Thread: Rumors Fly That Brandon Marshall Is Broke

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Rumors Fly That Brandon Marshall Is Broke
Posted by Mike Florio on July 3, 2009 1:28 PM

Receiver Brandon Marshall's ongoing desire to leave Denver is rooted in two concerns. First, he doesn't like the manner in which the team's physicians handled a hip injury that ultimately required surgery. Second, he wants a new contract.

The more accurate description as to the latter factor could be that he needs a new contract.

There's talk in league circles that Marshall has run out of money. If that's true, at least one league source isn't surprised.

"Why does a guy who was a fourth-round draft pick live in three different places?" the source said regarding Marshall's residences in Denver, Atlanta, and Orlando.

Frankly, we find it hard to believe that Marshall is facing money troubles, if in fact he is (and we're not reporting that he is -- we're only saying that some league insiders think that he is). After pocketing a signing bonus of $420,000 in 2006, Marshall earned a base salary of $275,000 as a rookie, a base salary of $360,000 in 2007, and a base salary of $445,000 in 2008 (less two game checks, one for a suspension and one for a fine). Also, because of his stellar performances to date in his career, escalators in Marshall's rookie deal have pushed his 2009 salary to $2.198 million.

Of course, Marshall likely will be able to easily afford those three houses -- and more -- once he gets paid like the elite receiver he is. But it's not going to happen soon, unless someone blows the Broncos away with a trade offer.

Our pal Adam Schefter thinks the Broncos wouldn't say "no" to a first-round draft pick. But we think it would take more than that to get the Broncos to give Marshall a one-way ticket out of the "f--king city" he supposedly hates.

If Marshall isn't traded, he likely won't be getting a big-money deal in the near future. As we understand it, the Broncos don't plan to devote any more cash to the 2009 edition of the team, likely due to a lingering bad economy and concerns previously stated by owner Pat Bowlen regarding the current player-compensation system under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Bottom line? If Brandon really is broke, he might want to consider getting a short-term loan. After all, he'll make plenty of money once the season starts, and a huge payday is looming.

Of course, if he can't scare up any cash (if he in fact is running out of it), there's always bankruptcy.

In the end, it might be the best way for Marshall to keep his Ms. Pacman video game, if like Mike Vick he actually owns one.

Did you see that rumor that just flew by?


Theyre just flyin all over these days.



I must say, that its not really something Im concerned about. Tell his agent to give him some kupe.

Interesting find...

If it's true does this favor or hurt the Broncos? I think it favors us in the long run because it means BM is more likely to blink first and take whatever offer Pat Bowlen has already put on the table. Course it's also another judgment concern with Brandon not that we had enough of those already.

Originally Posted by MadMax

Interesting find...

If it's true does this favor or hurt the Broncos? I think it favors us in the long run because it means BM is more likely to blink first and take whatever offer Pat Bowlen has already put on the table. Course it's also another judgment concern with Brandon not that we had enough of those already.

If true, it puts Marshall in a very tough place when it comes to holding out. If he holds out for 10 games, he will lose something in the neighborhood of 2/3rds his 2009 salary, which is not the way to get out from under his financial troubles.

"Jerry, show me the money...."

Veeeeery interesting..

I suspect there is alot of truth to the story..


I doubt that anyone short of a loan shark would give this MAROON any money.. considering his history and hysteria, it would be what you call a bad deal..

odds are he has spent alot of money traveling and on housing and he has been banking on getting a new deal.. I also have to wonder if mike did indeed make him and jay promises on the side, of a huge payday if they performed last year..

that would explain him running out of cash..

Originally Posted by Jrwiz

Veeeeery interesting..

I suspect there is alot of truth to the story..


I doubt that anyone short of a loan shark would give this MAROON any money.. considering his history and hysteria, it would be what you call a bad deal..

odds are he has spent alot of money traveling and on housing and he has been banking on getting a new deal.. I also have to wonder if mike did indeed make him and jay promises on the side, of a huge payday if they performed last year..

that would explain him running out of cash..

Actually, I doubt he would have too much trouble finding banks willing to lend him money, which is how he is likely paying for the three houses. However, you still have to pay the mortgage payments, utilities, big parties NFL big shots are supposed to play, etc.

