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Marshawn Lynch -- "I'm here so I won't get fined" (3 Viewers)
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rockaction
Footballguy
This is just awesome news.
massraider
Footballguy
Seems to be a lot of obstacles, and ways it could go wrong, but sure is interesting.
Depends what you do on that year off. If he was staying in shape while taking care not to re-injure his back then it could be a good thing. If he was sitting around playing video games then he'll probably have lost a step that will be hard to get back and open himself up for training camp injuries.
massraider
Footballguy
#SKITTLES
Andrew74
Footballguy
If I were a contender and could use a RB, I could see spending a late 2nd.
Im trying to figure out how much BB $ to spend when our offseason waivers run April 1st.
squistion
Footballguy
For what it is worth - when the news was first announced he might unretire, I got him in few leagues for 5% - 7% of my BB$. In another league a guy who had BB$ roll over from prior years and bid 1/3 of his BBD, which equaled the 2017 allotment for each team. Speculation is still all over the map, with some saying he won't want to play if the team becomes the Las Vegas Raiders (although not sure what difference that makes as they can't play there until the stadium is built - Vegas has no other facilities that could be used in the interim). Personally at this point I wouldn't go more than 10% of my BB$
trader jake
Footballguy
Marshawn reportedly at the Raiders facility today. 
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squistion
Footballguy
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 3m3 minutes ago
Retired RB Marshawn Lynch did, in fact, tell#Raiders he intends to un-retire
and play again, I'm told. It's a long process, tho#BeastMode.
Retired RB Marshawn Lynch did, in fact, tell
and play again, I'm told. It's a long process, tho
DropKick
Footballguy
matttyl
Footballguy
DropKick
Footballguy
Just a coincidence. Too many miles and moons on that body for me to invest a pick in the first two rounds. If I played IDP it would be a round later.
Even at 3.01, he would only be a consideration and that would depend on the board and team needs.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I dont think he'd last until the 3.1, but if he did he's a non-brainer at that spot imo, no matter what your team's situation. The odds are pretty good you'd be able to flip him for more during the season. I could surely see him getting off to a big start at least.
DropKick
Footballguy
I have a weird deja vu feeling now, probably from an Arian Foster thread of a year ago... Lynch may not have the medical record of Foster, but there is such a short time horizon with Marshawn. Does anyone see him playing beyond two years? There are multiple scenarios where he plays less than that.
I would be more interested if I had a hole at RB. I would have less interest if I projected him to be on my bench.
You might be right that you could flip him at a profit. I generally don't think that way because I prefer to draft for my own team's needs rather than anticipate the demand around the league. So, if he is a no-brainer at 3.1, when do you first consider him?
I like him. And I like him on the Raiders. It will be a fun situation to watch play out.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Seems like a weird fit, but the Raiders have a beast of an o-line, especially with run blocking, so if a stiff like Latavius Murray can average 4.0 YPC and scored 12 TDs, imagine how well Lynch could do, assuming he shows up in shape and ready to play (which I cannot imagine a guy like Lynch playing if he wasn't in shape).
trader jake
Footballguy
Seems like a two year time horizon. The Raiders (like many vacationing people) can wash the smell of Vegas off them a bit and concern themselves with the here and now. Lynch is the Oakland boy that does good before both part ways.
On his podcast Michael Lombardi said he thought the Raiders was a great fit on the field and thought it made sense to have all the backs split carries early with Lynch gradually taking over. Basically being the man at the goal-line and specific situations early, but being the bell cow come playoff time.
I also read this quote from Marshawn's mom, “The town is buzzing and [if] everybody is loving it, then I am to." If momma is even on board...it's gonna be Beast Mode time soon enough.
msudaisy26
Footballguy
This feels like the Willie Parker, and Jerome Bettis time share in Pittsburgh a few years ago. Lynch will be the close out the game, short yardage guy, and Washington/Richard will be the the outside the 20 and passing guy.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
If I was a contender and the board wasn't going the way I like I would consider as high as 2.3/2.4 maybe. Shortly after that for any situation.
