SBo

February 8th, 2016 at 12:07 AM ^

This could really be detrimental to the NFL... Quality of play goes down, rookies are expected to make an impact immediately, effectively eliminating the max rookie contract. That would be interesting, if the NFL became more like college. IMO, it would return to the good ole days where CFB was king. Also a big fat F U to Goodell

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SeattleWolverine

February 8th, 2016 at 1:05 AM ^

lol, no. Lynch was great but he's been injured a lot the past few years. He was their 3rd lead rushing and was the least effective of the 3 backs. This isn't 2012 anymore. The offense has already adapted and was frankly better with Rawls playing than with Lynch this year. Check the stats:

Rawls - 147 for 830  5.6 ypc

Wilson - 103 for 553   5.4 ypc

Lynch - 111 for 417 3.8 ypc

Michael - 39 for 192 4.9 ypc

Seattle was also 8-2 when Marshawn was on IR and 3-5 in games he played this year and that was against a 1st place schedule (they'll get a 2nd place schedule next year too). His best days were behind him and they're better off with a cheap option at RB and using that $ on OL or DL. I mean, Seattle might be 9-7 or whatever but if so it will be because they lose DL in free agency or because the OL is still terrible at pass blocking. Also, for all of the erratic offensive performances and some late game defensive breakdowns, they still led the league in scoring defense again for the 4th straight season, which is pretty amazing in the NFL. That's why theyve been good and why they probably will continue to be for at least a few more years.

Marshawn will be very much missed though just for his balls out style and his personality. Too bad the latter isnt as well known nationally but hopefully people at least caught the Conan appearances for some flavor.

 

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SeattleWolverine

February 8th, 2016 at 9:58 AM ^

You're right. I live in Issaquah not Seattle. You got me.

No one is throwing anyone under the bus. I'm just recognizing that the career arc for most running backs, even all-pro ones, includes production that drops precipitously around age 30. Between that and has contract, everyone knew 2015 was his last year. As far as being easily replaced, yes, after watching 30 years of the NFL my opinion is that it is a league where wins are driven by QBs above all and defenses. Particularly DL. RBs are relatively disposible players and don't correlate that much to team success in the league. Marshawn himself didn't have much team success with the Bills or Seahawks prior to Russell Wilson. So it goes. See the string of anonymous RBs plugged in in New England for the last 15 years. I'm not trying to be negative in any way about Marshawn, really fun player to watch. Played so hard and will be missed. Fun dude. Key part of this team. But this day has been coming for a while and if you've watched the Seahawks on the regular, or been down to the VMAC much, I don't think you're that worried about how this affects the team on the field going forward.

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Yost Ghost

February 8th, 2016 at 10:46 AM ^

Don't live in Bellevue anymore but I'm still a huge Seahawks fan. I for one was immensley pleased to see Rawls step up and play so well. Sad to see him go down like he did but happy his recovery didn't require surgery.

Marshawn was the soul of the team but everyone knew it was just a matter of time before he walked. I'm just glad he did so after the Hawks had a replacement in place for him.

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redjugador24

February 8th, 2016 at 7:50 AM ^

I don't think it helps CFB because the college guys just become even more aware that the NFL is a very short term, non-guaranteed source of income and become even more likely to leave early and grab the $ while they can.  That means less upperclassmen on the field in CFB.  If I'm a soph or jr. and know my NFL career is likely to end by the time I'm 30, I want that extra year of NFL salary so I'm leaving early.  I hate that it comes down to that, but it's getting harder blame guys for taking the $ early and not risking injury in CFB.  They can finish their degree while they're in the NFL, or after they retire at the ripe ol' age of 30.  Or 29 in Lynch's case.

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SBo

February 8th, 2016 at 12:18 AM ^

I'd argue that basketball fits the benefits youre describing best. Too many people on a football team. That may be true if you're a quarterback, not really for any other position. But in basketball, you're not limited by the dumb rules of the NFL and you don't have a helmet on, as silly as it sounds, that matters.

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Ray

February 8th, 2016 at 12:51 AM ^

there won't be professional baseball--or anything resembling what we know now--in 20 years because the demographic is average 54 years old and not getting any younger. 

I say this as a big fan of the MLB.  But they've got to do something about the pace of the game and (especially) the dearth of hitting and runs.   

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King Douche Ornery

February 8th, 2016 at 8:33 AM ^

Pace ofthe game? In football, they run one play every two minutes. The total action of a typical 3.5 hour football game is something like TEN MINUTES.

The myth that footbaollis some action-packed exciting extravaganza isexactly that.

As forthe "dearth of hitting home runs"--home runs only were a major factor in a game when the players were juiced up on steroids and the umpires were calling a strike zone the size of a Dixie Cup.

The game is not and never was set up to have half the players batting 325 and hitting 30 home runs.

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sj

February 8th, 2016 at 8:00 AM ^

Sort of, but it's also by far the easiest to make the pros in. They NFL needs roughly 150 new players per year and you know if you're going to make it roughly by year one. In baseball, you spend years in the minors, getting paid terribly and living a rough lifestyle, and then fewer people make it. 

Even Drew Henson, who basically chose baseball for the reason you mention, ultimately went back to football because he'd get in the NFL and hadn't made it in MLB. 

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slimj091

February 8th, 2016 at 2:53 AM ^

Some people's bodies go out before others. My knee's and back were shot by the time I hit 24. I'm 36 now, and most day's I feel like an 80 year old man that needs a hoverround. And I'm nobody.

If I had taken even three of the hits Lynch has taken over his carrer I probably wouldn't be able to get out of bed.

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redwhiteandMGOBLUE

February 8th, 2016 at 12:04 AM ^

momma  Lynch and her facebook postings.

"Too the smart azz media who wrote that's why marshawn didn't get the ball in the superbowl ,how many times did russell get sacked yesterday," Delisa wrote in the Facebook post. "Dont worry i will wait on the answer plus it was totally different at the superbowl the line was better than yesterday no blocking and to the offense caller who should have been fired yes i said it Fired !!! He is the worst play-caller ever the only reason he called that dumb azz play yesterday is to be able to justify the 1 yard that wasn't called in the superbowl ,but most fans already figured this out .were still on a mission but i know the Seahawks staff loves that play caller more than a win ,go figure *#nfldontpayme# I love this team and will stand up to anybody who tries to destroy it boom!!!!"

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13664109/marshawn-lynch-mom-calls-sea…

 

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Jehu the Damaja

February 8th, 2016 at 12:06 AM ^

I just read where he's actually been very smart with his money, and still hasn't had to spend any of the 50 million he's earned in salary yet. Sounds like he set himself pretty nicely post-career, and he's not even 30 yet.

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mgobleu

February 8th, 2016 at 8:22 AM ^

True story. And people bitch about how dumb it is for players who go and blow all their money in 2 years, but can you even imagine what it must be like? You're still basically a kid, you've had to watch your ass for every dime you spend thru college and now that you're professional you're free to do as you please and they keep giving you these fat checks...besides the atmosphere you live in where most of the people around you are filthy rich; I can't imagine that temptation.

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PopeLando

February 8th, 2016 at 12:06 AM ^

Wouldn't be surprised if he made a comeback after this year. Wouldn't be surprised if he disappeared completely from public life. Wouldn't be surprise if he opened a skittles factory.

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Anonymous Coward (not verified)

February 8th, 2016 at 12:52 AM ^

last season cause he played like crap this year or was injured half the time. But I wouldn't want to leave with the way it ended a year ago either so there's that.

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