up in a shootout with Cincy.

I think it is ridiculous to posit that Marshall's ceiling is "much higher" than Bryant's, considering that Bryant put up bigger numbers than Marshall last year and they are both playing with new QBs and coaches.

 

[simmonjm]

Starting him currently over Anthony Gonzalez.

In the same boat got him starting over Anthony Gonzalez and Antonio Bryant.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

it's between him & housh for me at wr3. he fell to 5.10 i am starting r moss & jennings tough choice.

 

[TheFanatic]

I would start him over a guy like Driver or Antonio Bryant, as his ceiling IMO is much higher. He has his issues but talent-wise he's top 5ish, so if he's behaving he could blow up in a shootout with Cincy.

I think it is ridiculous to posit that Marshall's ceiling is "much higher" than Bryant's, considering that Bryant put up bigger numbers than Marshall last year and they are both playing with new QBs and coaches.

Didn't they finish within like 10 yards of each other and within 1 TD? And Bryant's had 1 good year and a decent year 4 years ago (1009 yards and 4 TD's) . Marshall has had 100 catches the last two seasons. Bryant wasn't even on a team in 2007. Yeah, I gotta agree that Marshall has a higher ceiling.

 

[iowa clubbers]

Starting him currently over Anthony Gonzalez.

Really? That would be a tough one for me to do.I'm also currently starting him as wr3. Other choices are Avery and Burleson.(other wr's starting are Bowe and Edwards)

 

[Devil in the Detail]

I would start him over a guy like Driver or Antonio Bryant, as his ceiling IMO is much higher. He has his issues but talent-wise he's top 5ish, so if he's behaving he could blow up in a shootout with Cincy.

I think it is ridiculous to posit that Marshall's ceiling is "much higher" than Bryant's, considering that Bryant put up bigger numbers than Marshall last year and they are both playing with new QBs and coaches.

Didn't they finish within like 10 yards of each other and within 1 TD? And Bryant's had 1 good year and a decent year 4 years ago (1009 yards and 4 TD's) . Marshall has had 100 catches the last two seasons. Bryant wasn't even on a team in 2007. Yeah, I gotta agree that Marshall has a higher ceiling.

I guess I was quibbling with "much higher," rather than "higher", to which there can be reasonable differences. Semantics, perhaps.

 

[TheFanatic]

I would start him over a guy like Driver or Antonio Bryant, as his ceiling IMO is much higher. He has his issues but talent-wise he's top 5ish, so if he's behaving he could blow up in a shootout with Cincy.

I think it is ridiculous to posit that Marshall's ceiling is "much higher" than Bryant's, considering that Bryant put up bigger numbers than Marshall last year and they are both playing with new QBs and coaches.

Didn't they finish within like 10 yards of each other and within 1 TD? And Bryant's had 1 good year and a decent year 4 years ago (1009 yards and 4 TD's) . Marshall has had 100 catches the last two seasons. Bryant wasn't even on a team in 2007. Yeah, I gotta agree that Marshall has a higher ceiling.

I guess I was quibbling with "much higher," rather than "higher", to which there can be reasonable differences. Semantics, perhaps.

I can agree with that. If he were going through all this and still had Cutler there then I could argue for much higher. But I would say that his ceiling is higher based on talent alone. But other factors as well, I see the running game in Tampa being much better than in Denver. I see the D being much worse in Denver (more throwing). Bryant just got a $9 million payday. Marshall hasn't gotten his yet. Both are surrounded with a lot of uncertainty right now. And any outlandish assumptions here really pretty baseless...

 

[Devil in the Detail]

I would start him over a guy like Driver or Antonio Bryant, as his ceiling IMO is much higher. He has his issues but talent-wise he's top 5ish, so if he's behaving he could blow up in a shootout with Cincy.

I think it is ridiculous to posit that Marshall's ceiling is "much higher" than Bryant's, considering that Bryant put up bigger numbers than Marshall last year and they are both playing with new QBs and coaches.

Didn't they finish within like 10 yards of each other and within 1 TD? And Bryant's had 1 good year and a decent year 4 years ago (1009 yards and 4 TD's) . Marshall has had 100 catches the last two seasons. Bryant wasn't even on a team in 2007. Yeah, I gotta agree that Marshall has a higher ceiling.

