Marshawn Lynch could be traded by draft day (1 Viewer)

[Buckna]

Who would trade for this diarrhea milkshake of a contract? You can try him out for one year at a reasonable price but if he doesn't pan out he will be released. MJD makes far less on his 2009 deal.

Lynch, from rotoworld - 2010: $3.6 million

2011: $6 million

2012: $6.5 million

2013: $7.2 million

2014: Free Agent.

Cap charges: $8.75 million (2011)

Where did you get those numbers? They don't look at all right. Rotoworld has this:

7/27/2007: Signed a six-year, $18.935 million contract. The deal contains $10.285 million guaranteed, including a $3 million signing bonus. 2009: $630,000, 2010: $885,000, 2011: $1.14 million, 2012: $1.14 million (Voidable Year), 2013: Free Agent

 

[Comer]

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2010/4/10/...ating?ref=yahoo

Marshawn Lynch trade talks heating up

by Brian Galliford on Apr 10, 2010 8:47 PM EDT in News



We've known for roughly a week now that Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch wants out of town. According to a couple of reports - one that names names, and one that doesn't - the third-year running back may be getting his wish sooner rather than later.



Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports reports via Twitter that a Pro Bowl running back is on the trade block, but will not yet disclose the name of the player nor the two teams involved in trade talks. He does, however, mention that the two teams are not in the same division.



A BuffaloSportsDaily.com report takes things a step further. Citing a "reliable source," the report indicates that a trade involving Lynch is now "inevitable," and that there is more than one team in contention for the former Cal star's services. This report also indicates that the Bills are seeking player compensation, as opposed to draft pick compensation.



Lynch is coming off his worst season as a professional - one in which he served a three-game suspension and rushed for just 450 yards while losing his starting job to Fred Jackson. He did not report to the team's voluntary workouts in late March.

To the Lions for Ernie Sims would be great

Good GOD no... that would be one of the worst possible trades we could make...

Even though we are short at LB I would do that in a heartbeat. Sims is terrible.

 

[Comer]

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2010/4/10/...ating?ref=yahoo

Marshawn Lynch trade talks heating up

by Brian Galliford on Apr 10, 2010 8:47 PM EDT in News



We've known for roughly a week now that Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch wants out of town. According to a couple of reports - one that names names, and one that doesn't - the third-year running back may be getting his wish sooner rather than later.



Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports reports via Twitter that a Pro Bowl running back is on the trade block, but will not yet disclose the name of the player nor the two teams involved in trade talks. He does, however, mention that the two teams are not in the same division.



A BuffaloSportsDaily.com report takes things a step further. Citing a "reliable source," the report indicates that a trade involving Lynch is now "inevitable," and that there is more than one team in contention for the former Cal star's services. This report also indicates that the Bills are seeking player compensation, as opposed to draft pick compensation.



Lynch is coming off his worst season as a professional - one in which he served a three-game suspension and rushed for just 450 yards while losing his starting job to Fred Jackson. He did not report to the team's voluntary workouts in late March.

To the Lions for Ernie Sims would be great

What would you think about to the Lions for Backus and then take Okung with the #2 overall

Probably not for Backus. Backus is not great but serviceable. I don't know much about Okung but,the team needs to go Defense or tradedown if they want Okung or any O-Lineman and get extra picks in a deep draft.

 

[Couch Potato]

Who would trade for this diarrhea milkshake of a contract? You can try him out for one year at a reasonable price but if he doesn't pan out he will be released. MJD makes far less on his 2009 deal.

Lynch, from rotoworld - 2010: $3.6 million

2011: $6 million

2012: $6.5 million

2013: $7.2 million

2014: Free Agent.

