The Roberts Raid: Five Burning Questions

This is a new colunn that will allow readers to ask questions about the NFL and NBA, and I will respond through a weekly column, answering those questions.

Is Denver serious about trading Brandon Marshall? If so, where do you think he will go? Scott-Green Bay, WI

No, I don't think they want to trade him at all, at least not after recent reports. However, much like the Cutler situation, I don't believe they have much of a choice.

Marshall doesn't have the appropriate leverage, but he could definitely make things uglier than they already are.

The truth is, he actually had a fairly strong argument. He's dropped in two straight Pro Bowl-level seasons, and is now forced into trying to do so again in a contract year with a new quarterback, coach, and offense.

All he's asking for is the team to back him up.

If he does in fact get traded, I see Baltimore and New York (Jets) as the most likely AFC candidates, while Chicago, Arizona, Green Bay, Minnesota, and Dallas seem like interesting possibilities in the NFC.

In the end, if he does get traded, I feel it will be out of the AFC.

Do you see Tom Brady getting back to his 2007 form, or will Bill Belichick wish he had held onto Matt Cassel? Nate-Waukesha, WI

Personally, I think he's fully recovered. And if that's not reason enough to believe the three-time champion can rebound, then just look at his supporting cast.

Randy Moss and Wes Welker put up big seasons without Brady, and the team even finished 11-5, barely missing the playoffs. A hobbled Brady is better than Matt Cassel, so yes, a return to his 2007 form is very possible.

With Cutler in Chicago, Favre possibly going to Minnesota, and Detroit being Detroit, who do you see winning the NFC North? Roger- Flagstaff, AZ

I see you didn't mention Green Bay in your question, which either means they "go without saying", or you're not a fan.

Regardless, it's definitely between everyone BUT Detroit, and if Favre indeed does sign, it could be a proverbial toss-up.

For the first time in years, all three of those teams would have better than average quarterbacks, and all three teams should have effective offenses.

I see Minnesota as having the best defense and most explosive offensive options, though, and despite being a Packers supporter, would have to give the nod to them.

Where will Hedo Turkoglu go, or will he stay in Orlando?

I honestly feel that he's just testing the market. He wants to know what he's worth at 30 years old, and he wants to see if Orlando loves him as much as he loves them.

He's a great player with underrated athleticism, and is a versatile threat from anywhere on the court. He was easily the glue that held Orlando together throughout the playoffs, and without him they won't have a chance at returning to the Finals next year.

However, if he does intend on leaving, I can't imagine him playing for anyone that can't contend for a title.

I would narrow it down between Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, and possibly even Boston.

Is Brett Favre coming back, where is he going, and how will he and his team do if he un-retires?

If you've been watching ESPN or surfing the web lately, it's almost a certainty that he will come back, and if he does, it will be with no other team but the Minnesota Vikings.

I think he wants to know by the end of June if he'll be 100%, because waiting any longer will hurt chemistry with the team and his receivers.

Favre should be fine, and should sign sometime in the first week of July, if not sooner.

With a great supporting cast, a ton of explosive weapons (including Adrian Peterson), a stat-line of 3,600 yards, 25 TD, and 16 INT isn't insane to expect.

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