Brandon Marshall to the Redskins: Should Washington Pull the Trigger?

In Washington D.C, there has been nothing but joy over the past 48 hours. The Redskins finally landed a top, veteran quarterback who is dying for a Super Bowl ring as much as the fan base.

Trading a second round pick this year, along with a conditional third or fourth round pick in next year's draft to the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington now has their quarterback for at least the next three to four years.

The Redskins are no longer the bottom feeder like they were in 2009. With Mike Shanahan as head coach and Bruce Allen as general manager, this franchise looks to be respectable again with Dan Snyder staying out of the way.

This doesn't mean, though, that another big acquisition can't happen.

Jason Reid of The Washington Post made a proposal suggesting that the Redskins make a run for receiver Brandon Marshall.

Originally rumored by Seattle a month ago, those rumors evaporated pretty quickly.

The Broncos price still stands at a first round pick. Up to this point, the market has been quiet for Marshall...too quiet.

This idea that Reid brought up may actually be an idea that owner Dan Snyder may make a push on.

If you take a look at this team, here is what we see.

First, the Redskins have a top 10 defense despite the 4-12 record. They also have a three running back tandem of Clinton Portis, Larry Johnson, and Willy Parker, all veteran guys.

The biggest weakness? The offensive line. Jason Campbell was nearly killed last season, and McNabb won't do much better if that isn't improved.

However, lets take this into consideration. Suppose the Redskins use this year's draft to upgrade on the offensive line, which has a lot of depth this year. This will start by taking Russell Okung with the fourth overall pick.

Then, you are a looking at a team that if they have a stable offensive line, they can find success within the NFC.

So, who is to say that Washington can turn and trade for Brandon Marshall? The Redskins can then trade their 2011 first round pick for Marshall, followed by signing him to a lengthy extension (Snyder will throw the money at him).

I know what everyone is thinking; Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen are running the front office now.

That doesn't mean Snyder can't persuade both of them into acquiring Marshall.

Shanahan coached Marshall at Denver, and from a public standpoint, both seemed to like each other.

Is this a stretch of a trade? It could be. But knowing how the Redskins front office is willing to make a deal (who saw the McNabb deal coming?), don't be surprised if you see another offseason shocker by the Redskins in acquiring Brandon Marshall.

Matt Miselis is an NFL Featured Columnist for BleacherReport .com.

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