FluffHead Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I guess he isn't really "bout dat action, boss" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Lynch got himself run out of Buffalo and was out of shape. I rooted for him and lost a ton of respect for him after a few of instances. That said, he should hold out & get every penny. It's probably his last chance at big money. The NFL treats players like crap, especially rbs. Seattle probably can't afford to pay him with their other contract situations. Very tough situation for them. This is why it will be very hard for them to ever build a dynasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I liked the guy as a player and hope he gets what he deserves. He is a brutal force. But I think he won't get what he's asking for. The demand of RB is too low these days. Maybe if he hits the open market, he could. Wonder if there is any room for a sign and trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 What, did he turn down a plea deal too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 He needs all the money he can get. He strikes me as the kind of guy that will go completely broke a year after retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) Lynch got himself run out of Buffalo and was out of shape. I rooted for him and lost a ton of respect for him after a few of instances. That said, he should hold out & get every penny. It's probably his last chance at big money. The NFL treats players like crap, especially rbs. Seattle probably can't afford to pay him with their other contract situations. Very tough situation for them. This is why it will be very hard for them to ever build a dynasty. He's 2 years into a 4 year 30m contract. I'll often say more power to the guy for getting his money but this one strikes me as out of line. He's not underpaid. His ability hasn't changed since he signed the deal. He's only halfway through the deal. Dude is entertaining to watch run but he strikes me as a lot of trouble pretty consistently. This just being the latest unneeded drama. Edited July 25, 2014 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I doubt he'll be a Seahawk after Russell becomes the highest paid QB in football in a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 He needs all the money he can get. He strikes me as the kind of guy that will go completely broke a year after retirement I hate to say it but it wouldn't surprise me if this was an "I need cash now" issue. On that front, who knows though. He could be great with his money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 He's 2 years into a 4 year 30m contract. I'll often say more power to the guy for getting his money but this one strikes me as out of line. He's not underpaid. His ability hasn't changed since he signed the deal. He's only halfway through the deal. Dude is entertaining to watch run but he strikes me as a lot of trouble pretty consistently. This just being the latest unneeded drama. I pretty much agree with everything you said. I don't know if I was a Seattle fan, I'd want the front office to pay him. But I'm sure he knows they are in a tough spot & his NFL career is ticking down fast. It's crazy how much it sucks to be a running back these days. You have little value and are used like an old pornstar and then tossed away. I hate to say it but it wouldn't surprise me if this was an "I need cash now" issue. On that front, who knows though. He could be great with his money. Great point. I think the Bills did that once with Travis Henry. I saw Lynch just bought a new Lambo so I can't imagine him being great with money. Despite his Berkeley education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'm surprised more NFL players don't do this. The second a player isn't worth what he's getting paid, he gets cut. Lynch is worth a hell of a lot more to that team this year than $5m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'm surprised more NFL players don't do this. The second a player isn't worth what he's getting paid, he gets cut. Lynch is worth a hell of a lot more to that team this year than $5m. Yup and it's funny how many fans get on a player for getting every penny out of billionaires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) He needs all the money he can get. He strikes me as the kind of guy that will go completely broke a year after retirement I read somewhere that he is relatively frugal. Edited July 25, 2014 by THE KIKO MONSTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I read somewhere that he is relatively frugal. Is this about bringing his henny to the bar? Because that was pre contract. He did like candy, and not skittles, when he was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 What ever happened to him wanting to retire? Guess that was code for "hold-out". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) I'm surprised more NFL players don't do this. The second a player isn't worth what he's getting paid, he gets cut. Lynch is worth a hell of a lot more to that team this year than $5m. Is he worth a lot more than the 7.5m of his contracts average? It's a single down year in a4 year deal that pays him well. He wasn't complaining when he took home a 6m signing bonus and 4m salary just two years ago. It's a 4 year deal- he's two years into. He's essentially tied with forte for the 4th largest RB contract in the league behind Peterson, McCoy and foster. Come on. Edited July 25, 2014 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 maybe i am wrong but i seem to remember that he was actually pretty frugal and not a big spender. inb4 he took other peoples money at applebees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Is he worth a lot more than the 7.5m of his contracts average? It's a single down year in a4 year deal that pays him well. He wasn't complaining when he took home a 6m signing bonus and 4m salary just two years ago. It's a 4 year deal- he's two years into. He's essentially tied with forte for the 4th largest RB contract in the league behind Peterson, McCoy and foster. Come on. Exactly, you don't like your deal don't sign it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 maybe i am wrong but i seem to remember that he was actually pretty frugal and not a big spender. inb4 he took other peoples money at applebees. I've heard that before. But I've also heard about drugs, a decent sized group of friends/family following him to buffalo that i think he supported, cars, grills, legal fees etc.... I won't claim to know one way or the other. I just mentioned it as a "who knows" as it seems like a strange place for him to be holding out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Exactly, you don't like your deal don't sign it. Once the guaranteed money is paid, it essentially isn't a contract anymore. Seattle can walk away from it, but Lynch can't. Surprised players union hasn't pushed NFL to change this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Lynch got himself run out of Buffalo and was out of shape. I rooted for him and lost a ton of respect for him after a few of instances. That said, he should hold out & get every penny. It's probably his last chance at big money. The NFL treats players like crap, especially rbs. Seattle probably can't afford to pay him with their other contract situations. Very tough situation for them. This is why it will be very hard for them to ever build a dynasty. Super Bowl Champs. Says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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