Former Bear Brandon Marshall: Still a locker room cancer

Former Chicago Bear Brandon Marshall is apparently still a locker room problem.

NY Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson clearly referenced Brandon Marshall as a locker room issue for the 2016 Jets.

https://twitter.com/SInow/status/867069315543072769

For the slow-witted among us, and the Packer fans who have stumbled into Bear territory, his 15 reasons are a direct reference to Brandon Marshall’s jersey number.  Keep in mind, however, Richardson is responsible for the following gem that ultimately led to his disagreement with Marshall.

Caution: Questionable content follows.

Despite saying he learned from his locker room antics in Chicago, it’s fairly clear Marshall has learned nothing.

There is no change since the Chicago locker room explosion.

Brandon Marshall famously blew up in the Chicago locker room after the Bears lost to the Dolphins.  His outburst was heard outside the locker room.  It was confirmed in various ways by multiple members of the press.

Many have insinuated Marshall’s tantrum led to Marc Trestman losing the locker room.  Consequently, Trestman also lost his job.  Marshall seemingly has always been Jekyll and Hyde, combining superb on-field production and

More from Bear Goggles On

• Franchise tag and transition tag windows open for Chicago Bears and NFL
• How the Chicago Bears can control the running back market in 2023
• The Chicago Bears can own the city of Chicago moving forward
• Chicago Bears NFL Combine Preview: Quarterback
• 7 best free agent tackle options for Chicago Bears

distracting off-field problems.  When Brandon Marshall was traded to the Jets, the trade was tied to contract ramifications, cap savings, and chemistry.  All were probably a factor.  Make no mistake, however, Marshall was definitely a distraction off the field.

Aside from the rant after the Dolphins loss, there was the “Inside the NFL” issue.  He caused distractions when he insisted on flying to NY once a week to make a television appearance.

Additionally, there was the time he put his foot in his mouth when he agreed to buyer’s remorse with Jay Cutler’s contract.

And who could forget the time he challenged a Lions’ fan to a fight?

Expect fireworks in New York this year.  The Giants won’t have two footballs on the field at the same time for him and Odell Beckham Jr.  Conversely, expect sighs of relief from Bears’ fans.  It’s pretty clear at this point Ryan Pace made the right decision moving on from Marshall.

Next: Offensive expectations 2017

Allow Marshall’s comments to summarize.

Unfortunately for Marshall, he still doesn’t understand that his behavior is what is truly unacceptable.