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Why Brandon Marshall is destined for television greatness

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SAN FRANCISCO — The television industry provides a cushy living for professional athletes when their playing days are over. They get paid handsomely and remain in the spotlight, all while avoiding the aches and pains that came with getting the most out of their bodies on a daily basis.

Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall is poised to become the next great former-athlete-turned-broadcaster, but his desire to do so has nothing to do with fame or money.

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"A couple years ago I did a case study with Harvard and we studied Magic Johnson, Keanu Reeves, Michael J.