QUOTE (justin @ 8/28/09 12:54pm)

Yes, I knew (and still know) it is a hugh risk (and at this point, a bad move). The other options that I was considering were Welker and Witten. When I came down to it, my decision was based on the risk / reward factor (those guys are "safe"). Marshall is a big risk, but if he does happen to straighten up and stop acting like a 5 year-old, he's a home run threat.
I should have waited a few days to make the draft pick so that I could see if he really could stay in training camp.
No doubt. In this league, with these rosters, a move like that can make or break you. If he ends up not playing, it's going to be tough for you to compete without your number one pick. On the other hand, if he plays, he's a monster.
I was just busting your balls.