Saints sign Brandon Marshall

K Major · 11-12-2018, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

I have to admit, I felt better about Dez Bryant than I do about Marshall. However, I have to trust the coaching staff and Brees. They must have seen something in his workout that showed them he can be valuable.

I think Marshall is more of a depth signing (in case of injury). If Ted Ginn Jr can return to form, more likely Brandon gets waived.

Halo · 11-12-2018, 01:52 PM

I think all this is insurance.
Front office optimizing talent before free agency period ends.
We're beefing up on WR depth. Since Ted Ginn went on IR, one jet sweep arm of our multi armed octopus offense was taken away.

If Michael Thomas gets hurt, we want a veteran available.
YES we have young talent, but we want a hungry veteran who has been dying to play in the playoffs with a winning team.

Brandon Marshall should bring his best, just like Dez would have.

Remember, teams are double and triple teaming Michael Thomas and he's getting banged up. Same thing happened to Jimmy Graham and he was never the same after getting mauled in the 2011-2012 seasons.

TheKillerBs · 11-12-2018, 02:02 PM

Hopefully he still has something left in the tank. And, hopefully, they go easy on him in practice.

BJSim · 11-12-2018, 02:11 PM

I'm not worried about his hands (still holds the record for receptions in a single game), I'm worried about his legs. Can he get separation on routes or will he just be in for endzone jump balls?

saintsfan1976 · 11-12-2018, 02:36 PM

My money is on Kirkwood.

mapcow · 11-12-2018, 03:42 PM

I think we proved yesterday....receivers we do not need. SECONDARY Studs.... cuz.... They SUCK

st thomas · 11-12-2018, 03:47 PM

It would have taken dez 4 games full speed to get with the program shape he would then hit a wall for a while (yes I’ve played that game before ) it takes time dez was insurance for MT that’s all BM is insurance yes he has played but still will be rusty the rook is the ticket to the supppppprrrrrrboooowwwwllll

neugey · 11-12-2018, 03:59 PM

The thing I like about Marshall is he is a terrific run-blocker. Maybe just let him run hitches and sideline routes and run block until he gets more familiar with our offense. Also he's been in a ton of different offenses over his career so he should be used to adapting, right?

Rugby Saint II · 11-12-2018, 04:40 PM

Meh......

Cruize · 11-12-2018, 05:28 PM

Not a fan. But, if he has anything left, Brees will make him look good.

11-12-2018, 01:41 PM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,830 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign Brandon Marshall Originally Posted by turbo_dog I have to admit, I felt better about Dez Bryant than I do about Marshall. However, I have to trust the coaching staff and Brees. They must have seen something in his workout that showed them he can be valuable. I think Marshall is more of a depth signing (in case of injury). If Ted Ginn Jr can return to form, more likely Brandon gets waived. Halo, saintsfan1976, st thomas and 1 others like this.

11-12-2018, 01:52 PM	#2
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,894 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Saints sign Brandon Marshall I think all this is insurance. Front office optimizing talent before free agency period ends. We're beefing up on WR depth. Since Ted Ginn went on IR, one jet sweep arm of our multi armed octopus offense was taken away. If Michael Thomas gets hurt, we want a veteran available. YES we have young talent, but we want a hungry veteran who has been dying to play in the playoffs with a winning team. Brandon Marshall should bring his best, just like Dez would have. Remember, teams are double and triple teaming Michael Thomas and he's getting banged up. Same thing happened to Jimmy Graham and he was never the same after getting mauled in the 2011-2012 seasons. BJSim, 73Saint, st thomas and 4 others like this.
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11-12-2018, 02:02 PM	#3
TheKillerBs Thread Killer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 366	Re: Saints sign Brandon Marshall Hopefully he still has something left in the tank. And, hopefully, they go easy on him in practice. saintfan, 73Saint and Rueben Mayes like this.

11-12-2018, 02:11 PM	#4
BJSim 500+ posts Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 577	Re: Saints sign Brandon Marshall I'm not worried about his hands (still holds the record for receptions in a single game), I'm worried about his legs. Can he get separation on routes or will he just be in for endzone jump balls? Rueben Mayes likes this.

11-12-2018, 02:36 PM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,022 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign Brandon Marshall My money is on Kirkwood. Halo, Rueben Mayes and frydaddy like this.

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11-12-2018, 03:47 PM	#7
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Saints sign Brandon Marshall It would have taken dez 4 games full speed to get with the program shape he would then hit a wall for a while (yes I’ve played that game before ) it takes time dez was insurance for MT that’s all BM is insurance yes he has played but still will be rusty the rook is the ticket to the supppppprrrrrrboooowwwwllll

11-12-2018, 03:59 PM	#8
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,857 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Saints sign Brandon Marshall The thing I like about Marshall is he is a terrific run-blocker. Maybe just let him run hitches and sideline routes and run block until he gets more familiar with our offense. Also he's been in a ton of different offenses over his career so he should be used to adapting, right?

11-12-2018, 04:40 PM	#9
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11-12-2018, 05:28 PM	#10
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Re: Saints sign Brandon Marshall Not a fan. But, if he has anything left, Brees will make him look good.
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