Cap charges: $8.75 million (2011)

Where did you get those numbers? They don't look at all right. Rotoworld has this:

7/27/2007: Signed a six-year, $18.935 million contract. The deal contains $10.285 million guaranteed, including a $3 million signing bonus. 2009: $630,000, 2010: $885,000, 2011: $1.14 million, 2012: $1.14 million (Voidable Year), 2013: Free Agent

Yeah, Hooligan got something mixed up. The contract numbers he was quoting belong to Willis McGahee.http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...NFL&id=2265

Contract Information for Willis McGahee

3/8/2007: Signed a seven-year, $40.12 million contract. The deal contains $15 million guaranteed, including a $7.5 million signing bonus and a $6.5 million roster bonus in the second year. 2009: $620,000 (+ $1.5 million roster bonus), 2010: $3.6 million, 2011: $6 million, 2012: $6.5 million, 2013: $7.2 million, 2014: Free Agent. Cap charges: $4.87 million (2009), $6.35 million (2010), $8.75 million (2011), $9.25 million (2012), $7.5 million (2013).

 

[Donnybrook]

My guess would be that Seattle would be interested in Marshawn because of his and Carrolls history in the Pac10. That might be flawed logic.

I am not sure who Buffalo would be interested in on Seattle's roster other than Matt Hasselbeck.

 

[cacksman]

Seattle could have an all Cal backfield with Forsett and Lynch.

 

[Black&Gold]

OK, I'll play the heavy here. Is Lynch really that great of a running back . . . or is he really more average than many people think? Of the 35 RB with at least 500 rushing attempts in the past three seasons, Lynch ranked 24th with a 4.00 ypc. And some of the guys that ranked behind him are for all intents and purposes gone (Warrick Dunn, Edgerrin James, Rudi Johnson, and DeShaun Foster). Fred Jackson had a 4.54 ypc in that time.If we look at total rushing yards over those three seasons, Lynch ranks 28th. Total yards from scrimmage he ranked 29th. Fantasy points 26th. I realize he's young, missed a few games, his role changed last year, and he played on a less than stellar offense. Maybe he'd benefit from a change of scenery, but up until now his production had been going the wrong way since entering the league. He was very good as a rookie, decent his second year (even as a Pro Bowl selection), and last year was a mess.

Call me the heavy #2. His YPC in each of the 1,000 seasons was very pedestrian (4.0 and 4.1). He was fed enough carries to make the yardage, but that doesn't make him a stud as the poster above called him. And last year he was bad enough on the field to lose his starting job to an undrafted free agent. Before someone screams "the low YPC is the OL's fault!" keep in mind that Jackson carried for a 4.5 YPC in 238 carries last year behind that OL, substantially higher than Lynch last year (3.8) as well as Lynch's first 2 years. Factor in that Lynch is a complete tool off the field, didn't bother to show for offseason workouts this year, and is one strike away from a long suspension, and I just don't see why he'd be traded to a situation where he's more than a complementary back. Any team who gives a whole lot for him would be foolish, and any fantasy owner who has very high expectations for him is overly optimistic. Sure, he could turn it around. But he could also continue on his current path toward oblivion. So what if he's only 24. Lots of 24 year olds have flamed out in this league.

I'm willing to give a guy a one year mulligan. I think the Steelers do it with Big Ben every other year. Take out last season and talley the previous 2 years. Where did he rank then? Last season was a mess from the get go. I agree he needs some new scenery but I'm sure that there are some teams out there that will take a chance on him.

 

[David Yudkin]

OK, I'll play the heavy here. Is Lynch really that great of a running back . . . or is he really more average than many people think? Of the 35 RB with at least 500 rushing attempts in the past three seasons, Lynch ranked 24th with a 4.00 ypc. And some of the guys that ranked behind him are for all intents and purposes gone (Warrick Dunn, Edgerrin James, Rudi Johnson, and DeShaun Foster). Fred Jackson had a 4.54 ypc in that time.If we look at total rushing yards over those three seasons, Lynch ranks 28th. Total yards from scrimmage he ranked 29th. Fantasy points 26th. I realize he's young, missed a few games, his role changed last year, and he played on a less than stellar offense. Maybe he'd benefit from a change of scenery, but up until now his production had been going the wrong way since entering the league. He was very good as a rookie, decent his second year (even as a Pro Bowl selection), and last year was a mess.