I guess I was quibbling with "much higher," rather than "higher", to which there can be reasonable differences. Semantics, perhaps.

I can agree with that. If he were going through all this and still had Cutler there then I could argue for much higher. But I would say that his ceiling is higher based on talent alone. But other factors as well, I see the running game in Tampa being much better than in Denver. I see the D being much worse in Denver (more throwing). Bryant just got a $9 million payday. Marshall hasn't gotten his yet. Both are surrounded with a lot of uncertainty right now. And any outlandish assumptions here really pretty baseless...

True about the payday, but it was just for the franchise tag, so Bryant is a free agent after this season and seeking a new, big contract, too. Very similar situations this season, actually.

 

[massraider]

I am amazed people are starting him over some of these guys I see listed. He doesn't want to be there, has Kyle Orton wearing a glove at QB, is coming off a suspension, didn't know the offense when he was there, and has been passed by Eddie Royal in the offense. What if he runs the wrong pattern Sunday, and that results in a pick? Would he even play the rest of the night?

Lot more people here willing to roll the dice. I'd rather have a safer start Week 1, and let's see how much Marshall is willing to do, not to mention see what Orton can do.

Starting him over Gonzo? Wow.

 

[Novice2]

Monday i filled out the roster and put Jenkins in over Marshall. With the latest news im 85% sure im putting Marshall back in. I am going to wait till Sunday and see if Marshall is actually dressed though.

Knew i should have went all out for Colston.

 

[Abstract]

I have Marshall benched this week. I'm rolling with Fitz, Ocho, & Braylon.

 

[RoxSolid]

I have Marshall in 3 out of my 4 leagues. Originally had him starting in all 3, but yesterday decided to bench him as my flex for Dallas Clark, just so I don't have all my eggs in one basket.

Players in my other two leagues I am starting him over include : Walter (inj), Henry, Curtis in one and Berrian (inj), Hester, and Nicks in another...so no real shocks

 

[Wilbur Wood]

Starting him currently over Anthony Gonzalez.

In the same boat got him starting over Anthony Gonzalez and Antonio Bryant.

I have yet to decide in a PPR league of Marshall vs Anthony Gonzo. Right now I am leaning towards Gonzo as the safer play. I have a strong lineup and don't need to swing for the fences. Plus Gonzo's upside in Week 1 may likely be higher as Cinn has an improved defense and Orton's ball may have more of a wobble than usual.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

I would start him over a guy like Driver or Antonio Bryant, as his ceiling IMO is much higher. He has his issues but talent-wise he's top 5ish, so if he's behaving he could blow up in a shootout with Cincy.

I think it is ridiculous to posit that Marshall's ceiling is "much higher" than Bryant's, considering that Bryant put up bigger numbers than Marshall last year and they are both playing with new QBs and coaches.

Did you just use stats to prove one players skills over another?Marshall missed two games to suspension and some of other due to injury. Bryant has always been talented but this post didn't make much sense.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

I am amazed people are starting him over some of these guys I see listed. has been passed by Eddie Royal in the offense.

In all fairness, in that offense there really isn't a 1 and 2 reciever classification. They all have their roles.

 

[puckalicious]

As of now I'm starting Josh Morgan over him for my WR3. I'd rather take a wait and see approach for this week. If he does well I guess he gets put back in the rest of the season.

 

[GooseNeck]

He's on my bench. I have Mason/Bowe/Jennings in front of him in a PPR. His lack of knowledge in the playbook and the fact he isn't starting but going to "have a role" on Sunday makes me go with safer options.

 

[PatsFanCT]

I am amazed people are starting him over some of these guys I see listed. He doesn't want to be there, has Kyle Orton wearing a glove at QB, is coming off a suspension, didn't know the offense when he was there, and has been passed by Eddie Royal in the offense. What if he runs the wrong pattern Sunday, and that results in a pick? Would he even play the rest of the night?Lot more people here willing to roll the dice. I'd rather have a safer start Week 1, and let's see how much Marshall is willing to do, not to mention see what Orton can do.Starting him over Gonzo? Wow.

