Over the past three seasons, there has not been a player more tough to figure out on the Denver Broncos than wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

Marshall’s off-field incidents have given him a very negative reputation around the league, and quite honestly have prevented many NFL observers from giving him the title of “elite receiver.”

While his off-field incidents distract from this, the Pro Bowl receiver is not a bad person in the least. 

Marshall volunteers his time on a regular basis to charities around Denver, and he is always willing to sign autographs or take pictures with Bronco fans.

Since he is such a nice guy to his fans, it is hard for one to imagine Marshall as anything less outside of the Broncos. 

Many of his cases with the law have been dropped, and last season he even had his three-game suspension reduced to one by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell through an appeal.

Earlier this off-season, Marshall was again arrested, but the charges were dropped in a mere matter of hours.  Still, he faces a possible suspension by the league, one that could be up to eight games.

Since Goodell did not issue punishment prior to the draft for the Broncos to make roster moves to fill his absence, one is compelled to believe that a suspension dealt to Marshall, if any at all, will be very short.

What does this have to do with the 2009 season?

Marshall suffered a hip injury early in the 2008 season, and played his entire Pro Bowl year with this particular ailment.

He has since had surgery and is rehabbing, hoping to come back for training camp. 

Over the past two seasons, Marshall has compiled 206 receptions, which is second best only to New England’s Wes Welker.  Many Broncos fans are giddy about the prospect of what damage a healthy Marshall can do at this level.

With Kyle Orton at the helm, the Broncos’ offense will be more centered around short passes, which is Marshall’s forte.  He is known as a possession receiver who can gain extra yardage after the catch, and he does it very well.

As long as he stays healthy throughout the season, a revived Marshall should continue his dominance on the field, and should put together his third consecutive 100 reception season.

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