Call me the heavy #2. His YPC in each of the 1,000 seasons was very pedestrian (4.0 and 4.1). He was fed enough carries to make the yardage, but that doesn't make him a stud as the poster above called him. And last year he was bad enough on the field to lose his starting job to an undrafted free agent. Before someone screams "the low YPC is the OL's fault!" keep in mind that Jackson carried for a 4.5 YPC in 238 carries last year behind that OL, substantially higher than Lynch last year (3.8) as well as Lynch's first 2 years. Factor in that Lynch is a complete tool off the field, didn't bother to show for offseason workouts this year, and is one strike away from a long suspension, and I just don't see why he'd be traded to a situation where he's more than a complementary back. Any team who gives a whole lot for him would be foolish, and any fantasy owner who has very high expectations for him is overly optimistic. Sure, he could turn it around. But he could also continue on his current path toward oblivion. So what if he's only 24. Lots of 24 year olds have flamed out in this league.

I'm willing to give a guy a one year mulligan. I think the Steelers do it with Big Ben every other year. Take out last season and talley the previous 2 years. Where did he rank then? Last season was a mess from the get go. I agree he needs some new scenery but I'm sure that there are some teams out there that will take a chance on him.

Counting only 2007 and 2008, Lynch ranked 19th of 31 RBs in YPC among backs that had at least 300 total carries. He did rank 9th in rushing yards, yards from scrimmage, and 10th in fantasy points scored, but the RB landscape for a lot of teams has changed since 2007. By that I mean several teams have gone in a different direction RB wise, so while Lynch's combined totals look good, in either year he didn't rank as high as the total indicates (he ranked 12th and 15th in those years).

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

WHOOPS

 

[Couch Potato]

WHOOPS

LOL. I had a pretty big WHOOPS in the SP last week myself. It happens.

 

[Black&Gold]

OK, I'll play the heavy here. Is Lynch really that great of a running back . . . or is he really more average than many people think? Of the 35 RB with at least 500 rushing attempts in the past three seasons, Lynch ranked 24th with a 4.00 ypc. And some of the guys that ranked behind him are for all intents and purposes gone (Warrick Dunn, Edgerrin James, Rudi Johnson, and DeShaun Foster). Fred Jackson had a 4.54 ypc in that time.If we look at total rushing yards over those three seasons, Lynch ranks 28th. Total yards from scrimmage he ranked 29th. Fantasy points 26th. I realize he's young, missed a few games, his role changed last year, and he played on a less than stellar offense. Maybe he'd benefit from a change of scenery, but up until now his production had been going the wrong way since entering the league. He was very good as a rookie, decent his second year (even as a Pro Bowl selection), and last year was a mess.

Call me the heavy #2. His YPC in each of the 1,000 seasons was very pedestrian (4.0 and 4.1). He was fed enough carries to make the yardage, but that doesn't make him a stud as the poster above called him. And last year he was bad enough on the field to lose his starting job to an undrafted free agent. Before someone screams "the low YPC is the OL's fault!" keep in mind that Jackson carried for a 4.5 YPC in 238 carries last year behind that OL, substantially higher than Lynch last year (3.8) as well as Lynch's first 2 years. Factor in that Lynch is a complete tool off the field, didn't bother to show for offseason workouts this year, and is one strike away from a long suspension, and I just don't see why he'd be traded to a situation where he's more than a complementary back. Any team who gives a whole lot for him would be foolish, and any fantasy owner who has very high expectations for him is overly optimistic. Sure, he could turn it around. But he could also continue on his current path toward oblivion. So what if he's only 24. Lots of 24 year olds have flamed out in this league.

I'm willing to give a guy a one year mulligan. I think the Steelers do it with Big Ben every other year. Take out last season and talley the previous 2 years. Where did he rank then? Last season was a mess from the get go. I agree he needs some new scenery but I'm sure that there are some teams out there that will take a chance on him.

Counting only 2007 and 2008, Lynch ranked 19th of 31 RBs in YPC among backs that had at least 300 total carries. He did rank 9th in rushing yards, yards from scrimmage, and 10th in fantasy points scored, but the RB landscape for a lot of teams has changed since 2007. By that I mean several teams have gone in a different direction RB wise, so while Lynch's combined totals look good, in either year he didn't rank as high as the total indicates (he ranked 12th and 15th in those years).

