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Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Lynch told a few teammates before the Super Bowl that he would consider retirement if the Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII. Despite unhappiness with his contract, it doesn't sound like that's a realistic option right now. NFL Media's Jordan Babineaux said that he spoke with Lynch on Thursday from Oakland, and he can't see Lynch hanging up his cleats. "I don't see Marshawn walking away just yet," Babineaux said Friday morning.
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Babineaux went on to say that Lynch is "working on his training. He's doing the normal things that he always does. We actually went out last week when I was in Seattle and he and I had a conversation and had a drink. The bottom line is, it is about the money. When a guy starts producing the way Marshawn has been producing, he wants to be paid. ..." NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Seahawks aren't inclined to give Lynch any more money because he's already paid like a top-five running back, and it sets a bad precedent to renegotiate contracts only halfway through a four-year deal. They're also not in good position to do so cap-wise. But as hard as it is to imagine the Seahawks giving Lynch a new contract, and it's hard to imagine Lynch sitting out the season. Still, fantasy football owners should be prepared for ongoing drama -- perhaps well into training camp.
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