This morning a bit of a surprise rumor started concerning running back Marshawn Lynch potentially coming out of retirement to play for the Oakland Raiders. Lynch, who retired in 2016, still has his rights maintained by the Seahawks who placed Lynch on their reserve/retired list last spring. When a player retires while under contract a […]
According to Pro Football Talk, Marshawn Lynch and the Seattle Seahawks seem to have agreed in principle on a new contract extension that will pay Lynch up to $24 million in new money over the next three seasons. The delay on officially agreeing, one would think, is on the forfeiture provisions in the event Lynch […]
[adsenseyu1] According to NFL.com, the Seahawks have agreed to modify running back Marshawn Lynch’s contract in return for him ending his holdout and returning to training camp. Per the report the Seahawks have agreed to convert $500,000 in gameday roster bonuses, $500,000 in incentives, and $500,000 in 2015 base salary into Lynch’s 2014 base salary. […]
[adsenseyu1] While we already have discussed the Marshawn Lynch contract on the site in the past I thought in light of his holdout that we could use this as an opportunity to look at certain distinctions between contract situations. On it’s face the immediate reaction to Lynch holding out is that Jamaal Charles got a […]
[adsenseyu1] With the news coming out that Marshawn Lynch of the Seattle Seahawks is unhappy with his contract I thought we should look at what is likely going to drive a holdout for him and why he needs to do this now if he wants to maximize his job security. I do think it is […]
In this weeks OTC Podcast: -I give my thoughts on the Jets trade with the Bears (Yay Jets!) -I quickly touch on David Harris new deal with the Jets (Boo Jets!) – Who wins the Eagles and Bills trade plus Matt Cassel??? – Peyton Manning takes a pay cut – Marshawn Lynch is essentially the […]
[adsenseyu1] In this weeks podcast I: look at Marshawn Lynchs contract situation and threatened retirement; see how we value the Maurkice Pouncey extension; discuss the release of Brandon Flowers and Chris Houston; expand on some thoughts on the Lions front office, break down Mike Evans unique rookie contract; and take a look ahead at the […]