Broncos fans still reeling from the loss of Jay Cutler are now living in fear that the organization will trade Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall.
That Jabar Gaffney has been the man replacing Marshall throughout offseason practices probably won’t make them feel any better.
Gaffney, not Mike Shanahan holdover Brandon Stokley, looks poised to be the third man in Denver’s wideout rotation if Marshall does return to the team. (Eddie Royal will also start.)
After spending three years in New England with Josh McDaniels, Gaffney knows the offensive system. After watching Gaffney for his seven year career, NFL observers know he’s hardly a gamebreaker. (He’s topped 500 receiving yards once.)
Gaffney was one of McDaniels’ first signings in Denver and can be a useful role player. He appears well ahead of other castoff options like Chad Jackson and Brandon Lloyd on the Denver roster.
Still, asking him to replace Marshall would be asking for a mediocre passing game. And a lot of angry Broncos fans.
