Bears' Marshall not backing down, wants more involvement

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall understands he's going to turn heads when he speaks out, given his well-publicized struggles with mental illness.

He also wanted to make a few things clear. His illness is behind him. It's important to express himself and he wants the ball.

Marshall wasn't backing down on Tuesday after venting a bit about a lack of catches in Sunday's loss to New Orleans. He says he's "not a politician'' while adding he's "paid to make plays.''

The Bears are coming off back-to-back losses after a 3-0 start, with the winless New York Giants coming to Soldier Field on Thursday night, and Marshall clearly wants to be more involved after being neutralized by the Saints.

---

AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org