Brandon Marshall is turning 31, holds 7 straight 1000 yard seasons between 2007 and 2013, with the Broncos, Dolphins and Bears, before the streak ended with Marshall missing the last 3 games of 2014 with injuries. 9771 career receiving yards and 65 career TD's, Marshall is quickly becoming one of the all-time greats at his position.
The Chicago Bears are desperate to clear cap space for the 2015 off season, so away went Brandon Marshall to clear $7.7 million. The Jet's, looking to improve their dismal receiving corps and start the Todd Bowles era with a bang, traded Marshall who will play beside Eric Decker in 2015, giving up a 5th round draft pick in this seasons draft.
How did the Jet's get this man for such a low price? Only a 5th Round draft pick? What possessed the Bears to make such a trade? Well, I'll tell you. It's a lot.
Marshall has had a history with his off the field attention. He challenged a Lions player to a boxing match after a loss to the Lions. He has a history for being impatient with young QB's. He gives a weekly report on Showtimes "Inside the NFL". He's struggled with leg injuries all his career. Last season it was not only leg injuries, but ribs too and a punctured lung. With the Jets having to continue paying Marshall his $7.7 million salary (which will probably end up being restructured), they weren't about to give up more then a 5th round draft pick considering all that and Marshalls physical is pending.
Still, if Marshall can deal with the New York media and Geno Smith, Marshall will compliment the Jet's nicely. As for the Bears, who are thinking they have the talent to move on without him in Alshon Jeffery and Marquess Wilson, hopefully they will get something out of their 2015 extra 5th round draft pick.
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