The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ...The Seahawks and Lynch have been engaged in negotiations on a new deal for several weeks. Absent an agreement, the team will apply the franchise tag before Monday’s deadline. So what’s the hold up? From the Seahawks’ perspective (according to a source with knowledge of the Seahawks’ position), a deal has been struck with Lynch’s agent, Doug Hendrickson, but Hendrickson can’t persuade Lynch to accept it. From Lynch’s perspective (according to a source with knowledge of Lynch’s position), no deal has been reached, with Hendrickson or with Lynch.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to PFT's Mike Florio, it could simply be a matter of semantics, or perhaps a byproduct of the normal negotiating process. Indeed, it’s not uncommon for an agent to tell a team something like, “I’m fine with your offer, but my client isn’t.” Regardless, the Seahawks think the deal is hinging only on Lynch inking it. Lynch and Hendrickson view it differently. Either way, there are indications a deal is indeed close. ... And as noted above, the star halfback will get the franchise tag if not. Worth noting: Tacoma News Times staffer Eric Williams told listeners during a Saturday appearance on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio FootballDiehards show that Lynch, viewed as a positive force in the locker room, isn't likely to make waves if franchised. But he'd obviously prefer the long-term deal. (
Update... Lynch subsequently agreed to a multiyear deal with the Seahawks. Full details are available
HERE.)
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