After his Trade Request From the Broncos, Could Brandon Marshall Be a Falcon?

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Published: June 17, 2009

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... is seeking a trade out of Denver.

The Broncos already lost starting quarterback Jay Cutler, who also forced a trade, and Denver would have been a good spot to send Vick.

This could have been a win-win for both teams. Vick would have provided a back-up (or potential replacement) to the inconsistent Kyle Orton, while Marshall would have provided Matt Ryan with another dangerous receiver.

Actually, Marshall is good enough to supplant Michael Jenkins at the second WR spot. Jenkins has size similar to Marshall but lacks the play-making ability Marshall has.

Vick would not have been as sure a bet to start, but his versatility would have allowed him to be used as a gimmick player or in the now popular wildcat formation.

Trading Vick would have also left Atlanta with enough money to sign Marshall to the contract extension he was seeking.

Atlanta lost over $7 million dollars of cap space by releasing Vick, which c...

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