Is Lynch's media shtick getting tired?

[Done_And_Done]

So during his presser today, he repeatedly responded to any question that was asked with "I'm only here so I won't get fined." He used this response nearly 30 times after it was all said and done.

Whether it's now an act of protest or whatever, he clearly doesn't feel that communicating with the media is something his job should require him to do.

What do you dudes think about this? Is he crossing the line? Should these handsomely paid athletes be required to interact with the press?

I found the original scrum to be hysterical but today... Not so much. I thought he came off like an immature, d*ickbag. Wish somebody smacked that smug look off his face.

[That_Admiral]

i dont think you should have to if you don't want to. I'm sure there's someone else that can be interviewed. Like Wilson or Sherman.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

There is a football forum.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Lynch is a certifiable clown, but has admitted that he doesn't like talking with the media, and yet they continue to press him. Not really his fault.

[oarabbus]

Lynch is a certifiable clown, but has admitted that he doesn't like talking with the media, and yet they continue to press him. Not really his fault.

Well, it doesn't really matter whether he likes to talk to them or not. It matters what the NFL thinks

[Done_And_Done]

There is a football forum.

Thanks bro!

:cheers:

You're just one of those Good Guy Greg helpful type of fellas aren't ya

[Nanners]

i dont see how what marshawn is doing is really any different from the non-answers that people like popovich and belichick often give at press conferences.

[hateraid]

i dont see how what marshawn is doing is really any different from the non-answers that people like popovich and belichick often give at press conferences.
Pop and Lynch are another level. It started out as funny. Once they knew it was a gimmick they milked it. Just like all the alts in the OTC

[Meticode]

I think Lynch is being a big ass baby. He gets paid millions of dollars to play a kids game, and millions of dollars to market products because of it. He has a good living obviously. All he has to do is answer questions about himself, his team and the game and he responds like this? Immature. If anything it doesn't show me anything other than how much of a asshole he is.

[JtotheIzzo]

Seahawks are tiring.

The 12th man BS (yet they leave the stadium early)
Sherman calling out the Pats for cheating (yet he himself has failed PED tests)
Russell Wilson's overrated play
Marshawn Lynch's pathetic shunning of the media

I look so forward to them getting rolled by the Pats.

[iamgine]

They need to make a vague rule about "punishment for conduct detrimental to the league"

This kind of rule will stop this kind of behavior. If the NFL don't like it they can just fine him. :lol

[MP.Trey]

He needs better execution.

[Jailblazers7]

Well, it doesn't really matter whether he likes to talk to them or not. It matters what the NFL thinks

If Goodell can completely avoid the press during a scandal, then I don't have a problem with Lynch protesting his interviews.

[christian1923]

If Goodell can completely avoid the press during a scandal, then I don't have a problem with Lynch protesting his interviews.
This

Goddell ducked the media for like 3 months

[LJJ]

Well, it doesn't really matter whether he likes to talk to them or not. It matters what the NFL thinks

He loves talking to them. He loves all this attention. It's why he does it.

[mlh1981]

I think its funny, as the majority of sports interviews are mundane, cliche filled, and pointless.

[Sarcastic]

i dont see how what marshawn is doing is really any different from the non-answers that people like popovich and belichick often give at press conferences.


Pretty much this. The hypocrisy is amazing. The same people that bemoan Lynch, will praise Popovich or Belichick for their shtick.

[imdaman99]

If Goodell can completely avoid the press during a scandal, then I don't have a problem with Lynch protesting his interviews.
Definitely this. There are a million questions the media wanted to ask Goodell but he hid like a coward. Lynch does sound like a jerk but he clearly doesn't want to talk to the media.

I just don't wanna see Lynch on a pre-game show after he retires and being eloquent with it, which I am confident I won't.

[ROCSteady]

Lynch is my dude but this last one felt pretty contrived and overly planned, not spontaneous like the 'Yea' joint.


Like when Clinton Portis was doing the costumes then was pressured to do it and it got kinda ghey.


Come to DC Marshawn. 2 yrs/ 14 million

[ItsMillerTime]

If he truly has anxiety problems with talking to a large group of people with 50 mics shoved in his face, then yeah the media can fvck off.

[LJJ]

If he truly has anxiety problems with talking to a large group of people with 50 mics shoved in his face, then yeah the media can fvck off.

