Saints sign Brandon Marshall

ChrisXVI · 11-12-2018, 01:38 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.

Agreed. I don’t like this move and I can’t really put my finger on why. Just don’t like Brandon Marshall.

73Saint · 11-12-2018, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Agreed. I don’t like this move and I can’t really put my finger on why. Just don’t like Brandon Marshall.

For whatever reason, in my mind, it seems to me that BM had a rep of dropping catchable balls. But then again, so did Ted Ginn before he left Carolina. Could also be subconscious, based on the fact that he was NO Brass' second option, after Dez. That in and of itself gives you pause.

I just hope we can hang onto Kirkwood, he looked really good in his debut. I doubt we can hide him on the PS now...

frydaddy · 11-12-2018, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Agreed. I don’t like this move and I can’t really put my finger on why. Just don’t like Brandon Marshall.

I think he did have something of a streaky reputation early in his career, that seems about right. He also had a bit of a troublemaker rep when he was younger. To his credit though, he worked on both issues and they haven't been a problem for years. The bad attitude was the result of some mental issues, which he has been getting regular treatment and therapy for since several years ago and hasn't had any sort of drama. He's a pretty outspoken advocate for mental health awareness these days. And as far as on the field stuff goes, he's been a dependable pass catcher for the better part of a decade. Don't get me wrong, I'm not super excited about the signing or anything. He's pretty far from his prime, but I don't think you have anything to worry about, aside from whether he can learn the offense and get open.

73Saint · 11-12-2018, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by frydaddy

I think he did have something of a streaky reputation early in his career, that seems about right. He also had a bit of a troublemaker rep when he was younger. To his credit though, he worked on both issues and they haven't been a problem for years. The bad attitude was the result of some mental issues, which he has been getting regular treatment and therapy for since several years ago and hasn't had any sort of drama. He's a pretty outspoken advocate for mental health awareness these days. And as far as on the field stuff goes, he's been a dependable pass catcher for the better part of a decade. Don't get me wrong, I'm not super excited about the signing or anything. He's pretty far from his prime, but I don't think you have anything to worry about, aside from whether he can learn the offense and get open.

I forgot all about that. Great comment.

11-12-2018, 01:38 PM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	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. Agreed. I don’t like this move and I can’t really put my finger on why. Just don’t like Brandon Marshall. turbo_dog likes this.

11-12-2018, 01:42 PM	#2
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Saints sign Brandon Marshall Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Agreed. I don’t like this move and I can’t really put my finger on why. Just don’t like Brandon Marshall. For whatever reason, in my mind, it seems to me that BM had a rep of dropping catchable balls. But then again, so did Ted Ginn before he left Carolina. Could also be subconscious, based on the fact that he was NO Brass' second option, after Dez. That in and of itself gives you pause. I just hope we can hang onto Kirkwood, he looked really good in his debut. I doubt we can hide him on the PS now... Halo, SmashMouth and Rueben Mayes like this.

11-12-2018, 03:43 PM	#3
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,952 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints sign Brandon Marshall Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Agreed. I don’t like this move and I can’t really put my finger on why. Just don’t like Brandon Marshall. I think he did have something of a streaky reputation early in his career, that seems about right. He also had a bit of a troublemaker rep when he was younger. To his credit though, he worked on both issues and they haven't been a problem for years. The bad attitude was the result of some mental issues, which he has been getting regular treatment and therapy for since several years ago and hasn't had any sort of drama. He's a pretty outspoken advocate for mental health awareness these days. And as far as on the field stuff goes, he's been a dependable pass catcher for the better part of a decade. Don't get me wrong, I'm not super excited about the signing or anything. He's pretty far from his prime, but I don't think you have anything to worry about, aside from whether he can learn the offense and get open. 73Saint, Rueben Mayes, ChrisXVI and 1 others like this.
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11-12-2018, 03:56 PM	#4
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Saints sign Brandon Marshall Originally Posted by frydaddy I think he did have something of a streaky reputation early in his career, that seems about right. He also had a bit of a troublemaker rep when he was younger. To his credit though, he worked on both issues and they haven't been a problem for years. The bad attitude was the result of some mental issues, which he has been getting regular treatment and therapy for since several years ago and hasn't had any sort of drama. He's a pretty outspoken advocate for mental health awareness these days. And as far as on the field stuff goes, he's been a dependable pass catcher for the better part of a decade. Don't get me wrong, I'm not super excited about the signing or anything. He's pretty far from his prime, but I don't think you have anything to worry about, aside from whether he can learn the offense and get open. I forgot all about that. Great comment.

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