Thanks. I think it will all depend on where he ends up. He could definately be a workhorse and he can catch the ball. If he would end up in San Diego, he could be a top 10 RB. That would be a better situation than he had in his first 2 years in Buffalo.

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

You can throw Lynch's numbers out the window with a change of scenery. There is no point looking at what an unmotivated Lynch did this past year in an offense that was not competent.

 

[David Yudkin]

OK, I'll play the heavy here. Is Lynch really that great of a running back . . . or is he really more average than many people think? Of the 35 RB with at least 500 rushing attempts in the past three seasons, Lynch ranked 24th with a 4.00 ypc. And some of the guys that ranked behind him are for all intents and purposes gone (Warrick Dunn, Edgerrin James, Rudi Johnson, and DeShaun Foster). Fred Jackson had a 4.54 ypc in that time.If we look at total rushing yards over those three seasons, Lynch ranks 28th. Total yards from scrimmage he ranked 29th. Fantasy points 26th. I realize he's young, missed a few games, his role changed last year, and he played on a less than stellar offense. Maybe he'd benefit from a change of scenery, but up until now his production had been going the wrong way since entering the league. He was very good as a rookie, decent his second year (even as a Pro Bowl selection), and last year was a mess.

Call me the heavy #2. His YPC in each of the 1,000 seasons was very pedestrian (4.0 and 4.1). He was fed enough carries to make the yardage, but that doesn't make him a stud as the poster above called him. And last year he was bad enough on the field to lose his starting job to an undrafted free agent. Before someone screams "the low YPC is the OL's fault!" keep in mind that Jackson carried for a 4.5 YPC in 238 carries last year behind that OL, substantially higher than Lynch last year (3.8) as well as Lynch's first 2 years. Factor in that Lynch is a complete tool off the field, didn't bother to show for offseason workouts this year, and is one strike away from a long suspension, and I just don't see why he'd be traded to a situation where he's more than a complementary back. Any team who gives a whole lot for him would be foolish, and any fantasy owner who has very high expectations for him is overly optimistic. Sure, he could turn it around. But he could also continue on his current path toward oblivion. So what if he's only 24. Lots of 24 year olds have flamed out in this league.

I'm willing to give a guy a one year mulligan. I think the Steelers do it with Big Ben every other year. Take out last season and talley the previous 2 years. Where did he rank then? Last season was a mess from the get go. I agree he needs some new scenery but I'm sure that there are some teams out there that will take a chance on him.

Counting only 2007 and 2008, Lynch ranked 19th of 31 RBs in YPC among backs that had at least 300 total carries. He did rank 9th in rushing yards, yards from scrimmage, and 10th in fantasy points scored, but the RB landscape for a lot of teams has changed since 2007. By that I mean several teams have gone in a different direction RB wise, so while Lynch's combined totals look good, in either year he didn't rank as high as the total indicates (he ranked 12th and 15th in those years).

Thanks. I think it will all depend on where he ends up. He could definately be a workhorse and he can catch the ball. If he would end up in San Diego, he could be a top 10 RB. That would be a better situation than he had in his first 2 years in Buffalo.

If the Bolts have as putrid run blocking as last year, a lot of HOFers in their prime may not have be a top 10 back.

 

[Comer]

Barry Sanders did just fine with less than stellar O-lines.

 

[Angus82]

You can throw Lynch's numbers out the window with a change of scenery. There is no point looking at what an unmotivated Lynch did this past year in an offense that was not competent.

So the lack of a competent offense is why Lynch got himself into off the field trouble twice?(sarcasm) Maybe Marshawn is just unmotivated and got beat out by a harder working player. Maybe Lynch has an entitlement mentality and thought that the Bills willed him the job. The Bills will not get jack for Marshawn when they trade him because A) He is one strike away from serious trouble, and B) My own personal opinion, he isn't that good.

 

[karl722]

SD...I think that Buffalo gives their #41 pick, Lynch and a 6th or 7th to SD for pick #28. If Buffalo takes Clausen at 9, they could get a B. Campbell, Saffold, C. Brown, etc. at #28. Makes too much sense, which means that it probably won't happen.