See, I'm on the other side of the fence on this one. I'm amazed at the names some of these guys are starting ahead of Marshall. Orton is no prize, but this is a stud receiver playing for a new paycheck/team next year. I expect a huge season out of him starting this week. And he hasn't been passed by Eddie Royal.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

Anytime Marshall is starting, he's starting in my lineup.

 

[Bills_Fan11]

As of right now, I am benching him. I have to pick between Marshall, Ginn, Hixon, or Bradshaw as my flex. I am just worried about his injury, about him not knowing the playbook, about Orton being injured. But it is a good passing matchup for Denver and Marshall is usually a reliable stud on the field. It's good news that he and McD seem to have kissed and made up, but until I see him on the field it is hard to trust him with a start. If he continues to practice well and if Orton seems to be healthy I may still slip him on Sunday morning.

I know it's only week 1 but to me, benching Marshall for one of those low upside flex's sorta defeats the purpose of drafting him. I can see benching him for guys like Avery and Gonzalez that have been mentioned here, but none of those guys.

 

[Kiddnets]

I have to decide between Marshall and A Bryant as well - real trick is I also am starting Royal (BM was so cheap I grabbed him as a #4WR) - anyone playing both Royal and BM? It is the Bungles tey are playing!

 

[FUBAR]

benched for Roddy White.

 

[The Jerk]

Clearly depends on your roster. I'd avoid starting Marshall if I could given that I think the Bengals defense is better than most everyone else expects, and perhaps more because Marshall is not versed in the offense yet.

 

[Ahmad Rashad]

As of right now, I am benching him. I have to pick between Marshall, Ginn, Hixon, or Bradshaw as my flex. I am just worried about his injury, about him not knowing the playbook, about Orton being injured. But it is a good passing matchup for Denver and Marshall is usually a reliable stud on the field. It's good news that he and McD seem to have kissed and made up, but until I see him on the field it is hard to trust him with a start. If he continues to practice well and if Orton seems to be healthy I may still slip him on Sunday morning.

I know it's only week 1 but to me, benching Marshall for one of those low upside flex's sorta defeats the purpose of drafting him. I can see benching him for guys like Avery and Gonzalez that have been mentioned here, but none of those guys.

I've switched back and forth whether to start him as my 4th WR/TE in a PPR league. Starting Ochocinco and started Hines Ward as WR1 and WR2 -- need to decide between Avery, Olsen, and Marshall for WR/TE 3 and 4 (benching Hester). His lack of playbook knowledge and Orton's injury have me leaning toward Avery and Olsen right now, but positive pregame reports may change my mind...

I have to decide between Marshall and A Bryant as well - real trick is I also am starting Royal (BM was so cheap I grabbed him as a #4WR) - anyone playing both Royal and BM? It is the Bungles tey are playing!

In another league, I have Royal and Santana Moss starting over BM (along with Andre Johnson). Again, I may switch him in for Moss if I hear more positives pregame, though not sure I want to have all my eggs in the Orton basket (with no Simms available as backup). I should win this one pretty handily, so may stick with the diversification of having Moss in there instead. If I needed to take more of a gamble to win, or if Cutler were still there, I'd be more likely to start the 2 Broncos together.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Currently benching for benson in PPR (.5 ppr for rbs) but torn. I just don't see how fbgs are predicting him for 5 and 50. If he's on the field, he'll get many looks, I guess it's not a bad position to be in either way. But I think I'll be benching him due to the WTF?!? factor (downside, not upside) here. That I have a healthy lead (28.1 (holmes) to 4 (bironas)) helps as I am trying to "assure" points as opposed to trying to hit the Boom(in a boom/bust player)

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

Deciding betwixt him and Santana Moss.

Still. Never dreamed I'd consider Santana Moss the "safer" play over anyone.

 

[gnarboots11]

He rakes. starting him over Coles and Bryant.

 

[gorf]

currently starting royal and c.henry in a td-heavy league. leaning toward putting marshall in for royal. still considering marshall and royal, since i expect the score of this game to be about 63-50.