Charlie Klein
The Denver Broncos traded Brandon Marshall to the Miami Dolphins for a second round pick in this year's draft and the Dolphins second round selection in the 2011 draft. The Dolphins then agreed on a four year $47.5 million, with $29 of that guaranteed.
This trade works out well for both sides. The Dolphins are willing to throw the dice on this move as they expect that with a different coaching staff in a new city Marshall can produce at the level that everyone believes he can. They are heading into the 2010 season with Chad Henne as their starting quarterback and felt that they needed to give him a true number one receiver to throw to.
For the Broncos, this trade was all about cutting their losses. The team clearly felt that it was better off without the distraction that Marshall was during his last season in Bronco blue and orange. Such antics included intentionally dropping passes in practice, which resulted in a suspension. The two second round choices provide them with greater flexibility in either draft to trade up if they so desire or to add more quality players to a roster that needs them.
If you view Marshall as a guaranteed Pro Bowl all-everything receiver on the level of Steve Smith or Andre Johnson, then you have to think that the Dolphins stole Marshall from the Broncos. And after reading some Broncos fans' opinions, some of them clearly have selective memories. They still think Marshall is the greatest receiver ever and refuse to understand why their team would want to deal him.
This trade at least appears to be a good deal for all parties involved.
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