This news should come as no surprise.

When the Denver Broncos’ official team site released their updated depth chart today, misguided wide receiver Brandon Marshall was listed with the first string.

This is a very significant development in the Marshall saga in Denver, as just as recently as last week, he was practicing on the scout team.

Why should Bronco fans be excited about this?

It likely means that we will get our first taste of Marshall in the third preseason game against the Chicago Bears.

It also means that Marshall has gotten a good enough grasp of the playbook that head coach Josh McDaniels saw fit to place him with the first team.

There is something interesting about the depth chart though.

As it is currently listed, Marshall stands alone in his depth chart position, and the Broncos currently boast 12 offensive starters, a strategy that is likely to give many opposing teams fits.

It is likely that wide receiver Jabar Gaffney, also listed with the first team, is going to be the fourth receiver, and the Broncos’ depth chart will go back to its required 11 players.

This is a very positive movement by the Broncos and Marshall, as it currently stands.  This shows the team has given Marshall a vote of confidence, and that they feel he is ready despite not having taken a single snap with the starters in the preseason.

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