August 27, 2008 1:40 AM
Open mic: Cutler-Marshall a prolific pair?
Time to feed some food for thought to football fans - local, as well as those visiting for the Democratic National Convention. So open wide for this spoonful of tidbit.
The Broncos have the making for one of the most prolific quarterback-wide receiver tandems ever selected in the same draft. Not good, but prolific. You follow me?
I'm speaking of Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall, part of the Broncos' Class of 2006 -- a draft that could go down as the best in the franchise's history.
Think about all the great quarterbacks that have played in the NFL. How many of them had a receiver from the same draft class to "grow" with? Not many.
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana was a third round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 1979. The 49ers selected Dwight Clark in the 10th round. The Montana-to-Clark connection was solid for a number of seasons and produced "The Catch" in the 1981 NFC Championship Game.
Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino and wide receiver Mark Clayton were part of the Miami Dolphins draft class in 1983. The duo was together for 10 seasons (1983-92), producing more than 8,000 yards.
A pair of Hall of Famers, quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and end Tommy McDonald, were drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1957. Jurgensen didn't become the Eagles starter until 1961. He and McDonald were strong before Jurgensen went to the Washington Redskins in 1964.
Take note Football Fan - especially DNC visitors from the east coast who don't catch much of the Broncos. Last year Cutler and Marshall showed potential to be one of the most explosive young quarterback-receiver combos in the NFL. This year they're legit to become the top passing combo in the league.
The Broncos hope to keep Cutler and Marshall satisfied, contract-wise. They hope the players can stay healthy and out of trouble with the law.
With those pieces in place, Cutler and Marshall will have time to become prolific.
August 27, 2008
9:07 AM
anthony1979 writes:
Again, I agree Sam, especially with the second to last statement (more so the second part, I think the first is a given unless Bernie Bickerstaff finds a way to plant himself in the Broncos front office), the only thing that can stop these players from being a great combo for years to come is themselves (directed more toward BMarsh than Cutty). I hope that Brandon doesn't only realize his talent but that he also realizes at an instant it can all be taken from him. He is too talented of a guy to continue behaving the way he has, he has said it before and i'll reiterate it..."time to grow up!"
Go Broncos!!
August 27, 2008
12:34 PM
ANTONY54 writes:
B-MARSH IS A BEAST!! IF THERE ARE ANY QUETIONS ABOUT WHATS GONNA HAPPEN ON THE FIELD, ITS GOINING TO BE HOW GOOD CUTLERS DECISION MAKING IS.. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HE GETS PRESSURED? EVERY NOW & THEN HE MAKES A THROW THAT LEAVES ME SCRATCHING MY HEAD, LIKE WHAT WAS THAT? HOPEFULLY THOSE WERE JUST GROWING PAINS..
August 27, 2008
7:50 PM
Dynamicdave writes:
ANTONY54. I'm assuming that you were speaking of last year? That was his 1st "full year" so errors will occur. Everything that he has shown me this preseason is that he is going to be "top quality". I saw a dramatic change in his "decision making" and last year was a good year for him. That tells me that this year will be phenomenal.
Sam, I think you hit it on the head. They will be a dynamic duo for many years, providing that Denver is willing to pay to keep them together. Let the good times roll.....
August 27, 2008
9:47 PM
Spider writes:
Bingo Dave! The difference between last year's Cutler and the Cutler we see this season will be like night and day. If Marshall keeps his head straight (barring injuries to either player) move over Manning/Harrison, get out of the way Foutz/Winslow, no way Aikman/Irving!
August 28, 2008
7:11 PM
Steve Ogle writes:
I've been a diabetic 35 years with 10 of those on the insulin pump. I know what it feels like to have extremly high blood sugars and you make bad decisions and get very groggy. I'm sure that what affected him towards the end of last year. I have no doubt that Cutler will make better decisions this year as long as he is monitering his blood sugars like I think he is. GO BRONCOS!!!!