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06-17-2009, 11:52 AM
McDaniels: Dialogue part of Marshall plan
The Broncos' coach deals with his unhappy wideout, who wants a better contract, by being open to discussions.
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
As the Brandon Marshall holdout saga becomes increasingly agitated, Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has attempted to send a message of peace.
Marshall's agent, Kennard Mc-Guire, made an aggressive negotiating move Tuesday by telling Fox 31 News that Marshall requested a trade during the wide receiver's one-on-one meeting with Broncos owner Pat Bowlen last Friday afternoon.
The meeting occurred after Marshall skipped the mandatory minicamp session that morning. Marshall later was spotted carrying packed boxes to his car before leaving the team's Dove Valley headquarters.
"Mr. Bowlen has said that ownership will do everything in its power to accommodate his wishes," McGuire told the television station.
Marshall, too, appears to be preparing for his exit from Denver. He wrote a new entry on his blog Tuesday afternoon in which he said, "Change is probably best" for him personally and professionally.
"It's hard leaving an organization ran (sic) by one of the best owners in all of sports, and someone who's been there for me through my ups and downs," Marshall wrote in an entry titled "Clearing the Air." "The hardest thing was hearing Mr. B wish me luck in the future, but we both came to the conclusion that this is probably the best thing for me to grow on and off the field." Marshall went on to thank Denver fans.
Despite the strong words from Marshall and his agent, there has been no indication the Broncos will seek to deal Marshall, who is unhappy with his contract that will pay him $2.198 million this season, the final year of his deal.
"We met after Pat's meeting with Brandon and we are going to continue our dialogue with Brandon and his representative," McDaniels said. "We look forward to having Brandon at training camp."
Bowlen declined a request seeking comment. Marshall has been one of the NFL's top receivers the previous two seasons, when he combined for 206 receptions, 2,590 yards and 13 touchdowns.
McDaniels: Dialogue part of Marshall plan - The Denver Post (http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_12604865)
The Broncos' coach deals with his unhappy wideout, who wants a better contract, by being open to discussions.
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
As the Brandon Marshall holdout saga becomes increasingly agitated, Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has attempted to send a message of peace.
Marshall's agent, Kennard Mc-Guire, made an aggressive negotiating move Tuesday by telling Fox 31 News that Marshall requested a trade during the wide receiver's one-on-one meeting with Broncos owner Pat Bowlen last Friday afternoon.
The meeting occurred after Marshall skipped the mandatory minicamp session that morning. Marshall later was spotted carrying packed boxes to his car before leaving the team's Dove Valley headquarters.
"Mr. Bowlen has said that ownership will do everything in its power to accommodate his wishes," McGuire told the television station.
Marshall, too, appears to be preparing for his exit from Denver. He wrote a new entry on his blog Tuesday afternoon in which he said, "Change is probably best" for him personally and professionally.
"It's hard leaving an organization ran (sic) by one of the best owners in all of sports, and someone who's been there for me through my ups and downs," Marshall wrote in an entry titled "Clearing the Air." "The hardest thing was hearing Mr. B wish me luck in the future, but we both came to the conclusion that this is probably the best thing for me to grow on and off the field." Marshall went on to thank Denver fans.
Despite the strong words from Marshall and his agent, there has been no indication the Broncos will seek to deal Marshall, who is unhappy with his contract that will pay him $2.198 million this season, the final year of his deal.
"We met after Pat's meeting with Brandon and we are going to continue our dialogue with Brandon and his representative," McDaniels said. "We look forward to having Brandon at training camp."
Bowlen declined a request seeking comment. Marshall has been one of the NFL's top receivers the previous two seasons, when he combined for 206 receptions, 2,590 yards and 13 touchdowns.
McDaniels: Dialogue part of Marshall plan - The Denver Post (http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_12604865)