Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch isn’t a fan of talking to the media. He had to attend media day to avoid a $100,000 fine and apparently lasted about six minutes before hiding from the media.
Marshawn Lynch technically at media day, although he only answered questions for six minutes or so. pic.twitter.com/sa23Av2Gvg
— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) January 28, 2014
Marshawn Lynch meets with the media ... kinda sorta. Spoke for 6 minutes. Left, came back. Faces $100k fine. pic.twitter.com/DTKu2IotkD
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) January 28, 2014
At least Marshawn Lynch is enjoying the festivities ... pic.twitter.com/Br7LJsFN14
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) January 28, 2014
Early indications are that he won’t be fined.
Initial word from league officials is that Marshawn Lynch’s 7 minutes of participation is good enough. Sets a horrible precedent.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 28, 2014
Super Bowl Media Day is less and less about the media. When league accepts that players can leave early, this idea is over.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 28, 2014
“Players are required to participate and he participated,” league spokesman Greg Aiello told ESPN.com.