FLORHAM PARK -- Before the Jets and Dolphins first matchup this year, Brandon Marshall ripped Miami cornerback Byron Maxwell.

According to Marshall, Maxwell held on "every play." By speaking out, the wideout hoped referees would take notice.

They did, and flagged Maxwell twice for coverage infractions in the Dolphins' 27-23 win.

But it wasn't enough. So this weekend, when the Jets and Dolphins battle for the second and final time in 2016, Marshall will be helping out. He said he will carry around his own penalty flag.

You know, just in case the refs miss anything.

"I'm just here to help out," Marshall said with a smile.

Marshall's strong disdain for Maxwell stemmed from a Jets-Eagles game in 2015. Maxwell, then with Philly, continuously held, according to Marshall. While it didn't limit the wideout's performance -- he caught 10 passes for 109 yards and a touchdown -- Marshall held a grudge into this year.

And he's still not over it. According to Marshall, nothing has changed.

"He's the same guy," said Marshall, who caught four passes for 46 yards against the Dolphins earlier this season. "I will be carrying my own flag just in case he decides to conduct himself the same way. I will help the refs out."

According to NFLPenalties.com, refs flagged Maxwell four times for defensive pass interference (second most in NFL), and twice for defensive holding (tied for 17th) in 2015. This year, Maxwell has two defensive holding penalties and four pass interference calls.

He does not lead the league in either statistical category. In fact, Jets' cornerback Buster Skrine has the same amount of holding penalties.

Still, Maxwell is getting better, kind of.

"There has been some progress," Marshall said. "He went from being the league's top guy in holding, not even close, to just being the top guy in holding. So, he has made progress.

"He's just doing a better job taking it from every play, to every other play."

It seems like one of the biggest challenges facing Marshall this weekend isn't necessarily beating Maxwell, but figuring out how to best use his new toy. Between where to keep the flag, to how to throw it, he may need to call on a few of his friends for help.

The one person he won't be contacting, though, is Jeff Fisher. Two weeks ago, video caught the ex-Rams coach stumbling to remove his challenge flag. A week later, L.A. fired him.

"That's not good," Marshall said. "You can lose your job if you lose your flag."

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