Marshawn Lynch retires

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  • February 8, 2016 at 10:00 am #38742
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    Marshawn Lynch retires

    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000634345/article/did-marshawn-lynch-just-retire?campaign=fb-nf-sf20549097-sf20549097

    Although Lynch offered no official announcement, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per two sources informed of his plans, that the Seahawks have been informed of the 29-year-old power back’s intention to retire.

    The news comes as no surprise. Embroiled in contract squabbles, Lynch has weighed retirement in each of the past two offseasons.

    Seahawks general manager John Schneider acknowledged two weeks ago that Lynch was leaning toward calling it a career after a disappointing, injury-ravaged season in which he was outplayed by impressive rookie Thomas Rawls.

    It was just a year ago that Lynch was drawing raves as the best running back in football after leading the league in rushing touchdowns for two consecutive seasons.

    The driving force on one of the best rushing attacks of the 21st century, Lynch was also the tone-setter for the most successful era in franchise history.

    The Seahawks have long been blessed with dynamic running backs, from Curt Warner in the 1980s, through Chris Warren and Ricky Watters in the 1990s to Shaun Alexander last decade. Even if Alexander’s Seattle peak lasted longer, Lynch offered more memorable moments, highlighted by his famous “Beast Quake” breakthrough in a playoff upset over the Saints.

    As a colorful character and the most consistently productive postseason power back of his generation, Lynch will present an interesting Hall of Fame case despite his relatively short career.

    February 8, 2016 at 4:16 pm #38754
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    This is good news.

    The upside to being a Rams fan is heartbreak.

    Sprinkles are for winners.

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