Brandon Marshal now a Dolphin

Broncos got fair deal for Marshall
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on April 14, 2010 8:44 AM ET
The Broncos weren't going to pay Brandon Marshall.

Once you start from that point and accept he wasn't a long-term part of Josh McDaniels' plan, then it's fair to say the Broncos did well in their trade to the Dolphins.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Dolphins will send Denver a second-round pick in 2010 and another pick, believed to be their second-rounder in 2011. There probably isn't a better value pick than a second-rounder.

The Ravens gave up a third and fourth-round pick for Anquan Boldin, and got a fifth-rounder along with the receiver. Marshall is essentially a younger, healthier, superior version of Boldin, but with far bigger risks off the field.

Santonio Holmes is closer to Marshall's age and has the off-field risks, but doesn't match Marshall's abilty. The Steelers got a fifth-round pick for him. In light of those deals, the Broncos did well.

Make no mistake; this is a good deal for the Dolphins too. The Seahawks got caught not being aggressive enough and Miami got Chad Henne a true number one receiver.

On pure football ability, there aren't more than five young receivers in football you'd rather have then Marshall. Bill Parcells loves physical wideouts and Marshall is a rich man's Keyshawn Johnson.

Soon enough, Marshall will just be a rich man.

ya i saw they already gave him an extension and gave him 47.5 million

i'm glad he's not in the AFC west