More disfunction in Denver

[barrett]

Josh McDaniels must be incredibly insecure as a young coach, because he apparently feels the need to assert his authority with all of his star players.

Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall didn't travel with the team for a Saturday night preseason game in Seattle.

Marshall, who has completely recovered from offseason hip surgery and is ready to play, has most recently expressed dismay with the Broncos over their refusal to redo his contract or trade him and with their handling of his acquittal on battery charges last week, when players were told by a staffer not to say they were happy for him.

I understand being unhappy with Marshall, but actually telling his teammates to not express support, that is about as bush league as it comes. If the Broncos don't win early McDaniels is going to be in big trouble in that locker room.