View Full Version : Marshawn Lynch to retire
groundsupport
02-07-2016, 12:09 PM
Report: Marshawn Lynch Plans To Retire (http://deadspin.com/report-marshawn-lynch-plans-to-retire-1757629641)
SportsAutoFreak
02-07-2016, 12:10 PM
Let's hope CTE doesn't get to him too badly.
groundsupport
02-07-2016, 12:11 PM
I'm sure he'll change his mind again.
cdub6238
02-07-2016, 12:12 PM
Let's hope CTE doesn't get to him too badly.
not sure if serious....or some kind of lame joke/troll attempt...:coffee:
cnewby
02-07-2016, 12:14 PM
Good riddance.
motu79
02-07-2016, 12:16 PM
Good riddance.
Knowing you're not at all a fan of the Hawks, I'd think you would celebrate this a little more. ha
SportsAutoFreak
02-07-2016, 12:19 PM
not sure if serious....or some kind of lame joke/troll attempt...:coffee:
Not at all. Why would it be a joke or troll attempt?
IronMonkey415
02-07-2016, 12:26 PM
Needs to spend more time with Conan O'Brien on his CLueless Gamers segment.
cdub6238
02-07-2016, 12:26 PM
Not at all. Why would it be a joke or troll attempt?
well for starters...how do you even know he has/will develop CTE (yes yes i know..its expected to some degree)...
seems like an odd statement to make about a potential retirement..did you say the same for Calvin when hes alluded to retirement?
:coffee:
SportsAutoFreak
02-07-2016, 12:28 PM
well for starters...how do you even know he has/will develop CTE (yes yes i know..its expected to some degree)...
seems like an odd statement to make about a potential retirement..did you say the same for Calvin when hes alluded to retirement?
:coffee:
Yes. I did. If anything, it's a surprise if a player doesn't get CTE or isn't concussed. Why would I joke about something so serious? My heart goes out to these players.
cnewby
02-07-2016, 12:53 PM
Knowing you're not at all a fan of the Hawks, I'd think you would celebrate this a little more. ha
Not all Seahawks, just a few. Same for the fans.
Internazionale
02-07-2016, 01:15 PM
I'm just here so I won't get fined....
Siberian13
02-07-2016, 01:22 PM
At least Beast Mode has been good with his money. Just opened his store and per reports hasn't spent any of his NFL money. If true, happy to see. Good for him if he retires. His choice
Internazionale
02-07-2016, 01:25 PM
At least Beast Mode has been good with his money. Just opened his store and per reports hasn't spent any of his NFL money. If true, happy to see. Good for him if he retires. His choice
One of the few that are good with there money. I believe Gronkowski is another that hasn't touched his earnings from the NFL.
Timing feels right for a number of reasons. We'll see, but this has been the expectation here for a while. Nothing but love, Shawn gave us so much and I'm lucky I got to see him do his thing live several times. Top 5 Seahawks of all time for me personally.
Athey49
02-07-2016, 01:28 PM
Fun guy to watch, even though I cheered against him for the last 6 years or so. I do appreciate when players know when to call it quits and not drag on their last few years going team to team
Siberian13
02-07-2016, 01:30 PM
One of the few that are good with there money. I believe Gronkowski is another that hasn't touched his earnings from the NFL.
Always good to see them making it instead of the usual 5 years out of the game and being broke. People may not like Lynch but he does do a lot of good for others.
hairyharold
02-07-2016, 01:32 PM
hes the only guy i actually liked on the seahawks. smart dude if he does walk
trixstar
02-07-2016, 02:13 PM
I think this is pretty amazing lol
Marshawn Lynch Has Reportedly Not Spent A Dime Of The $50 Million Dollars He’s Earned In The NFL – BroBible (http://brobible.com/sports/article/marshawn-lynch-has-reportedly-not-spent-a-dime-of-his-playing-money/)
Scottish Punk
02-07-2016, 02:27 PM
Lynch, Willis, and Johnson were all from the same draft. All retired early. Thomas and Peterson are the two biggest stars left from that draft.
Lynch, Willis, and Johnson were all from the same draft. All retired early. Thomas and Peterson are the two biggest stars left from that draft.
And AP is still great, show's how much of a freakish athlete he really is.
FBallHobbies
02-07-2016, 03:33 PM
Lynch, Willis, and Johnson were all from the same draft. All retired early. Thomas and Peterson are the two biggest stars left from that draft.
No love for Revis?
Importfreak9
02-07-2016, 05:09 PM
Loved beast mode in his prime. But I think it's time for him to move on. He's done the Seattle community right and I think walking away and making way for Rawls to step up is the next way to do that
GO HAWKS!
Pot Roast
02-07-2016, 05:19 PM
Retire mode boss.
sjim8660
02-07-2016, 05:53 PM
Lynch, Willis, and Johnson were all from the same draft. All retired early. Thomas and Peterson are the two biggest stars left from that draft.
that 2007 draft has to be one of the most under rated of all time. Calvin, AP, Lynch, Joe Thomas, Revis, Willis. All of those guys are all pro caliber guys. I am sure I am missing some.
