Brandon Marshall's suspension for the rest of the preseason does not change his status too much. He has been an increasingly risky pick since the summer began and wasn't likely to play much in the team's final two exhibitions anyhow.  The danger, of course, is that the situation deteriorates further after Marshall returns on Sept. 6 and that he is barely a factor all season. The best case in a positive direction is that Marshall returns from the suspension and is ready to be a significant player. That seems improbable given what has happened. Therefore, Marshall is a very risky pick at any point. However, if you get into the eighth or ninth round, taking him might be reasonable given the potential upside and the minimal cost of a lost draft pick at that point.  Eddie Royal is the biggest beneficiary as long as Marshall isn't playing. He moves up as the clear No. 1 receiver but will need to improve on both his five-TD total and 10.8-yard average per catch from his rookie season.  Jabar Gaffney and Brandon Stokley both have improved to being late-round picks now. Gaffney knows coach Josh McDaniels' offense from New England and Stokley is a former 1,000-yard receiver. The Broncos will not quit running three-receiver sets just because Marshall is suspended so both should see considerable time. They especially might be valuable in PPR leagues.  To report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor  . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to  . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. To view our corrections, go to
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