Wilson: Ravens preparing for Broncos' Brandon Marshall

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Following an offseason filled with legal drama and a training camp where he was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall is now being celebrated, not tolerated by the Denver Broncos.

Heading into Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Marshall leads the undefeated Broncos with 29 receptions for 332 yards and four touchdowns.

"Brandon has always been able to fit in," Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said during a conference call with Baltimore reporters. "I think that whole story was taken many times out of context. We know what the situation is and Brandon obviously knows where he's at and what he's doing in terms of this time in his career, and he's playing well.

"He's become a big part of our success, obviously. We're going to continue to push him to get better and help us in any way that he can."

Since the 2007 season, Marshall is tied for third in the NFL with 235 receptions and ranks sixth in the league with 2,922 receiving yards.

"He's Superman out there," Ravens cornerback Frank Walker said.

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Marshall has emerged as a particularly dangerous player after the catch, especially on his dramatic, game-winning 51-yard touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys.

"He's a big guy, and he's pretty quick for his size," said cornerback Domonique Foxworth, a former Broncos third-round draft pick who will draw the assignment of containing Marshall. "He's not afraid to run through people or around people.

"You've got to gang-tackle him and hold on tight. Nobody can run without their legs. You got to get him wrapped up and finish him off."

At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, the imposing receiver is much bigger, stronger and usually faster than opposing defensive backs.

"He's definitely a man,” outside linebacker Terrell Suggs said. They might have to line me up out there on him, maybe just to get a little jam. The kid has tremendous talent.

“His physical attributes are something of a video game. It's not just on our secondary. It's the whole defense's responsibility to make sure he doesn't have a great game."

Marshall caught 104 passes for 1,265 yards and six touchdowns last season, his second 100-reception season in a row.

"Marshall is an outstanding receiver," defensive coordinator Greg Mattison said. "He's got great size. The thing that Marshall has done a really good job of is when he catches the ball, that's when he becomes dangerous.

"He's like a tight end or a running back running with the football after he catches it. He's very physical with the ball."

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