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Entry To The Brandon Marshall Circus Is Too Expensive.
Published: September 2, 2009
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I’m sure a lot of you are getting a little tired of all the Brandon Marshall articles; especially ones that revolve around a possible deal that would land him in New York as part of the improving New York Jets.
Well today, two NFL sources relayed information to ESPN analyst Adam Schefter that the Denver Broncos would ask for inside linebacker David Harris in any potential deal.
For a Jets fan who was unsure as to whether he would welcome the circus to New York, the entry price has just tilted the scales in favor of a decision.
If you were to ask me the top two aspects of the 2009 New York Jets team that I was most excited about, I would say the play of Mark Sanchez and the combination of David Harris and Bart Scott as the inside linebackers.
Now we are being told that if we want to bring a man with more issues to be resolved than a episode of this is my life by Isiah Thomas, we’ll have to break up this partnership before it ever had the chance to show it’s true potential.
That price for me is simply too steep.
David Harris led the Jets in tackles in 2007 with 127, 90 of those being solo, and he also racked up 5 sacks. He took a step back in 2008 as he battled injuries, recording a solid 75 tackles, 52 solo and a single sack.
Do people seriously think that breaking up a partnership that by all accounts looks to be one of the most productive ILB tandems in the NFL in 2009, for a man who brings attitude and legal issues is a good idea?
Not for me.
To add to that, rumors suggest that the Broncos will also look for draft picks in any potential deal- a 4th or 5th round selection. Not to live in the past, but the mid rounds have been kind to the New York Jets over the previous year. Leon Washington/Kerry Rhodes and Jerricho Cotchery were both fourth round selections.
Throw in that Brandon Marshall is coming off a injury plagued off-season where he barely participated, and you wonder what the Jets are even thinking.
On the other hand, David Harris has spent the off-season working hard.
In the three pre-season games, I would argue that not only has he been the most consistent player on the Jets roster, but also the most impressive. Sack’s, Interceptions, tackles- he is popping up all over the field, and the obvious chemistry he is building with Bart Scott should have every Jet fan excited for the future.
Despite speaking against any potential deal for Brandon Marshall, I have persisted to admit that this obvious talent on the field may be a great asset to this team, whose perceived lack of ability at the WR position is penciled in to be their downfall in 2009.
However, for a team that is looking to play smash mouth football, would we be comfortable with Cummings, Westerman or Izzo starting opposite Bart Scott?
I wrote a piece a few days ago on Jamaal Westerman, where I highlighted his future potential, however, 2009 and a starting spot I fear is a little too soon for that potential to be realized.
So the price of David Harris alone is too much for this team. But Harris and a future draft choice?
Well, you can rest assured that this Jet fan will not be running away to join the circus.