 

[craxie]

SD...I think that Buffalo gives their #41 pick, Lynch and a 6th or 7th to SD for pick #28. If Buffalo takes Clausen at 9, they could get a B. Campbell, Saffold, C. Brown, etc. at #28. Makes too much sense, which means that it probably won't happen.

Sure it makes sense for Buffalo, but no way it makes sense for SD.SD will not give more than a 4th rounder for Lynch (and I hope they don't give anything at all)And a 4th rounder will not jump you from 41 to 28

 

[FreeBaGeL]

OK, I'll play the heavy here. Is Lynch really that great of a running back . . . or is he really more average than many people think? Of the 35 RB with at least 500 rushing attempts in the past three seasons, Lynch ranked 24th with a 4.00 ypc. And some of the guys that ranked behind him are for all intents and purposes gone (Warrick Dunn, Edgerrin James, Rudi Johnson, and DeShaun Foster). Fred Jackson had a 4.54 ypc in that time.If we look at total rushing yards over those three seasons, Lynch ranks 28th. Total yards from scrimmage he ranked 29th. Fantasy points 26th. I realize he's young, missed a few games, his role changed last year, and he played on a less than stellar offense. Maybe he'd benefit from a change of scenery, but up until now his production had been going the wrong way since entering the league. He was very good as a rookie, decent his second year (even as a Pro Bowl selection), and last year was a mess.

I've been saying since his first year that Lynch was merely a mediocre RB talent. Really, he pretty much defines the term. He does OK when he has space to work and will never create anything on his own, and rarely bust a big play. You can hand him the ball 25 times a game and he'll run forward and fall over 25 times without getting hurt. That's pretty much what you can expect of him.I took a world of heat on these boards a year and a half ago when I owned Lynch in my dynasty league and watched Buffalo regularly and said that from watching both, I believed Fred Jackson was a better RB, straight up, and should be the starter in Buffalo (even though I didn't own Jackson on my fantasy squad).

 

[Couch Potato]

ESPN's Adam Schefter recently named Marshawn Lynch the player most likely to be traded, ahead of Brandon Marshall and Jason Campbell.

"They have a new coach, a new GM and any time there are new people in charge, they bring in their own players," said Schefter. "Marshawn Lynch could be traded on or before the draft." The new regime is less than impressed with Lynch's attitude, and it's looking more and more likely that he'll be replaced by a change-of-pace complement to Fred Jackson. Apr. 9 - 8:25 am et

Where do you think he will go?

I'll take a guess at this one. He played at Cal and was a popular player here in the Bay Area. Marshawn's mommy lives here still, and I remember some comments from her after one of his off field problems (the hit and run I think), to the effect that he wasn't raised this way, if he was still home he'd be under control, etc. There's been buzz about the 49ers adding a RB to Gore and Coffee. Singletary is developing a nice reputation of handling difficult or oddball personalities well. So, maybe he ends up in San Fran. Possibly for underutilized but talented WR Jason Hill? BUF needs WR help.

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

You can throw Lynch's numbers out the window with a change of scenery. There is no point looking at what an unmotivated Lynch did this past year in an offense that was not competent.

So the lack of a competent offense is why Lynch got himself into off the field trouble twice?(sarcasm) Maybe Marshawn is just unmotivated and got beat out by a harder working player. Maybe Lynch has an entitlement mentality and thought that the Bills willed him the job. The Bills will not get jack for Marshawn when they trade him because A) He is one strike away from serious trouble, and B) My own personal opinion, he isn't that good.

I have already addressed Lynch's issues are off the field more so then on the field. I don't think Lynch is an elite RB by any stretch. Jackson definitely has played better than Lynch the past couple of seasons and earned the playing time and starting role in buffalo. This is exactly why a fresh start might be exactly what Lynch needs. I see Lynch with a skill set that is better than average and in the right siutation he could be a very good RB both in NFL terms and fantasy terms. It appears Buffalo fans have grown tired with Lynch, just as Benson had with Chicago and a change of scenery would probably be best.

