The Hooks are probably freaking out right now (a) because they don't know shit about football and how it works and (b) the thought of not being able to throw skittles is mortifying. Takes all the fun out of it for them.
I doubt they care about the Whitehouse much at all, Tequilla. Lynch is a fucking boss and I'd be pissed if he's not back. Michael and Turban might turn out okay, but I'd much rather have a proven Pro Bowler like Lynch, especially come playoff time. I just hope he's back by the opener. I don't care about training camp.
I'm sure this is also Lynch seeing the writing on the wall and basically looking out for himself (can't blame him for that) ...
However, the Hawks have built their entire team around individuals sacrificing some personal glory for the benefit of the team's benefit.
I could see Lynch getting traded before the season starts if he continues down this path. Him not showing up at the White House probably isn't working in his favor either.
Of all the things they could possibly have against Lynch, this would be the bottom of the list.
IMO, they've made it pretty clear that they understand Lynch is a different cat and DGAF about any of it - the missed OTA's, not talking to reporters, and definitely skipping the White House.
PFF rated Lynch #10 player overall and the #2 RB for his work in 2013. He's a total stud and at the top of his game. But the Hawks made it clear when they drafted Michael that they aren't making the mistake with Lynch that they made with Alexander. They won't be paying for past performance. I could see him getting a couple extra million this year if they really have $8M left under the cap like I saw yesterday (which seems unlikely).
They won't be paying him big money going forward because he's a RB approaching 30, not because he opted not to go to the White House.
You are completely twisting the point that I'm trying to make regarding the White House.
I don't disagree that in the grand scheme of things, if he beats to a different drum and decides he doesn't want to go to the White House then nobody gives a shit as long as he's ready to do his work when he needs to do his work.
A testament to Lynch in the past has been that he has no problem doing his own thing but when it comes time for him to strap up and be a member of the team he gets his shit done.
However, there have been prior examples of him upsetting the apple cart a bit (see @ Arizona last year) where it was more or less swept under the rug as Marshawn being Marshawn. That works when things are going great.
Holding out isn't going to get him any points on this team or with this organization. They've been fairly consistent in moving out guys that are as much about themselves as they are about the team when the me, myself, and I gets just as big. They'll pay you at, or close to market, if earned but they also aren't going to spend that money on people that then just go into the tank and make everything about me. Take Sherman getting the Madden Cover and making sure that the rest of the Legion of Boom is on the cover with him - that's the attitude that they are fostering.
I'm just suggesting that Marshawn should probably make sure that he makes this less about himself and more about getting a little extra scratch if he really wants to stay in Seattle. If the coaches get in a spot where they feel like Michael gives them comparable performance without the headaches, then it becomes an easy decision to move on for management while keeping the cap space.
The other part I'm sure in play here is that Lynch is probably a bit butt hurt and seeing the writing on the wall that he's not really part of the core group that is going to get taken care of with the big $$$ extensions due to the fact that he's a RB. He's probably feeling like the Hawks are shitting on him instead of understanding what the market really is.
This is not a wise move by Lynch. I think he peaked in 2012 and he should be happy with the huge money he's making right now. Ride that train as long as possible.
Unless he's willing to restructure his contract to reduce his salary significantly in exchange for a a couple year extension he's probably not likely to have much luck with this hold out. For a guy concerned about money, losing $70,000 for not showing up to work out for a day or two isn't all that smart.
Unless he's willing to restructure his contract to reduce his salary significantly in exchange for a a couple year extension he's probably not likely to have much luck with this hold out. For a guy concerned about money, losing $70,000 for not showing up to work out for a day or two isn't all that smart.
For a guy making millions, $70,000 is no big deal.
Unless he's willing to restructure his contract to reduce his salary significantly in exchange for a a couple year extension he's probably not likely to have much luck with this hold out. For a guy concerned about money, losing $70,000 for not showing up to work out for a day or two isn't all that smart.
For a guy making millions, $70,000 is no big deal.
That's assuming he's managing the money he's already got and not blowing it all on hookers and blow for the neighborhood
on second thought... what's the harm in signing him to 'FOUR YEAR $50 MILLION CONTRACT' that in the end ups his guaranteed money by a million bucks without hurting the cap next year.
But anybody that can't see that he's going to get "Suddenly Senior'ed" sooner rather than later hasn't been paying attention.
That's why some classless motherfucker said this early in the thread "Lynch better be careful or he could be LEAVING real soon. The Hooks already have his successor, I don't think they're afraid to use him."
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However, the Hawks have built their entire team around individuals sacrificing some personal glory for the benefit of the team's benefit.
I could see Lynch getting traded before the season starts if he continues down this path.
Him not showing up at the White House probably isn't working in his favor either.
IMO, they've made it pretty clear that they understand Lynch is a different cat and DGAF about any of it - the missed OTA's, not talking to reporters, and definitely skipping the White House.
PFF rated Lynch #10 player overall and the #2 RB for his work in 2013. He's a total stud and at the top of his game. But the Hawks made it clear when they drafted Michael that they aren't making the mistake with Lynch that they made with Alexander. They won't be paying for past performance. I could see him getting a couple extra million this year if they really have $8M left under the cap like I saw yesterday (which seems unlikely).
They won't be paying him big money going forward because he's a RB approaching 30, not because he opted not to go to the White House.
I don't disagree that in the grand scheme of things, if he beats to a different drum and decides he doesn't want to go to the White House then nobody gives a shit as long as he's ready to do his work when he needs to do his work.
A testament to Lynch in the past has been that he has no problem doing his own thing but when it comes time for him to strap up and be a member of the team he gets his shit done.
However, there have been prior examples of him upsetting the apple cart a bit (see @ Arizona last year) where it was more or less swept under the rug as Marshawn being Marshawn. That works when things are going great.
Holding out isn't going to get him any points on this team or with this organization. They've been fairly consistent in moving out guys that are as much about themselves as they are about the team when the me, myself, and I gets just as big. They'll pay you at, or close to market, if earned but they also aren't going to spend that money on people that then just go into the tank and make everything about me. Take Sherman getting the Madden Cover and making sure that the rest of the Legion of Boom is on the cover with him - that's the attitude that they are fostering.
I'm just suggesting that Marshawn should probably make sure that he makes this less about himself and more about getting a little extra scratch if he really wants to stay in Seattle. If the coaches get in a spot where they feel like Michael gives them comparable performance without the headaches, then it becomes an easy decision to move on for management while keeping the cap space.
The other part I'm sure in play here is that Lynch is probably a bit butt hurt and seeing the writing on the wall that he's not really part of the core group that is going to get taken care of with the big $$$ extensions due to the fact that he's a RB. He's probably feeling like the Hawks are shitting on him instead of understanding what the market really is.
But anybody that can't see that he's going to get "Suddenly Senior'ed" sooner rather than later hasn't been paying attention.