YoloinOhio Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Following news that he now plans to skip mandatory Seahawks minicamp, after not attending OTAs, because he wants more money.... Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 48m Marshawn Lynch told 2 teammates last year he might retire if Seattle won the Super Bowl. They did. Asked a source, could he walk? “He could” Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 43m #Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch has saved his money earned in @NFL. His retirement thought is real. “I could see him walking away,” source says. Edited June 13, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 43m #Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch has saved his money earned in @NFL. His retirement thought is real. “I could see him walking away,” source says. If true, all credit to him. He never struck me as the type to save and plan for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Following news that he now plans to skip mandatory Seahawks minicamp, after not attending OTAs, because he wants more money.... Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 48m Marshawn Lynch told 2 teammates last year he might retire if Seattle won the Super Bowl. They did. Asked a source, could he walk? “He could” Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 43m #Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch has saved his money earned in @NFL. His retirement thought is real. “I could see him walking away,” source says. It's so easy to save money when you bring your own Hennessy to the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Not a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 It's too bad if his career fizzles over a contracr dispute. He's a throwback player thats fun to watch, and an entertaining character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoto Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 No way, attention grab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Robert Smith. Jim Brown. Barry Sanders. Sandy Koufax. That's about the total number of players who actually retired right in their prime because they opted to rather than were on their way out. So in about 50-60 years there were maybe 4-5. You could argue a few more who were still good, like Elway, or Steffi Graf and Borg kinda did it in tennis. Marciano in boxing. I'm sure there was a soccer player. But in major team sports, it rarely, rarely, rarely happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 He's had some allegedly nasty back issues - it may be wise for such a physical guy to walk away while he can still walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Following news that he now plans to skip mandatory Seahawks minicamp, after not attending OTAs, because he wants more money.... Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 48m Marshawn Lynch told 2 teammates last year he might retire if Seattle won the Super Bowl. They did. Asked a source, could he walk? “He could” Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 43m #Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch has saved his money earned in @NFL. His retirement thought is real. “I could see him walking away,” source says. "source"=Lynch's agent.. Robert Smith. Jim Brown. Barry Sanders. Sandy Koufax. That's about the total number of players who actually retired right in their prime because they opted to rather than were on their way out. So in about 50-60 years there were maybe 4-5. You could argue a few more who were still good, like Elway, or Steffi Graf and Borg kinda did it in tennis. Marciano in boxing. I'm sure there was a soccer player. But in major team sports, it rarely, rarely, rarely happens. For Brown, Sanders, Koufax, the money wasn't not nearly as hard to walk away from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Probably a bad idea to hold out for a new contract when you have a pending DUI and the Seahawks drafted a RB in the 2nd rd last year. He is currently the 5th highest player on the team, I believe. "source"=Lynch's agent.. For Brown, Sanders, Koufax, the money wasn't not nearly as hard to walk away from. Jason_OTC @Jason_OTC 40mI can't see a retirement threat being a wise move for Lynch. #Seahawks can attack $3 million in prorated money for 14 and 15 Edited June 13, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Can't begrudge the guy. If he saved his money, he doesn't have to work anymore. With his punishing running style, he probably doesn't want to end up like Earl Campbell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Probably a bad idea to hold out for a new contract when you have a pending DUI and the Seahawks drafted a RB in the 2nd rd last year. He is currently the 5th highest player on the team, I believe. Atleast the Seahawks don't have a ton of major raises at more important positions to account for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Funny all the Seahawks fans on Twitter are telling him to hit the road. Nice. And he didn't even run over any ladies visiting from Vancouver (yet) He's had some allegedly nasty back issues - it may be wise for such a physical guy to walk away while he can still walk Good job outta me - I held on to Christine Michael in my keeper league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Marshawn has always struck me as a really strange dude - but if he walked away healthy incredibly rich with a ring and having never served that suspension for being pulled over at 4am drunk alone speeding around in a 90s ford econoline van.... I think he'd officially win the nfl. Edited June 13, 2014 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Front Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 It would certainly add to his legend if he retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Hendrickson Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 If true, all credit to him. He never struck me as the type to save and plan for the future. Maybe so, but wasn't he partially railroaded out if town because he supposedly stole a $20 tip off a table at Applebee's or Friday's? Maybe he was very frugal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Maybe so, but wasn't he partially railroaded out if town because he supposedly stole a $20 tip off a table at Applebee's or Friday's? Maybe he was very frugal? It's all part of his grand plan. That $20 was invested into fracking and now he can retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Future Inmate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 He has always struck me as a player whose performance would swing wildly according to his motivation. Maybe that's a polite way of saying that he isn't always professional? But, certainly, during his last season here, he wasn't playing with 100% effort. Beast Mode appeared with a winning season. For a guy like that, retiring after after a Super Bowl win might make sense. For him, the rest of his career would feel "down hill." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Seems like a contract ploy. Nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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