Brandon Marshall, wide receiver, New York Jets
New England Patriots. We’re not sure there’s much more to add here. It just makes too much sense. Immediately after Marshall was released by the Jets earlier this month, reports surfaced that the defending champs might be a potential landing spot. Why not?
Marshall is that possession receiver Tom Brady could use to go with Chris Hogan and Julian Edelman. This is to say, the veteran can add another dimension to New England’s offense by giving Brady a large and consistent target on third-down opportunities. It would also be a way for the team to overcome the potential departure of tight end Martellus Bennett in free agency.
The major question here is whether Marshall will take less cash in an attempt to go out on top. The former Pro Bowl receiver balked at the idea of making $7.5 million per season when he was a member of the Jets. He won’t earn that on a deal with New England. But Marshall surely would have an opportunity to stick it to the Jets while competing for a Super Bowl title.
Prediction: New England Patriots