Brandon Marshall is a firecracker, that much is obvious. His nickname is "The Beast," and anyone who knows him knows that he is a fierce competitor who enjoys punishing defenders on his way to the end zone. What is less apparent is how much that "beast" mentality he takes with him off the field and into his personal life.
NFL league spokesperson Greg Aiello announced today that Marshall will not face disciplinary action from the league in response to an incident that occurred on March 1 in Atlanta, where he and his new fiancee were arrested following a domestic dispute.
This was not Marshall's first time under NFL scrutiny for a domestic dispute. In fact Marshall's past is as tainted as any one's, consisting of numerous domestic disputes and arrests with his former girlfriend Rasheeda Watley between 2006 and 2008. A timeline of Marshall's domestic past here. Marshall was suspended for one game for violating the league's personal conduct policy in 2008. Just by looking at the facts, it appears as if Marshall has some anger management issues that he needs to address..
Here is a piece ESPN ran on Marshall's past domestic disputes and subsequent run-ins with the law:
I don't like to make assumptions and/or judge a situation without all the facts...but I'm just saying. Over 10 domestic incidents with two different women in a three year NFL career doesn't look good. Life and football aren't the same Brandon. You can't stiff arm your girl like you do opponents. That ferocity on the field earned Marshall a spot on his first Pro-Bowl this past season. That ferocity off the field has ended one of his relationships, and could jeopardize his NFL career. I have ZERO tolerance for men who hit women. Judging by the remarks from the parents of Marshall's ex-girlfriend Rasheedah Watley, the Denver Broncos seem to be a little more sympathetic towards their superstar receiver. Get it together Brandon. The NFL let you off the hook this time. Next time, you may not be so lucky. Just ask Mike Vick.
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