 

[PhilLynott]

You can throw Lynch's numbers out the window with a change of scenery. There is no point looking at what an unmotivated Lynch did this past year in an offense that was not competent.

So the lack of a competent offense is why Lynch got himself into off the field trouble twice?(sarcasm) Maybe Marshawn is just unmotivated and got beat out by a harder working player. Maybe Lynch has an entitlement mentality and thought that the Bills willed him the job. The Bills will not get jack for Marshawn when they trade him because A) He is one strike away from serious trouble, and B) My own personal opinion, he isn't that good.

I have already addressed Lynch's issues are off the field more so then on the field. I don't think Lynch is an elite RB by any stretch. Jackson definitely has played better than Lynch the past couple of seasons and earned the playing time and starting role in buffalo. This is exactly why a fresh start might be exactly what Lynch needs. I see Lynch with a skill set that is better than average and in the right siutation he could be a very good RB both in NFL terms and fantasy terms. It appears Buffalo fans have grown tired with Lynch, just as Benson had with Chicago and a change of scenery would probably be best.

Buffalo fans wanted Lynch to be the second coming. From everything that I read, Benson was NEVER accepted in Chi-Town. Coming out of college Benson was and is a grade A stud. Lynch is a thug who dances too much. (Marshawn meet Kate Gosselin.)

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

You can throw Lynch's numbers out the window with a change of scenery. There is no point looking at what an unmotivated Lynch did this past year in an offense that was not competent.

So the lack of a competent offense is why Lynch got himself into off the field trouble twice?(sarcasm) Maybe Marshawn is just unmotivated and got beat out by a harder working player. Maybe Lynch has an entitlement mentality and thought that the Bills willed him the job. The Bills will not get jack for Marshawn when they trade him because A) He is one strike away from serious trouble, and B) My own personal opinion, he isn't that good.

I have already addressed Lynch's issues are off the field more so then on the field. I don't think Lynch is an elite RB by any stretch. Jackson definitely has played better than Lynch the past couple of seasons and earned the playing time and starting role in buffalo. This is exactly why a fresh start might be exactly what Lynch needs. I see Lynch with a skill set that is better than average and in the right siutation he could be a very good RB both in NFL terms and fantasy terms.

It appears Buffalo fans have grown tired with Lynch, just as Benson had with Chicago and a change of scenery would probably be best.

Buffalo fans wanted Lynch to be the second coming. From everything that I read, Benson was NEVER accepted in Chi-Town. Coming out of college Benson was and is a grade A stud. Lynch is a thug who dances too much. (Marshawn meet Kate Gosselin.)

Benson's carrer path is very similar to what has transpired with Lynch. In fact Chicago released Benson after resisting an arrest and having to be pepper sprayed by a cop http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/18561049.html Many though Benson was a thug but look at how different he is seen after a solid season of production. The fact that you have forgot this proves that Lynch may need that change of scenery as well.

 

[burgundy and gold]

I think the Skins should give up Jason Campbell for Lynch. Portis/LJ/FWP combined have only one good season left in them. Lynch could thrive in right environment just like anybody else.

 

[Resident A]

Unless it's for a 3rd round pick (or better), or a startable OT/NT/OLB, Lynch isn't going anywhere. The new regime will not create another hole unless it can at least fill an existing one, this isn't Jauron anymore.

 

[djmich]

Unless it's for a 3rd round pick (or better), or a startable OT/NT/OLB, Lynch isn't going anywhere. The new regime will not create another hole unless it can at least fill an existing one, this isn't Jauron anymore.

I don't think this is true. Trading Lynch is addition by subtraction.The guy is a distraction.He makes a lot of money.As his been said before, he doesn't seem to be a special talent.Fred Jackson is the starter.Trade Lynch for a 4th or 5th, draft a RB at a cheaper price, sign a low level FA.

 

[burgundy and gold]

Unless it's for a 3rd round pick (or better), or a startable OT/NT/OLB, Lynch isn't going anywhere. The new regime will not create another hole unless it can at least fill an existing one, this isn't Jauron anymore.

