Today, it was reported by ESPN that Brandon Marshall injured his hamstring in the last hour of Broncos’ practice. He was attempting to run a deep sideline route.

Marshall pulled up, limped to the sideline, threw his helmet to the ground, then collapsed to the grass. He stayed on the sideline for a few minutes before being seen hobbling, ironically to the trainer’s room.

I say ironically because one of the reasons Marshall cites in wanting a trade from the Broncos is that he believes Denver’s medical staff misdiagnosed his hip injury last year, something that needed surgery during the off-season.

So, after having to worry about a hip coming off surgery, Marshall now must contend with a hamstring that could end up being a nagging injury.

One thing skill players like receivers and cornerbacks don’t need is a leg injury; see Champ Bailey and his hurt groin last year.

What really happened to Marshall?

Has he been lazy in the off-season, not working hard enough?

Or has he had to take rehab easy as to not strain the hip again?

Or, is it just Brandon Marshall acting up, being his usual “Baby T.O.” self once again?

Marshall showed up for the first day of camp Monday, but it was a move I called selfish, as he was more trying to dodge fines than show he’s a team player.

As he sulked, it was evident he didn’t want to be there, and when asked if he was happy to be with the Broncos, dodged again saying, “I’m just happy to be playing football.”

So, he showed that he’s not being completely hostile by showing up to camp, but could this be his easy way out of working with Denver?

Could he really be faking an injury in order to leverage his trade position even further?

Let’s put it this way, I wouldn’t put it passed him.

I used to think his nickname “Baby T.O.” was exciting; referring to his large size, speed, and playmaking ability. But it seems that this moniker has an ominous side as well.

Terrell Owens is one of the most bold, brash, and big-headed players in the NFL today. He creates enemies with teammates and quarterbacks, (see Donovan McNabb, Jeff Garcia) and coaches alike.

In 2007, Marshall called out Broncos’ fans for leaving early during a very rainy blowout against the Chargers, saying they, “aren’t true fans.”

Though many thought his relationship with Jay Cutler was strong, many times Cutler was seen yelling at Marshall for giving up on routes and going out of games at key moments.

Now Marshall wants a pay raise—even though he’s been doing his best Pacman Jones impersonation, having 13 run-ins with the police in the past two years—and as Denver is hesitant to pay him, Marshall has demanded to be traded.

It seems Marshall is following the route T.O. has been running for years. And if he’s not careful, “Baby T.O.” will catch one too many big hits by coaches and teammates, landing himself on a horrible team with a bad quarterback—basically exiling himself in the NFL.

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