FBallHobbies
02-07-2016, 05:56 PM
that 2007 draft has to be one of the most under rated of all time. Calvin, AP, Lynch, Joe Thomas, Revis, Willis. All of those guys are all pro caliber guys. I am sure I am missing some.
One name that comes to mind: Marshall Yanda
PejaD
02-07-2016, 06:00 PM
that 2007 draft has to be one of the most under rated of all time. Calvin, AP, Lynch, Joe Thomas, Revis, Willis. All of those guys are all pro caliber guys. I am sure I am missing some.
Landry, Timmons, Griffin , Nelson, Bowe, Merriweather, Beason, Spencer, Joe Staley, Greg Olsen, Posluszny...
jasonm2121
02-07-2016, 06:48 PM
Not surprised, always felt like he didn't want to come back this year
trixstar
02-07-2016, 09:50 PM
Lynch just tweeted this
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaqOSfGVIAAaQS0.jpg
tacoma34
02-07-2016, 09:52 PM
Damnit!
That's a completely Lynch way to announce it. Thanks for giving it your all every down.
Lynch just tweeted this
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaqOSfGVIAAaQS0.jpg
Redefining hanging them up for Sports Terms lol.
CubKings
02-08-2016, 12:17 AM
This sucks. First Megatron and now Beast? 2 of my favorite players.
Stat Monsters
02-08-2016, 01:26 AM
MARSHAWN LYNCH
RATED
= Marshawn Lynch is Overrated
12th Man, Beast Mode, Skittles, etc. will be forgotten as Shawn Alexander is in everyone's rear view mirror today.
He was good and great at times, but not HOF caliber as a player, team leader or personality.
rauchand
02-08-2016, 01:27 AM
Damn. Beast mode was the best post season rusher I've seen since Emmitt.
It's the right time to hang em up. Especially with the way he ran.
SportsAutoFreak
02-08-2016, 01:29 AM
I don't see Lynch as Canton bound either. Had an excellent short run but he was never the man. That's Peterson. I see Willis and Johnson as Hall of Famers. I can't say the same about Lynch. If he had sustained his very best for a longer period of time, fine. I can't see it here.
Rip67vdub
02-08-2016, 01:31 AM
That sucks. I saw a few games when he went to Oak Tech and at Berkeley growing up. Definitely lived up to the name "Beast Mode". He will be missed.
Hawksmack
02-08-2016, 02:32 AM
I'm going to miss him. He was a character and just what the city needed at the time. He had a lot to do with the success of the Seahawks. Guy was a Beast. Impossible to take down and a stiff arm like a Mac Truck. This is probably my favorite picture of him. Absolutely no Fux given.
https://sportscardalbum.com/c/c7r6pe60.jpeg (https://sportscardalbum.com/c/c7r6pe60.jpeg)
twenty4seven
02-08-2016, 02:48 AM
What more could he need from the NFL? He's bagged 50 mill and a Super Bowl ring, plus he won't have to be bothered by "Boxers or briefs?" questions any more.
trixstar
02-08-2016, 05:28 PM
#ThankYouBeastMode | Seattle Seahawks (http://www.seahawks.com/video/2016/02/08/thankyoubeastmode)
chompsmcgee
02-08-2016, 05:38 PM
Greatest Seahawks RB of all time. You will be missed, Mr. Mode.
Silver lining: now he can return to his true passion of acting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyYoIB99yWg
MARSHAWN LYNCH
RATED
= Marshawn Lynch is Overrated
12th Man, Beast Mode, Skittles, etc. will be forgotten as Shawn Alexander is in everyone's rear view mirror today.
He was good and great at times, but not HOF caliber as a player, team leader or personality.
Literally every statement of this post is incorrect haha. Have to assume this is pure trolling its so ridiculously inaccurate.
marl1220
02-08-2016, 08:52 PM
Seriously? The guy can't wait a couple days after the SB to announce this? He's gotta grand stand and try to take some light from Carolina and Denver? Retire if you want, but don't be a douche and try to take the spot light off the teams in the SB. :rolleyes:
Seriously? The guy can't wait a couple days after the SB to announce this? He's gotta grand stand and try to take some light from Carolina and Denver? Retire if you want, but don't be a douche and try to take the spot light off the teams in the SB. :rolleyes:
The heat level of this taek is magmic
RW3FAN
02-08-2016, 10:29 PM
Seriously? The guy can't wait a couple days after the SB to announce this? He's gotta grand stand and try to take some light from Carolina and Denver? Retire if you want, but don't be a douche and try to take the spot light off the teams in the SB. :rolleyes:
Announce? I haven't seen him announce anything.
bballcollector
02-09-2016, 10:36 AM
If you couldnt enjoy his game then you dont enjoy football. Great player hate to see him go.
jasonm2121
02-09-2016, 10:47 AM
it was a "announce your pregnant at someone's wedding" kind of a move, somewhat
cnewby
02-09-2016, 10:49 AM
If you couldnt enjoy his game then you dont enjoy football. Great player hate to see him go.