I don't think this is true. Trading Lynch is addition by subtraction.The guy is a distraction.He makes a lot of money.As his been said before, he doesn't seem to be a special talent.Fred Jackson is the starter.Trade Lynch for a 4th or 5th, draft a RB at a cheaper price, sign a low level FA.

If this team doesn't have an obvious hole at the qb position then nobody does. I say they take Campbell now while they can. I mean Lynch isn't even the starter. They're pinning their hopes on Clausen, who may or may not be there when they pick. And why waste picks trading up for a guy who doesn't seem to be Gaileys type? Then, just think, they can take that 1.09 and make Pierre-Paul or Derrick Morgan into the next Bruce Smith ! ( but those guys really do look good though) Really I'd think they would give Campbell a try instead of fishing for who knows what in the 5th round. He's solid and Clausen may not be any better. Go defense with the 1.09, you can't miss.

 

[trader jake]

Trade Lynch. Then who is with Jackson in the backfield? Because Jackson is, what, 29 or 30 years old now? That and he isn't built to be an every down back in the NFL. So we're creating yet another hole by doing this. Doesn't make much sense.

So? We do this every couple of years, so why stop now? We had Travis Henry in the backfield, but then we decided oh what the hell let's spend a 1st on McGahee. Then we traded McGahee, which created a hole that forced us to draft Lynch. So now the obvious shark move is to trade Lynch for penuts so we'll have to spend another draft pick on this position.

 

[Don Quixote]

Charles Robinson reporting that Seattle has had "internal discussions" about acquiring Lynch, FWIW...

The Buffalo Bills will be entertaining offers for former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch(notes) heading into next week’s NFL draft, multiple sources have told Yahoo! Sports.

While the Bills have not been actively shopping Lynch around the league, two sources in contact with the Bills said Buffalo would be open to moving him if a package included a second-round pick. And though no dialogue has taken place between the Bills and potential suitors, the aforementioned sources say the Seattle Seahawks, who hold the 28th pick in the second round (60th overall), have had internal discussions about acquiring Lynch.

The match would seem to be a comfortable fit: Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is familiar with Lynch after facing him three times while coaching USC, and Lynch’s best friend – former Cal teammate Justin Forsett(notes) – carries a portion of the load in the Seattle backfield. In addition, the new Seattle regime apparently isn’t sold on current starter Julius Jones(notes) as the long-term answer in the backfield.

A two-time 1,000-yard rusher, Lynch has favored a trade out of Buffalo since losing his starting role to Fred Jackson(notes) last season. Lynch was suspended the first three games of the 2009 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, stemming from a guilty plea for a misdemeanor gun charge. After losing his starting role last season, the 2007 first-round pick has failed to show up for offseason workouts with the Bills. However, he isn’t subject to fines by the team until he misses a mandatory event, and the Bills won’t hold their mandatory offseason mini camp until June 23-25.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-m...awnoffers041310

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

Charles Robinson reporting that Seattle has had "internal discussions" about acquiring Lynch, FWIW...

The Buffalo Bills will be entertaining offers for former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch(notes) heading into next week’s NFL draft, multiple sources have told Yahoo! Sports.

While the Bills have not been actively shopping Lynch around the league, two sources in contact with the Bills said Buffalo would be open to moving him if a package included a second-round pick. And though no dialogue has taken place between the Bills and potential suitors, the aforementioned sources say the Seattle Seahawks, who hold the 28th pick in the second round (60th overall), have had internal discussions about acquiring Lynch.

The match would seem to be a comfortable fit: Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is familiar with Lynch after facing him three times while coaching USC, and Lynch’s best friend – former Cal teammate Justin Forsett(notes) – carries a portion of the load in the Seattle backfield. In addition, the new Seattle regime apparently isn’t sold on current starter Julius Jones(notes) as the long-term answer in the backfield.

A two-time 1,000-yard rusher, Lynch has favored a trade out of Buffalo since losing his starting role to Fred Jackson(notes) last season. Lynch was suspended the first three games of the 2009 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, stemming from a guilty plea for a misdemeanor gun charge. After losing his starting role last season, the 2007 first-round pick has failed to show up for offseason workouts with the Bills. However, he isn’t subject to fines by the team until he misses a mandatory event, and the Bills won’t hold their mandatory offseason mini camp until June 23-25.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-m...awnoffers041310

There is no way I see Lynch being moved for a 2nd round pick ever.

