Thread: Broncos' Brandon Marshall cleared to play vs. Chiefs

While tight end Julius Thomas remained a spectator Friday, working through left ankle issues, the Broncos received a boost as Brandon Marshall was cleared to participate by an independent doctor.

The linebacker began the concussion protocol last Sunday, and gradually eased back into activity. He is expected to start Sunday at Kansas City, a huge lift given his performance this season and the inexperienced reserves behind him on the depth chart.

Marshall leads the Broncos with 94 tackles in 11 games, incuding 10 starts. He also wears the audio helmet, communicating with the coaches and relaying the defensive signals. He was hurt in the fourth quarter against the Dolphins, leaving the Broncos leaning heavily on rookie Lamin Barrow, who participated in a season-high 21 plays.

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Ray rice anyone?

Glad Marshall will play. I hope Taliban or JT can go but I'm not counting on it. If Talib and Webster are both out, our secondary will be quite thin.

Originally Posted by broken12

Ray rice anyone?

I'm assuming you're joking? He's not even good.

Jeff Legwold @Jeff_Legwold · 36m

After Friday's practice, #Broncos HC John Fox said Julius Thomas looked "much better'' than he did in last Friday's workout.

Jeff Legwold @Jeff_Legwold · 49m

#Broncos LB B. Marshall on being cleared to face Chiefs: "Everybody wants to win this game, this is the biggest game of our season so far.''

Jeff Legwold @Jeff_Legwold · 2h

Talib and Julius Thomas were limited in Friday's practice. Marshall practiced fully and said in locker room he expects to play.

Originally Posted by VonDoom

Originally Posted by broken12

Ray rice anyone?

I'm assuming you're joking? He's not even good.

Not joking Monte Lance ball taking a roster spot, know how to pick up blitzes, great ok pass routes fresh legs .....would be good depth after ball goes to ir. ....cj goes down then we in trouble

Originally Posted by broken12

Not joking Monte Lance ball taking a roster spot, know how to pick up blitzes, great ok pass routes fresh legs .....would be good depth after ball goes to ir. ....cj goes down then we in trouble

Rice would be 3rd on the depth chart even with Hillman and Ball unavailable. CJ and Juwan make a pretty nice 1-2 punch.

Originally Posted by broken12

Not joking Monte Lance ball taking a roster spot, know how to pick up blitzes, great ok pass routes fresh legs .....would be good depth after ball goes to ir. ....cj goes down then we in trouble

You're opinion loses all credit when you use horrible grammar. Also it's not a very good opinion, he's washed up, doesn't know the system well, and he's a horrible person

And what does this Rice talk have to do with Brandon Marshall being cleared to play against KC?

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

And what does this Rice talk have to do with Brandon Marshall being cleared to play against KC?

Well lots maybe rice can play linebacker....lol

I remember lots of denver broncos having the same issues at times, Clarence kay, Vance Johnson to name a couple. I think that he has been given a second chance to better his life. If denver was to give him a chance I would be in favor for it, if it did not work than he could just get in line with many other choices this front office has made that haven't worked.

I'm worried about the injuries in the secondary as well, but fortunately the Chiefs haven't had a lot of success throwing the ball down the field so far this year.

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

And what does this Rice talk have to do with Brandon Marshall being cleared to play against KC?

not a damn thing. . .


good news on marshall-- our run D's not the same without nate irving, we at least need the rest of our 'backers available. . . when trevathan gets back, we're going to have to explore using him or marshall at MIKE-- not an ideal fit, but IMO we need to get our three best guys on the field. . . johnson and the rooks aren't getting it done. . .

The new concussion protocol seems to working just fine.

Originally Posted by spikerman

I'm worried about the injuries in the secondary as well, but fortunately the Chiefs haven't had a lot of success throwing the ball down the field so far this year.

Yeah, this makes me feel a little better. That's still a weakness they'll exploit, like if Tony Carter has to see significant time ...

Originally Posted by dogfish

not a damn thing. . .


good news on marshall-- our run D's not the same without nate irving, we at least need the rest of our 'backers available. . . when trevathan gets back, we're going to have to explore using him or marshall at MIKE-- not an ideal fit, but IMO we need to get our three best guys on the field. . . johnson and the rooks aren't getting it done. . .

I didn't really put the connection with Irving together, but you might be right. The run D has been a little lackluster the last couple of games, considering how great they were early in the season. Charles will obviously be a huge test.

And I agree on our LB situation - I think we need our three best guys out there, regardless of whether one is playing out of position. For us, that will be Miller, Trevathan and Marshall. I want Trev out there once he's healthy, but benching Marshall seems like a bad idea.