The Facts:
Marshall, the Bears’ 30-year-old receiver,
just signed a contract that keeps him in Chicago for four more seasons. Marshall says he already has a model for the way a receiver can stay on top into his 30s. “Jerry Rice had his breakout year in Year 11,” Marshall said. “So, I am in nine, so I think I can do it.”
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Indeed, Rice showed that players in their early to mid-30s can continue to play at a high level. As PFT's Michael David Smith notes, Rice led the NFL in receiving yards for three straight seasons at ages 31, 32 and 33, and led the league in catches at age 34. Marshall thinks he can be that kind of player over the next few years. Whether he can actually produce at Rice-like levels remains to be seen. But fantasy football owners expecting continued high-end production should certainly view Marshall as that guy for the foreseeable future. Remember: He's now scheduled to make $40 million over the next four years.
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