Lynch does interview, in Turkey.

There's also a story about it with a partial written transcript of his interview here:
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutd ... 53725.html



In my opinion, it would seem he feels like he didn't get the ball on that fateful play because someone didn't want him to be the MVP of the game. He says "When you look at me, and you let me run that ball in ... I am the face of the nation. You know, MVP of the Super Bowl ... that's pretty much the face of the nation at that point of time". He also says the right things too, soft selling his comments, when he says "it's a team game" and "I have full confidence in my teammates to execute that plan" but I believe he thinks there was a conscious decision not to give him the ball.

Such a conspiracy would likely never be proved if true, but sadly to me I feel there's at least a chance it is.

He should go back to not talking to the media.

I love Lynch, but if he is firing a shot acros the bow of Wilson or coaches on this , why didn't he score on the play before, he is almost 30...we all know what happens then with RB's, Quite frankly getting a little tired of his offseason BS....either take the deal (which is reportly highest in th league for a RB) or retire...but you story is growing tiresome, caveat if he signs it he is one of the greatest Hawks ever....if not next!

There was just as great a chance of Matthews being named MVP. Without all his clutch catches, the Hawks aren't even in the game.

The " it's a team game " line is all that was needed about that play from Lynch this looks bad and is something he should have expressed to Coach Carroll in private. Lynch's act is old, yes he's been a great player but at some point the negatives outweigh the positives. Whatever the front office does or doesn't do with him I'm fine with.

I'm surprised at some of the hate. As long as he keeps cranking out 1,200 yard seasons, I'm fine with him yakking with the Turkish media.

I guess you can read whatever you want to in Lynch's words. Obviously, some folks still want to beat the same dead horse...oh, well.

Of course he wanted the ball; what baller wouldn't ?

I don't have a problem with what he said. He was being real saying that's been the prevailing thought around the world anyway. He maintains that it's a team game. Nothing wrong with a player the caliber of Lynch being confident he would have punched the ball in given the opportunity. So, some in here think he should have not acknowledged the elephant in the room?

sc85sis":2do07922 said:

There was just as great a chance of Matthews being named MVP. Without all his clutch catches, the Hawks aren't even in the game.

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Especially since the MVP votes are calculated and an MVP is chosen before the end of the game. The MVP was likely already chosen before Seattle's final drive, and it was probably Matthews, Lynch, or Wilson regardless of that last play.

HawkFan72":3bgc4ah5 said:

sc85sis":3bgc4ah5 said:

There was just as great a chance of Matthews being named MVP. Without all his clutch catches, the Hawks aren't even in the game.

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Especially since the MVP votes are calculated and an MVP is chosen before the end of the game. The MVP was likely already chosen before Seattle's final drive, and it was probably Matthews, Lynch, or Wilson regardless of that last play.

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I think the talk of MVP was secondary to him. I think he's primarily saying that the game should have went the other way and him running the ball seemed like a great option in a game of that magnitude and given the situation.

I think Lynch was just giving an honest opinion and good for him. Who says he has to spew the company line regarding that play. He has every right to voice his opinion, which is what all the media have asked of him the last few years.

So again good for him!

Does anyone ever check the main page for an already existing post about this stuff. I guess the title of Lynch speaks with Turkish TV left too much wiggle room?

Pulling stick out of my rear, just a pet peeve. Carry on :thirishdrinkers:

http://seahawks.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=109072