Agree. Heck of a player, just cant stand the guy.
freethrowtommy
02-09-2016, 12:14 PM
MARSHAWN LYNCH
RATED
= Marshawn Lynch is Overrated
12th Man, Beast Mode, Skittles, etc. will be forgotten as Shawn Alexander is in everyone's rear view mirror today.
He was good and great at times, but not HOF caliber as a player, team leader or personality.
Not sure about that.
Alexander gets forgotten because never won a Super Bowl.
Lynch won one with Seattle, which automatically puts him on the map forever, and was involved (or, I guess, NOT involved) in one of the most iconic plays in SB history (Wilson INT to give the Pats the win).
chompsmcgee
02-09-2016, 12:42 PM
Not sure about that.
Alexander gets forgotten because never won a Super Bowl.
Lynch won one with Seattle, which automatically puts him on the map forever, and was involved (or, I guess, NOT involved) in one of the most iconic plays in SB history (Wilson INT to give the Pats the win).
Alexander is definitely not forgotten. He just happened to run behind two HOFers and another Pro Bowler who opened up massive lanes for him to scoot through. Alexander had great field vision but was soft as butter and avoided contact - often by sliding before the tackle, like a QB.
Lynch endeared himself forever with the Beast Quake. He was the most punishing runner in the league for several years behind a mostly anonymous O-Line. The guy has epitomized the physical Carroll-era Seahawks. The Super Bowls and drama since have only added to his story.
freethrowtommy
02-09-2016, 12:55 PM
Alexander is definitely not forgotten. He just happened to run behind two HOFers and another Pro Bowler who opened up massive lanes for him to scoot through. Alexander had great field vision but was soft as butter and avoided contact - often by sliding before the tackle, like a QB.
Lynch endeared himself forever with the Beast Quake. He was the most punishing runner in the league for several years behind a mostly anonymous O-Line. The guy has epitomized the physical Carroll-era Seahawks. The Super Bowls and drama since have only added to his story.
I think Alexander gets forgotten outside of Seattle. That is more of what I think he means (and I mean).
chompsmcgee
02-09-2016, 01:10 PM
I think Alexander gets forgotten outside of Seattle. That is more of what I think he means (and I mean).
Well, that's understandable. Unless you're still playing your dynasty from Madden 07 you've probably forgotten about him.
trixstar
02-09-2016, 09:51 PM
Alexander isn't forgotten so much as he's just not very well liked. He was soft and had the best OL Seattle has ever had.
Also
Marshawn Lynch has 5,645 career rushing yards (62$ AFTER contact. Has broken 602 tackles in his career
panther252
02-09-2016, 10:03 PM
Going to miss having him around. Guy was savage as fug on the field and a true character off. The NFL needs more guys like him.
cyndeeg3
02-09-2016, 10:05 PM
Dang - he was one of the few NON-Packers I enjoyed watching!
BGT Masters
02-09-2016, 10:57 PM
Not sure about that.
Alexander gets forgotten because never won a Super Bowl.
Lynch won one with Seattle, which automatically puts him on the map forever, and was involved (or, I guess, NOT involved) in one of the most iconic plays in SB history (Wilson INT to give the Pats the win).
Marshawn has no business making the Hall of Fame until Shaun Alexander gets in. They both played the same amount of time (Alexander essentially didn't play an entire season) and Alexander has more rushing yards and far more TDs.
RW3FAN
02-09-2016, 11:06 PM
Marshawn has no business making the Hall of Fame until Shaun Alexander gets in. They both played the same amount of time (Alexander essentially didn't play an entire season) and Alexander has more rushing yards and far more TDs.
I'd disagree in the fact that nobody feared tackling Shaun.
They FEARED tackling SHAWN, MARSHAWN.
Many RB's had more yards than Lynch and Earl Cambell, but people feared Earl And Lynch. The HALL isn't always about yards.
Cervantes
02-10-2016, 01:21 AM
Really wanted Lynch to come 'home' to Oakland, but happy to see him leave on his terms. One of my favorites of the past decade or so.
mcguirem13
02-10-2016, 02:02 AM
Marshawn has no business making the Hall of Fame until Shaun Alexander gets in. They both played the same amount of time (Alexander essentially didn't play an entire season) and Alexander has more rushing yards and far more TDs.
I love Shaun Alexander but he played behind one of the best offensive lines in football. Marshawn never had that luxury.
88horsepower
02-10-2016, 02:27 AM
I love Shaun Alexander but he played behind one of the best offensive lines in football. Marshawn never had that luxury.
Having both Hutch and Walter made it a hell of a lot easier for him to compile some pretty amazing numbers.
chompsmcgee
02-10-2016, 02:41 PM
Marshawn has no business making the Hall of Fame until Shaun Alexander gets in. They both played the same amount of time (Alexander essentially didn't play an entire season) and Alexander has more rushing yards and far more TDs.
Running behind 2 HOFs and a Pro Bowler vs running behind an anonymous O-linemen gives some perspective.
ajlaxmn
02-10-2016, 03:10 PM
One name that comes to mind: Marshall Yanda
Landry, Timmons, Griffin , Nelson, Bowe, Merriweather, Beason, Spencer, Joe Staley, Greg Olsen, Posluszny...
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