If Brandon Marshall is Traded to the Bears, Denver Will Win the Trade

It's being reported that Broncos pro-bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall has asked for a trade out of Denver. Gee, it seems like the Broncos' organization just went through this a couple months ago.

Jay Cutler was traded from the Denver Broncos to the Chicago Bears. Now it looks as if his No. 1 target, Brandon Marshall, might be going to the same exact location.

It's no secret the Bears have awful receivers, but if they got Marshall, they would be much improved in that category.

The reason for Marshall being traded is because he has been holding out of Denver's team workouts and organized events. He is also unhappy with his current contract.

Marshall is scheduled to make a little over $2 million during the 2009 season. Nearly 50 wide receivers in the league today make more money per year than he does right now.

I can see why he is upset over his current contract, but he does not need to go about it in this type of manner. I find it to be very immature and selfish on Marshall's part. You need to wait and just perform on the field week in and week out to get your money.

If Marhsall were to just show up to the team events, he would get his money. By sitting out, nothing is going to happen. To me, Marhsall is acting like a child who doesn't get the toy he wants. He pouts and hides in his room.

Josh McDaniels is the type of coach that you won't be able to bully and push around. Personally, I like the way he's going about this situation. When he is asked about Marhsall, McDaniels gives straight up and honest answers.

There is no reason to make up a story that Marhsall and everybody are getting along if it's not true. It's obvious that Marshall wants to get out, and get out as soon as possible.

As a Broncos' fan, I am sick of all the negative publicity we have been receiving lately. If you told me that neither Marshall or Cutler would be on the Broncos team in 2009, I would have told you to lay off the "Mary J".

Times are changing in Denver. We have a new starting quarterback, running back and a defense that has a completely changed identity. Now we have to deal with the thought of having a new starting wide receiver.

Who benefits from this trade the most? Eddie Royal.

In his rookie season, Royal caught 91 passes for 980 yards, and five touchdowns. He set many Broncos' records for a rookie wide receiver including most receptions in a season, most touchdowns in a season, and most receptions in one game.

Eddie would be the No. 1 wide receiver on a few teams in the league, but the only reason he isn't on the Broncos is because Marshall.

Royal would become the new No. 1 receiver on the depth chart, and Jabar Gaffney and Kenny McKinley would battle it out for the No. 2 receiver spot.

What could Denver get in the trade?

Chicago has a lot of defensive players they would be willing to give up. Most Broncos' fans would love to get Brian Urlacher, but I just don't see it happening right now.

Denver fans need to take a more realistic approach at what we can potentially get. The Broncos could use a defensive tackle, which is why I could see them wanting former pro-bowler, Tommie Harris.

Denver would also like to get a defensive end that could start right away in 2009. Adewale Ogunlye, Mark Anderson and Alex Brown are all legitimate options for the Broncos to look at.

I would say Ogunlye is the most likely option for Denver. I would love to get Alex Brown, but he is the future of the Bears' defense. Adewale is 31 years old, but he still has some gas left in the tank.

An inside linebacker is also a need for the Broncos if D.J. Williams stays outside. Marcus Freeman, one of the Bears' 2009 draft picks, could be a good options for the Broncos to look at.

Denver would also like to receive some sort of draft pick. A second or third rounder would be a good addition to the two or three players they would receive.

There is still a lot to learn in this whole situation, but we need to start realizing Marshall might have played his last game with the Broncos.

It's a sad thing to think about, isn't it?