Seattle Seahawks: 4 Players who have disappointed entering Week 8

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Brandon Marshall #15 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Brandon Marshall #15 of the Seattle Seahawks catches a touchdown pass under coverage by defensive back Bradley Roby #29 of the Denver Broncos in the third quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Brandon Marshall

When I first saw that the Seahawks signed Marshall in the offseason I thought it was a great move and that the veteran would go a long way to helping the team. He’s basically been a no-show since Week 3.

In his last three games with the team, Marshall has just two receptions and 16 receiving yards. That’s certainly not what I was expecting when I saw the Seahawks had signed him. Then again, maybe I was remembering a different receiver, one from years ago.

These last two seasons have been tough for Marshall. Right now, he’s not putting up numbers that would distinguish him from dozens of other backup receivers across the league. Last season, he only played in five games and struggled then too. At least he was putting up 30.8 receiving yards per game though. This year, that number has dropped to a measly 22.7.

Marshall is in his age 34 season now. For reference, Randy Moss retired after his age 33 season (the first time he retired). Torry Holt walked away after his age 33 season as well. And, of course, we all know Calvin Johnson retired after only his age 30 season.

The point I’m trying to make is, while Marshall has been one of the most prolific receivers in the league for over a decade, the time might be past for him to hang his cleats up.

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