Factoid
Brandon Marshall is putting together a heck of season. He’s been historically good.
The Bears have played nine games, and in those games, he’s accounted for 47 percent of their receiving yardage. That’s a number we haven’t seen in recent history.
In the last 30 years, nobody else has reached 45 percent. Very few have gone over 40 percent, and those tend to be the dominant, butt-kicking receivers.
Marshall has also caught 7 of the Bears’ 12 TD passes.
I got in an argument with a reader back in August. He was disappointed that I had ranked Dez Bryant higher than Marshall on my draft board. Looks like the reader is going to win that one.
Largest portion of team’s receiving production, 1983-
Ind Team Pct Year
904 1908 47.4% 2012 Brandon Marshall, Chi
1563 3485 44.8% 2005 Steve Smith, Car.
1483 3346 44.3% 2005 Santana Moss, Wash.
1636 3716 44.0% 1999 Jimmy Smith, Jac.
1598 3653 43.7% 2001 David Boston, Ariz.
1398 3215 43.5% 1997 Yancey Thigpen, Pitt.
1781 4113 43.3% 1995 Isaac Bruce, St.L.
1421 3288 43.2% 2008 Steve Smith, Car.
1603 3741 42.8% 1995 Michael Irvin, Dall.
1338 3144 42.6% 1996 Isaac Bruce, St.L.
1292 3051 42.3% 2006 Lee Evans, Buff.
1377 3265 42.2% 2003 Anquan Boldin, Ariz.
1343 3208 41.9% 2001 Rod Smith, Den.
1461 3498 41.8% 1992 Sharpe, Sterling, G.B.
1523 3663 41.6% 1991 Michael Irvin, Dall.
1722 4200 41.0% 2002 Marvin Harrison, Ind.
1287 3171 40.6% 2005 Joey Galloway, T.B.
1331 3299 40.3% 2008 Calvin Johnson, Det.
1382 3440 40.2% 2008 Roddy White, Atl.
1372 3417 40.2% 1984 Art Monk, Wash.
1584 3953 40.1% 1997 Rob Moore, Ariz.
—Ian Allan
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Posted by PETER DEBIASE | Nov. 12 at 12:23 PM
I agree that he's having a heck of a season but if you watch them play, he's pretty much the only receiver Cutler (and even Campbell last night) looks for. Maybe defenses should do a better job of covering him.
Posted by BEN HOGEVOLL | Nov. 13 at 11:58 AM
Thanks for the kudos Ian!You have a good memory and i still value your info and opinions.Im glad i stuck with pro bowl mvp, Marshall and traded away dez.Everyone should take in your advice then add their own once in a while.Thats what wins championships.Peter,A Jeffery is returning from hand injury and is almost as good as Marshall.I own him,you should also. Ben