Marshall Speaks Out

Former UCF Knights wide receiver Brandon Marshall speaks out after his three game suspension by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for violation of the player conduct code. Marshall discusses the suspension, if he will appeal, and what he has learned from the entire situation.

On his suspension

“All I can do is come out here every day and try and be the best player I can be. My job right now is to be a leader in this team and get the guys out there better. I believe in our system, and I believe in what we are doing around here. I expect those other young guy receivers to go out there and have no drop off at the receiver position.”

On if he plans to appeal

“All I can do is come out here and be the best I can be. I’m just out here to work hard.”

On his reaction to the ruling

“I can’t worry about the past. I am going to worry about the future and getting better on the field and in the community, and show my teammates that I am here every day, no matter what is going on. I’ll come to play. ”

On what he has learned

“It’s just being more responsible. It’s just being the best I can be in the community and on the field. That is all it is. It’s not hard, it’s not rocket science. Like I said, I have a job to do, and I plan on getting it done.”

On the conditions of the ruling

“It is three games. I guess if I do some things it might be two. All I can do is take everything in and continue to work hard. I’ve got guys out there that have to get ready for this game, so I can be a leader verbally, and with my actions.”

On what things he can do to reduce the ruling

“I’m not sure, but I’m pretty sure I will find out in the next couple of days.”

On his thought on getting counseling

“Like I said, I’m just going to do what I am supposed to do, whether it is off the field or on the field, and get past this. One thing about our organization, our team is that they make it easy for me to come out here and (not) have the weight of the world on my shoulders. Like I said, I gave that weight for someone else to carry.”

On how he’ll stay sharp after missing two games

“Continue to work hard. Otherwise I am feeling good. I am enjoying camp, I am out there running the routes, and I am excited to see where we will go as a team, and as an organization.”