Marshawn Lynch, a veteran NFL running back, nearing the end of his two year contract for $9 million with the Oakland Raiders, who some would say is Hall of Fame worthy, recently advised fans to not draft him for fantasy teams for next years NFL season pending the Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas in 2020. When asked why, he answered "I just don't got it in me." So if there were any questions as to if we may see Lynch continue to play after this season then we may have just gotten our answer. After all, Lynch seems to be sitting pretty after the launch of his new clothing line "Beast Mode Apparel" and his commercial success with endorsement deals and other media outlets.
"Marshawn Lynch has a lot of money." "He hasn't spent a dime of his actual playing money ... ever." Lynch earns about $5 million per year through endorsement deals with Nike, Pepsi, Skittles, Progressive, and Activision, according to Forbes - Cork Gaines, Business Insider
For those who do not know, Marshawn Lynch is from Oakland California and can be seen commending and speaking highly of his hometown along with the rest of the bay area throughout his time in the lime light, so it can be pretty easy to assume why his motivation to continue playing football would be dashed once Oakland Raiders become the Las Vegas Raiders in about a year from now.
Now to the average fantasy football fan this may not be a big deal considering Week 1 of the 2018-19' NFL season is just around the corner, however, for experts and veteran analysts (as well as those who have already drafted Lynch), this may be the sign needed to speculate correctly on whether or not we can get one more amazing year out of Marshawn Lynch. The type of year that would resemble years before the last one where there was no question of Lynch's ability to go "Beast Mode" on any given play.
That's as good an effort as I've ever seen in my life from a runningback
Most people would say that this was the game that made Marshawn Lynch famous and had solidified his "Beast Mode" status across the NFL. From there on after many defenders dreaded having to tackle Lynch out of fear of being bulldozed over by Lynch's brute strength and ability to keep his legs pushing the pile.
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On the flip side there's some speculation that much of Marshawn's Lynch's success got to his head too early in his career , and so came an onslaught of interviews that featured Lynch uttering one word answers to questions and shunning media reporters to the point where it became tradition to poke fun at and celebrate many of Lynch's antics.
I went ahead and pasted a video that featured some of Marshawn Lynch's most iconic and hilarious interview moments below:
I'm just here so I won't get fined.
You don't feel Beast Mode, it [Beast Mode] feels you.
Whatever the end of this year brings for Marshawn Lynch, let it be known that he will go down as one of the most 'realest' dudes to ever grace the NFL with his presence. Hate him or love him, Lynch was always honest in his approach to the game and always stayed true to himself. If for some reason fans are to be disappointed by his performance toward the end of his career, then the impact of Marshawn Lynch's overall success will always be remembered and forever inspiring.
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