You have to realize that a banker will look at his W2 and his salary (which si $2 million this year), not base their decision on our 'fan'atical opinions of the players we like or don't like.

Originally Posted by Tned

Actually, I doubt he would have too much trouble finding banks willing to lend him money, which is how he is likely paying for the three houses. However, you still have to pay the mortgage payments, utilities, big parties NFL big shots are supposed to play, etc.

You have to realize that a banker will look at his W2 and his salary (which si $2 million this year), not base their decision on our 'fan'atical opinions of the players we like or don't like.

I suspect that is part of the reason being house poor, he is in a cash flow issue to many bankers screwed the pooch already betting on the come line..


Well since I'm just looking at it as a business man.. knowing the likely hood based on his past actions he may be unpaid for much of the upcoming year I would not do it unless I had any access/liens on his holdings..


you also have to realize that of the 2.2 mil he is supposed to get the fed, state and now his property taxes to the counties where he has houses are likely to get a HUGE part of that money..

Originally Posted by Tned

Actually, I doubt he would have too much trouble finding banks willing to lend him money, which is how he is likely paying for the three houses. However, you still have to pay the mortgage payments, utilities, big parties NFL big shots are supposed to play, etc.

You have to realize that a banker will look at his W2 and his salary (which si $2 million this year), not base their decision on our 'fan'atical opinions of the players we like or don't like.

true however said "banker" would also look at the possibility of a suspension and or hold out.
banks arent taking the risks they were a couple years ago
not saying he wont get paid from somebody but his future is more up in the air than some may think
when you have alot of existing debt its hard to get loans,and none of us knows the current status of what he owes.
maybe he's been counting on that big payday and already maxed out his credit?
either way i wish we would just give him that big extension with the "trouble clauses" and be done with it !
enough drama for 1 offseason already......lets get down to the basics of making this a playoff team again !!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Tned

Actually, I doubt he would have too much trouble finding banks willing to lend him money, which is how he is likely paying for the three houses. However, you still have to pay the mortgage payments, utilities, big parties NFL big shots are supposed to play, etc.

You have to realize that a banker will look at his W2 and his salary (which si $2 million this year), not base their decision on our 'fan'atical opinions of the players we like or don't like.

Well, Tned...as I'm sure you're aware, W2's are from the Preceding year....not the current.
And his $2M is based on him PLAYING! Hardly comforting for a bank, especially these days.

Frankly, he'd prolly have a better shot at a loan if he were working for minimum wage....

Two Words 'Federal Bailout'

Okay seriously, his play deserves better pay.

If it were truly character that was the chief concern for FO in regards to the makeup of their players, then they should cut their entire roster, and sign the Peace Corps intramural flag football team.

Wonder how much money he has had to pay his lawyers over the years? If he is broke he better start reporting to anything that is mandatory, last thing he needs is thousands of dollars worth of fines.

Originally Posted by ursamajor

If it were truly character that was the chief concern for FO in regards to the makeup of their players, then they should cut their entire roster, and sign the Peace Corps intramural flag football team.

It's not about BM being a bad character guy, it's about that bad character being one bad incident away from completely screwing over the team. What sense does it make to give someone an enormous deal who is one incident away from being gone half the season when he hasn't proven that he can go a whole year without being arrested for a dispute with a girlfriend?

Originally Posted by ursamajor

Two Words 'Federal Bailout'

Okay seriously, his play deserves better pay.

If it were truly character that was the chief concern for FO in regards to the makeup of their players, then they should cut their entire roster, and sign the Peace Corps intramural flag football team.

What are you saying? That the entire football team slaps around their wives and girlfriends?

Originally Posted by Northman

What are you saying? That the entire football team slaps around their wives and girlfriends?

It was tongue in cheek exaggeration to illustrate that in the end talent is what teams value the most.

Originally Posted by ursamajor

It was tongue in cheek exaggeration to illustrate that in the end talent is what teams value the most.

Marshall's talent won't do us any good if he gets suspended again, which is why Denver is in no haste to give him a huge raise. This is what you fail to understand.