Brandon Marshall Benched: Now Is The Wrong Time to Make a Statement

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Published: January 1, 2010

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... Cutler Saga showed up again. This time it might cost the Broncos a shot at the playoffs.

McDaniels announced Friday morning that he was benching the Broncos' best offensive player, Brandon Marshall, for the team's final regular season game because of insubordination. Marshall reportedly tweaked a hamstring during practice on Wednesday and did not want to continue with practice.

These two have been at odds before; McDaniels suspended Marshall for most of the team's training camp because of some inappropriate actions made by the receiver during practice. Marshall is in the final year of his contract.

The two had allegedly patched up their relationship, and there were rumors that Marshall and the Broncos were talking about an extension, but that appears to be over now.

Marshall spoke to Denver media about the benching, reminding reporters that McDaniels never played professional football, and then claiming that he would handle this situation like a professio...

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