:lol

If he truly has anxiety problems he would either:
A. lock up, at which point the PR people would step in and end the interview
B. give mundane, short, boring answers to get it over with as quickly as possible. Like everyone who hates interviews does.

Instead he's having fun and stretching out his gimmick as long as possible.

Anxiety in this case is just a codeword for being a petulant dick and having a huge hard on for attention.

[hateraid]

:lol

If he truly has anxiety problems he would either:
A. lock up, at which point the PR people would step in and end the interview
B. give mundane, short, boring answers to get it over with as quickly as possible. Like everyone who hates interviews does.

Instead he's having fun and stretching out his gimmick as long as possible.

Anxiety in this case is just a codeword for being a petulant dick and having a huge hard on for attention.
100% agree.

He's absolutely aware of what he is doing and milking it

[Real Men Wear Green]

You can't force him to give useful answers. Media should just leave him alone as his sessions are pointless.

[GOBB]

100% agree.

He's absolutely aware of what he is doing and milking it

He wore the Beast mode hat. No way that was a coincidence. He definitely knows what he is doing. Not as dumb as some may think given his appearance.

[chosen_one6]

Who the f*ck cares? I mean honestly, does anyone REALLY give a shit what he thinks about the upcoming game?

Dude likes to show what he can do instead of talk about it. Y'all getting your panties in a bunch for what? Because he won't answer questions he doesn't wanna answer? You all sound like a bunch of grade school bitches.

[Kblaze8855]

The only thing getting tiring is the media continuing to ask him questions just to get him to not answer...and write/talk about it.

Someone not speaking...isnt news. Him not speaking the next time either..is not news.

Him not speaking 29 times isnt newsworthy...its just proof you had 28 people asking dumbass questions to generate a story.

You knew the first time he wasnt gonna say shit..why keep asking? So you can print that he did it 29 times?

Its superbowl week...there are a million stories...this dude not wanting to talk should be mentioned in passing after a real story.

He does this all the time....it cant just...keep being news.

[GOBB]

Who the f*ck cares? I mean honestly, does anyone REALLY give a shit what he thinks about the upcoming game?

Dude likes to show what he can do instead of talk about it. Y'all getting your panties in a bunch for what? Because he won't answer questions he doesn't wanna answer? You all sound like a bunch of grade school bitches.

I dont care about his thoughts on the game. I am intrigued by his personality, what he thinks/feels about certain issues, his work back home in the community. Do I care about what he has to say about the SB? Nah. Do I kinda care what kind of music he vibes too, recommends? Yeah. Do I care about his thoughts on how the NFL is treating him with fines? Nah. Do I kinda care about what NFL players attended his camp that he played against and what kids in college attended his camp? Yeah.

Yeah was sponsored by Beast Mode Inc :pimp:

[chosen_one6]

I dont care about his thoughts on the game. I am intrigued by his personality, what he thinks/feels about certain issues, his work back home in the community. Do I care about what he has to say about the SB? Nah. Do I kinda care what kind of music he vibes too, recommends? Yeah. Do I care about his thoughts on how the NFL is treating him with fines? Nah. Do I kinda care about what NFL players attended his camp that he played against and what kids in college attended his camp? Yeah.

Yeah was sponsored by Beast Mode Inc :pimp:

I see what you did there :coleman:

[ihatetimthomas]

Signing a pro contract does not just require you to play football. It requires you to speak to media, make appearances, act a certain way, etc. So for those of you who think he shouldn't have to say anything, I disagree. These athletes know what they are getting into. Their agents know the contract and they know what's required of them. It's his job to play football, but it's also his job to honor the contract and speak to media. If it's that hard then don't sign a contract.

[ace23]

It's simply not funny. I'm indifferent though.

[gts]

Brian Phelps ‏@BrianWPhelps \

A haiku, by Marshawn Lynch:

You know why I'm here
I'm here so I won't get fined
Thanks for asking boss

[sportsfan76]

He is starting to come off as slightly retarded

[SugarHill]

Pretty much this. The hypocrisy is amazing. The same people that bemoan Lynch, will praise Popovich or Belichick for their shtick.
Peach

[mlh1981]

You can't force him to give useful answers. Media should just leave him alone as his sessions are pointless.

Yeah, and if they want to find out more about Lynch, they could also ask his teammates and coaches. Easy to get info about a player without asking them directly.