Lonestar
06-02-2009, 02:58 AM
The top receiver returns to Florida for his rehab. His agent says the move isn't mostly about salary.
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
Posted: 06/02/2009 01:00:00 AM MDT
Brandon Marshall (Post file)As the Broncos restart their passing camp today at their Dove Valley headquarters, receiver Brandon Marshall will be in Orlando, Fla., where he will continue to rehabilitate after hip surgery.
Although Marshall communicated a desire for a new contract during a meeting with Broncos coach Josh McDaniels before moving his rehab to Orlando nearly two weeks ago, Marshall's agent, Kennard McGuire, said the move is more about medical trust than financial gain.
Marshall was third in the NFL with 104 receptions last season despite playing with a hip that he says was more damaged than was initially diagnosed.
"This young man has been continually looking to establish and build a relationship of trust and confidence with the organization," McGuire said. "There has been ongoing dialogue between myself, Brandon and the (Broncos) staff. It's unfortunate that so much has been made of one conversation.
"My disappointment is that last year Brandon fought through and played through a tough injury that went undiagnosed after several MRIs. So it's within our right to continue to get professional help in the rehab process. We feel this is the best course of action to make sure he is healthy and ready."
The Broncos declined comment. Marshall wound up undergoing hip surgery on March 31. Under terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the Broncos' passing camp, which runs through June 10, is considered voluntary participation for the players. A mandatory minicamp will be held June 12-14. A player missing a mandatory offseason practice session would be subject to fines.
McGuire acknowledged concern about Marshall's long-term security. Marshall is in the final season of a four-year contract that will pay him $2.2 million this year. But instead of having unrestricted free agency waiting for him at the end of this season, NFL owners reopened the new collective bargaining agreement — a labor strategy that would make fourth-year players such as Marshall a restricted free agent after this season.
A restricted free agent tops out at one year and $2.792 million. The NFL top receivers make from $7 million to $10 million a year.
However, it appears the Broncos aren't ready to make a long-term commitment to Marshall because of concerns raised by his off-field problems. Marshall was suspended by the NFL for one game last season for violating its personal conduct policy and will be in court later this month in Atlanta, where he is facing misdemeanor battery charges.
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12498848?source=rss
sounds like more jay/buss agent nonsense to me....
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
Posted: 06/02/2009 01:00:00 AM MDT
Brandon Marshall (Post file)As the Broncos restart their passing camp today at their Dove Valley headquarters, receiver Brandon Marshall will be in Orlando, Fla., where he will continue to rehabilitate after hip surgery.
Although Marshall communicated a desire for a new contract during a meeting with Broncos coach Josh McDaniels before moving his rehab to Orlando nearly two weeks ago, Marshall's agent, Kennard McGuire, said the move is more about medical trust than financial gain.
Marshall was third in the NFL with 104 receptions last season despite playing with a hip that he says was more damaged than was initially diagnosed.
"This young man has been continually looking to establish and build a relationship of trust and confidence with the organization," McGuire said. "There has been ongoing dialogue between myself, Brandon and the (Broncos) staff. It's unfortunate that so much has been made of one conversation.
"My disappointment is that last year Brandon fought through and played through a tough injury that went undiagnosed after several MRIs. So it's within our right to continue to get professional help in the rehab process. We feel this is the best course of action to make sure he is healthy and ready."
The Broncos declined comment. Marshall wound up undergoing hip surgery on March 31. Under terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the Broncos' passing camp, which runs through June 10, is considered voluntary participation for the players. A mandatory minicamp will be held June 12-14. A player missing a mandatory offseason practice session would be subject to fines.
McGuire acknowledged concern about Marshall's long-term security. Marshall is in the final season of a four-year contract that will pay him $2.2 million this year. But instead of having unrestricted free agency waiting for him at the end of this season, NFL owners reopened the new collective bargaining agreement — a labor strategy that would make fourth-year players such as Marshall a restricted free agent after this season.
A restricted free agent tops out at one year and $2.792 million. The NFL top receivers make from $7 million to $10 million a year.
However, it appears the Broncos aren't ready to make a long-term commitment to Marshall because of concerns raised by his off-field problems. Marshall was suspended by the NFL for one game last season for violating its personal conduct policy and will be in court later this month in Atlanta, where he is facing misdemeanor battery charges.
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12498848?source=rss
sounds like more jay/buss agent nonsense to me....