http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/08/13/1774056/marshall-wants-to-play-pro-basketball.html
Posted on Fri, Aug. 13, 2010
Miami Dolphins' Brandon Marshall wants to play pro basketball
BY CHRIS PERKINS
Special to The Miami Herald
Alan Diaz / AP Photo
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall catches a pass during NFL training camp in Davie, Fla., Monday, Aug. 9, 2010.
Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall already has proved to be a restless soul. You should see how he occupies his time in practice when the rest of the team is doing the special-teams segment -- more on that later.
For now, focus on Marshall's revelation Thursday that he would like to play in the NBA next season if there's an NFL lockout.
The latter is a real possibility. As for the former?
``Oh, absolutely. Why not?'' the 6-5 Marshall said. ``It's either going to be Denver Nuggets -- try to get a workout with them. And, of course, I'll try to get a workout with the [Miami] Heat. I think the better option might be the Heat. Of course, those high salaries, I'll come in and play minimum. Just minimum. Not for free.''
Marshall, who doesn't play special teams, always stays busy during that segment of practice.
In past practices he has been observed discussing punt-return techniques with Dolphins executive Bill Parcells, chatting with offensive coordinator Dan Henning, and showing an equipment manager how he uses his hands to beat defensive backs at the line of scrimmage.
On Thursday, Marshall participated in a passing drill with the quarterbacks designed to help them establish touch on their end zone throws.
From various distances -- the 5-, 10- and 15-yard lines -- they had to throw over about a 12-foot high net/screen and hit trash cans stacked about six feet high.
Marshall threw spirals but never hit the target.
Quarterbacks Chad Pennington and Chad Henne both threw balls into the trash cans. Marshall was later observed getting footwork tips from Pennington.
As for his hoops skills, Marshall said, ``Right now I'm rusty; right now I'm no good. If I try out right now, they'll say, `What is this guy thinking.' After some training, I'll be fine. I'll be right back where I used to be.''
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/08/...nts-to-play-pro-basketball.html#ixzz0wTsBy6qh
Posted on Fri, Aug. 13, 2010
Miami Dolphins' Brandon Marshall wants to play pro basketball
BY CHRIS PERKINS
Special to The Miami Herald
Alan Diaz / AP Photo
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall catches a pass during NFL training camp in Davie, Fla., Monday, Aug. 9, 2010.
Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall already has proved to be a restless soul. You should see how he occupies his time in practice when the rest of the team is doing the special-teams segment -- more on that later.
For now, focus on Marshall's revelation Thursday that he would like to play in the NBA next season if there's an NFL lockout.
The latter is a real possibility. As for the former?
``Oh, absolutely. Why not?'' the 6-5 Marshall said. ``It's either going to be Denver Nuggets -- try to get a workout with them. And, of course, I'll try to get a workout with the [Miami] Heat. I think the better option might be the Heat. Of course, those high salaries, I'll come in and play minimum. Just minimum. Not for free.''
Marshall, who doesn't play special teams, always stays busy during that segment of practice.
In past practices he has been observed discussing punt-return techniques with Dolphins executive Bill Parcells, chatting with offensive coordinator Dan Henning, and showing an equipment manager how he uses his hands to beat defensive backs at the line of scrimmage.
On Thursday, Marshall participated in a passing drill with the quarterbacks designed to help them establish touch on their end zone throws.
From various distances -- the 5-, 10- and 15-yard lines -- they had to throw over about a 12-foot high net/screen and hit trash cans stacked about six feet high.
Marshall threw spirals but never hit the target.
Quarterbacks Chad Pennington and Chad Henne both threw balls into the trash cans. Marshall was later observed getting footwork tips from Pennington.
As for his hoops skills, Marshall said, ``Right now I'm rusty; right now I'm no good. If I try out right now, they'll say, `What is this guy thinking.' After some training, I'll be fine. I'll be right back where I used to be.''
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/08/...nts-to-play-pro-basketball.html#ixzz0wTsBy6qh
