Quick Fix for Brandon Marshall and the Broncos

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Published: July 26, 2009

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... Marshall. In that same span, 165 wide receivers around the NFL have been paid more than the Broncos' Pro-Bowler. 

In fact, fellow Bronco Teammate Eddie Royal, a rookie last season, has cashed in more of Pat Bowlen's money in one year, than Marshall has since 2006. 

Even more shocking: out of the eight receivers on Denver's pay roll last year, six of them made more than their superstar teammate. The other one, Glenn Martinez, made the same as Marshall.

Now, I already know the argument against paying Marshall: if Denver bends and pays him, what kind of message does it send other players about holding out?

In response to this question, I ask another.

What type of message is sent to players around the league when Marshall dominates for two straight seasons and Pat Bowlen refuses to pay him?

Personally, it tells me that no matter how well I play, or how hard I work for the Denver Broncos, my efforts will not be paid off... at least not...

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