New York Giants: Did Brandon Marshall Reveal Free Agency Interest?
Free agent wide receiver Brandon Marshall may have revealed his interest in joining the New York Giants via a subliminal post on Instagram.
The New York Giants have one of the better wide receiver corps in the NFL. Though depth must be acquired, Eli Manning’s top targets include All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and standout 2016 rookie Sterling Shepard.
Though it may be a case of connecting dots that aren’t meant to intertwine, it appears as though free agent Brandon Marshall has interest in joining the mix.
Marshall recently changed the profile photo on his Instagram account to an image of the Lombardi Trophy. That seems harmless in its nature, but the internet did as the internet does, and the results were quite intriguing.
The #GiantsPride Instagram page uncovered an intriguing truth about the picture Marshall used for his profile photo: it’s from a Giants Super Bowl win.
The individual holding the Lombardi Trophy, Devin Thomas, just so happens to be wearing the same number that Marshall has worn nine of his 11 seasons: No. 15.
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Is this a sign that No. 15 wants to join the Giants?
Marshall, 32, is certain to have options on the free agent market. He’s one of the most productive wide receivers in NFL history, and he’s achieved that status while playing with a revolving door of mediocre quarterbacks.
It’s not hard to imagine that Marshall would like to join Beckham Jr. and Shepard as options for future Hall of Fame quarterback Eli Manning.
Even beyond the obvious appeal of joining a talented receiving corps with a proven quarterback, there are reasons to believe this loose connection is stronger than it seems.
Marshall played for the New York Jets in 2015 and 2016, and at 32 years of age, he may not want to relocate. Furthermore, he’s yet to play in the playoffs, and after 11 seasons, joining a team like the Giants could help him put an end to that drought.
With Top 6 rankings amongst active players in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, Marshall certainly has an impressive track record.
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There’s no guaranteeing that Jerry Reese and the New York Giants will get something done, nor that Brandon Marshall has legitimate interest, but this is an intriguing development in free agency.