 

[bigern1000]

Charles Robinson reporting that Seattle has had "internal discussions" about acquiring Lynch, FWIW...

The Buffalo Bills will be entertaining offers for former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch(notes) heading into next week’s NFL draft, multiple sources have told Yahoo! Sports.

While the Bills have not been actively shopping Lynch around the league, two sources in contact with the Bills said Buffalo would be open to moving him if a package included a second-round pick. And though no dialogue has taken place between the Bills and potential suitors, the aforementioned sources say the Seattle Seahawks, who hold the 28th pick in the second round (60th overall), have had internal discussions about acquiring Lynch.

The match would seem to be a comfortable fit: Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is familiar with Lynch after facing him three times while coaching USC, and Lynch’s best friend – former Cal teammate Justin Forsett(notes) – carries a portion of the load in the Seattle backfield. In addition, the new Seattle regime apparently isn’t sold on current starter Julius Jones(notes) as the long-term answer in the backfield.

A two-time 1,000-yard rusher, Lynch has favored a trade out of Buffalo since losing his starting role to Fred Jackson(notes) last season. Lynch was suspended the first three games of the 2009 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, stemming from a guilty plea for a misdemeanor gun charge. After losing his starting role last season, the 2007 first-round pick has failed to show up for offseason workouts with the Bills. However, he isn’t subject to fines by the team until he misses a mandatory event, and the Bills won’t hold their mandatory offseason mini camp until June 23-25.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-m...awnoffers041310

Just seems like it makes too much sense to actually happen...

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

interesting that this same 2nd round pick has been rumored in the Brandon Marshall trade talks as well. The Broncos want a 1st, but Seattle is supposedly offering the 2nd. I assume since Buffalo would like a 2nd, they might take a 3rd. That would be something for Seattle to come away with both .. after the two first round picks to address OL and defense.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Charles Robinson reporting that Seattle has had "internal discussions" about acquiring Lynch, FWIW...

The Buffalo Bills will be entertaining offers for former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch(notes) heading into next week’s NFL draft, multiple sources have told Yahoo! Sports.

While the Bills have not been actively shopping Lynch around the league, two sources in contact with the Bills said Buffalo would be open to moving him if a package included a second-round pick. And though no dialogue has taken place between the Bills and potential suitors, the aforementioned sources say the Seattle Seahawks, who hold the 28th pick in the second round (60th overall), have had internal discussions about acquiring Lynch.

The match would seem to be a comfortable fit: Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is familiar with Lynch after facing him three times while coaching USC, and Lynch’s best friend – former Cal teammate Justin Forsett(notes) – carries a portion of the load in the Seattle backfield. In addition, the new Seattle regime apparently isn’t sold on current starter Julius Jones(notes) as the long-term answer in the backfield.

A two-time 1,000-yard rusher, Lynch has favored a trade out of Buffalo since losing his starting role to Fred Jackson(notes) last season. Lynch was suspended the first three games of the 2009 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, stemming from a guilty plea for a misdemeanor gun charge. After losing his starting role last season, the 2007 first-round pick has failed to show up for offseason workouts with the Bills. However, he isn’t subject to fines by the team until he misses a mandatory event, and the Bills won’t hold their mandatory offseason mini camp until June 23-25.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-m...awnoffers041310

There is no way I see Lynch being moved for a 2nd round pick ever.

That's why I don't get why so many people are giving up a good amount to get Lynch. He's not going anywhere if the Bills are looking for a 2nd round pick. He'll stay in Buffalo and continue to be a backup to a 29 year old Jackson. I don't even think Lynch is that good anyways. Like I said, he was beat out pretty obviously by Jackson and Jackson is no superstar. Lynch is decent when he tries and gets into "beast mode", but that's only a little bit per game if at all. And let's not forget, his charge for theft has not been resolved yet. It was a sherrifs wife, so it's gonna get resolved and when that does he's gonna get suspended because it's like his 4th offense.