Global Sports: A Backup Plan By Brandon Marshall

Monday, February 21, 2011

A Backup Plan By Brandon Marshall

By Lenny Steinberg


Brandon Marshall's not going to sit back next year if the NFL does lock the players out. He's made it quite clear that he has a back up plan and it's quite interesting. He's anxious to get a try out with the NBA if the NFL does move forward with a lock out.

Marshall's ideal situation would be to get a tryout with the Miami Heat or the Denver Nuggets. Since Marshall spent several years in Denver and is now familiar with Miami, these teams make sense for him. He's made it clear that he's serious about this as well!

As a professional athlete, Brandon Marshall must have an idea of what he's actually capable of on the basketball court. And he thinks he's more than capable of holding his own as a shooting guard in the NBA. Although football is obviously his passion, he spent a lot of time playing basketball growing up and still watches the NBA on a regular basis.

Marshall who was recently traded from the Denver Broncos to the Miami Dolphins has a plush contract. He's making $47.5 million over four years, but not if there's a lock out. His discussion about playing in the NBA is all due to his confidence that there will be a lock out.

Brandon Marshall is talking about the NBA only if the NFL doesn't work out. People have criticized him for these comments, but I admire him for this! He's coming up with a back up plan instead of just sitting around waiting for the NFL. He's already looking for a basketball coach to help him get prepared.

Marshall was a fan favorite in Denver for several years. He had some ups and downs, but he can easily win the fans back. He's aware that he may have to deal with some boo's at first if he does return to Denver to play basketball, but he's also confident he will get a nice welcome home cheer.

The Miami Dolphins staff is obviously concerned about this situation, but it's also far away. There's a full season in between and then the lock out must actually happen. Even if the lock out does happen, the Dolphins staff has taken some knocks at Brandon and doubting his ability to play in the NBA.

Brandon Marshall will give it his best if the NFL does lock out and he's promising that he's capable. We will see what happens, but if the NFL does lock out the players, it will be a terrible year for many sports fans!




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