This is quarterback Joe Flacco's second season, and this should be the year he establishes himself as the unquestioned leader on offense. But putting Flacco in the huddle with Marshall and Mr. Enigma, Willis McGahee, could be courting problems.
When news first broke about the Ravens being interested in Marshall, I didn't think it was true. The Ravens have been linked with every prominent receiver available even though they weren't interested in some of them.
I was hoping this was more of a smokescreen, and behind it the Ravens were sending a message to receivers Derrick Mason, Mark Clayton and Demetrius Williams about getting healthy and ready for training camp.
But since then, I've learned that the Ravens really have some interest. They like Marshall's 6-foot-4, 230-pound frame. They like his presence in the red zone, and he would give some credibility to a passing game that lacks a true home run hitter. They like that he has caught 226 passes for 2,899 yards and 15 touchdowns during three seasons in Denver.
But not even the Ravens can sweep all of Marshall's problems under the rug. Most people believe in giving others second chances, but where are we with Marshall?
Anybody got a calculator?
The odds of Marshall coming to Baltimore are about as great as the Detroit Lions winning the Super Bowl. I like those percentages. The Ravens have had their share of problems, and they don't need another one.
Just say no. Hell, no.
Marshall worth risk? Should the Ravens try to acquire Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall? Cast your vote at baltimoresun.com/ravens. Here are the results through 10 p.m. Friday.
Yes 59.7% No 40.3%