squistion
Footballguy
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4186/marshawn-lynch
The Breports Marshawn Lynch has "privately expressed interest" in playing for the Patriots "if talks break off with the Raiders."oston Herald's Jeff Howe
Talks between Lynch and the Raiders seem to not have much movement to them, though we would expect negotiations to pick up as we draw nearer to the draft. It's possible Lynch is floating the Patriots idea out to the media as a way to get the Raiders moving with this. It sounds like Lynch fully plans to make a comeback. He just needs he Raiders and coach Jack Del Rio to sign off on it. Apr 10 - 12:57 PM
Source: Jeff Howe on Twitter
The Breports Marshawn Lynch has "privately expressed interest" in playing for the Patriots "if talks break off with the Raiders."oston Herald's Jeff Howe
Talks between Lynch and the Raiders seem to not have much movement to them, though we would expect negotiations to pick up as we draw nearer to the draft. It's possible Lynch is floating the Patriots idea out to the media as a way to get the Raiders moving with this. It sounds like Lynch fully plans to make a comeback. He just needs he Raiders and coach Jack Del Rio to sign off on it. Apr 10 - 12:57 PM
Source: Jeff Howe on Twitter
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
squistion
Footballguy
Ian RapoportVerified account @RapSheet 58m58 minutes ago
Sources:
The#Seahawks & #Raiders are expected to work out a trade
for Marshawn Lynch to Oakland. It’s contingent on a reworked contract 1st
Sources:
The
for Marshawn Lynch to Oakland. It’s contingent on a reworked contract 1st
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Probably a conditional future 7th in terms of the trade, when it happens?
northern exposure
Footballguy
I could be wrong, but I don't think the Seahawks would settle for that. Lynch wants to play in Oakland, he has a contract in place with the Raiders. Seattle holds all the cards don't they? Maybe Seattle gets a 4th or 5th round pick for him??
squistion
Footballguy
Ian RapoportVerified account @RapSheet 17m17 minutes ago
To follow up@MikeSilver's reporting:
Marshawn Lynch &#Raiders haven't agreed to parameters.
But optimism is there. Expected to happen.
To follow up
Marshawn Lynch &
But optimism is there. Expected to happen.
Great for Seattle, they might get something basically for free. Not sure what Oakland is thinking. How is Lynch better than Peterson, or Blount or maybe giving up a bit more for Doug Martin, or drafting a good prospect? Lynch was awful in 2015, Seattle got significantly better the second he got injured, Rawls and even Michael were major upgrades to the offense from Lynch.
Wouldn't be shocked if Lynch was the 3rd most effective RB on the Raiders, of course last year, that was Latavius Murray and he had fantasy value.
Wouldn't be shocked if Lynch was the 3rd most effective RB on the Raiders, of course last year, that was Latavius Murray and he had fantasy value.
I don't think they hold any cards, unless they want to see Lynch come back and be on the hook for the $8-9MM he's due this year. So I'm guessing they'll take whatever the Raiders offer.
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
They're not paying Lynch what he'd be on the books for, so they effectively have zero leverage.
Andrew74
Footballguy
So I picked him up in an offseason waiver run for roughly 1% of my WW budget on a very competitive team. So would you guys just ride this out or try to flip him? I am not sure anyone would give anything worthwhile (say a 2nd) so I'm leaning toward riding this train wherever it may go.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Lynch may not be better than your other backs mentioned, but he'll be cheaper, and that's the point. Deal is conditional on restructure of the contract so they are likely getting Lynch for pennies on the dollar.
And I don't think it matters if he's the third best on the squad. He fills a role that the Raiders definitely need - early down/short yardage.
Lynch doesn't need to be All Pro. He just needs to be a credible running threat to help open up the offense.
And I expect the Raiders to draft a stout north south runner in the draft's later rounds to serve as Lynch's replacement.
I disagree with all of this. Lynch isn't going to come back for the league minimum, nowhere near pennies on the dollar. I bet he gets 5 mill/year at least. I'd be shocked if he wasn't one of the 10 highest paid RB's in the NFL.
Maybe he'll be cheaper than Peterson would be, though I doubt it, but there is no way he'd be cheaper than Blount. Furthermore, Oakland has some of the most cap space in the NFL, monetary cost isn't a reason for the Lynch move in any way.
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krsone21
Footballguy
I bet it's closer to the 2-3 million dollar base salary and heavy with incentives.
The Raiders have a lot of cap but most of that is set aside for Carr and Jackson's new deals which will be worked on after the draft.
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