Brandon Marshall’s impact felt beyond the stat sheet
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TrowaNew MemberOPOK, so Brandon Marshall’s first game in a Dolphins uniform wasn’t exactly spectacular.
The South Beach Beast, as he likes to call himself, had a nice performance in Sunday’s 15-10 win over Buffalo, catching eight of 13 passes headed his way for 53 yards, an average of 6.6 yards per catch, well below his career average of 12.16 per catch. He also dropped a would-be 40-yard pass from Chad Henne, letting the ball go right through his breadbasket.
But Henne knows that Marshall’s impact is felt beyond the stat sheet.
“There’s a lot of things out there that some of the guys don’t see,” Henne said, “when he makes blocks for our running game, makes big plays in the passing game.”
The Dolphins didn’t just get Marshall to catch touchdowns. They traded for him to make a key block on a Ricky Williams sweep, which he did Sunday. They traded for Marshall because he picks up first downs – four on Sunday. They traded for Marshall to help open up the middle of the field, like it did for Anthony Fasano on a 21-yard seam pass on the Dolphins’ only touchdown drive. They traded for Marshall to help their other receivers, like Davone Bess, who caught six passes for 51 yards and was wide open on several routes.
Marshall’s performance wasn’t exactly epic, but his eight catches were the most he’s ever had in a season-opener – he had four catches for 27 yards last year against Cincinnati, didn’t play in 2008 (but had 18 catches for 166 yards in week 2), caught five passes for 52 and a touchdown at Buffalo in 2007, and didn’t play in 2006.
CitizenSnipsNew MemberMarshall played well IMO. its forgotten because of the 40 yard play that shoulda been but Marshall has shown that if you get the ball to him, he'll make plays. 8 receptions, 13 passes thrown his way? He's going to have a good year. I see no reason he won't get to 100 receptions again.
I knew he was going to be good... but when he whiffed that defender, planted his arm to keep from going down, and picked up the few extra yards... wow.
Every time he's on the field he's making plays whether he's the target or not. It's truly awesome to have.
Mafiosoforum_veteranIll tell you one thing, he certainly helps the running game.
I believe, if i remember correctly, Ronnie ran wide left and Marshall was blocking a corner...I think it was a safety that came flying up from the middle, and Marshall let go of his block and closelined the safety...the guy did a back flip!!! He will forever remember the day he came for Ronnie...and met THE BEAST!!!!
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Phin-o-ramaNew MemberYouTube - Brandon Marshall Hit
he likes pancaking bills players
DisgustipatesubscriberPeople have been making way too much out of that block. He disengaged from the cornerback who ended up making the tackle on a run that went for two yards.
"Disgustipate wrote:
People have been making way too much out of that block. He disengaged from the cornerback who ended up making the tackle on a run that went for two yards.
If he doesn't pick up that saftey though its for -2 yards. Not to mention Ronnie getting hit by a guy with a 10 yard running head start.
I'm not looking for the best players, I'm looking for the right ones.
-Herb Brooks-
MikeHonchosubscriberWe know that one Bills db felt the impact of Marshall on a run outside by Ronnie.
Headcoach material wouldn’t want to work somewhere they’re not trusted with actual football decisions.
Frumundah FinnaticNew Member8 catches and one drop which was not all his fault.
Not bad.
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It wouldn't surprise me if he is retained. Jeff Ireland is the nightmare that won't end. The **** stain you cannot flush. The Herpes for which there is no cure.
Mafiosoforum_veteran"Disgustipate wrote:
People have been making way too much out of that block. He disengaged from the cornerback who ended up making the tackle on a run that went for two yards.
You have a point, but I will take his protective instinct to go after the guy he feels might be more of a threat any day. That guy got levelled!!! The corner back did make the tackle but you gotta choose one of the 2 in front of you...and he chose to pancake! lol:hi5:
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Marshall showed he is a physical player. In preseason i understood he wanted to be good.
Today while he didnt light it up yard wise, th eguy fought for every yard thats what real football player's do. Marshall we stand behind ya forever if ya fight like that.
19 never sounded so sweet.
Henne - you managed a good game but if Marshal is doubled go to Bess!
Clark Kentforum_veteran"Frumundah Finnatic wrote:
8 catches and one drop which was not all his fault.
Not bad.
Didn't he have 2? The deep pass and the out near the sideline? Either way, he played a good game. Got some clutch 1st downs too.
"Mafioso wrote:
Ill tell you one thing, he certainly helps the running game.
I believe, if i remember correctly, Ronnie ran wide left and Marshall was blocking a corner...I think it was a safety that came flying up from the middle, and Marshall let go of his block and closelined the safety...the guy did a back flip!!! He will forever remember the day he came for Ronnie...and met THE BEAST!!!!
just saw this as number 8 on sports center's top ten plays of the hole weekend.
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