10 athletes we wouldn't mind driving across the country

10 athletes we wouldn’t mind driving across the country

By John Buhler | Jun 8, 2017

Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) reacts on the sidelines during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Texans 27-9. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 23, 2017; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) reacts during organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Marshawn Lynch

You’re Ubering in the Bay Area when Marshawn calls, Marshawn Lynch, that is. Apparently the King of Oakland needs to leave Oakland for Seattle because he left his Skittles tree at the Seahawks facility. As Lynch enters your automobile, you wonder if this is a good idea?

Then you remember, you did drive John Daly from West Palm Beach to Palm Springs for free and didn’t die. How bad could taking Lynch from Oakland to Seattle be? Immediately after he gets into your car, Lynch pulls out that this fat sack of something you thought you wanted no part of.

Lynch will ask you if you are about that action, boss. To your surprise and supreme delight, you know Lynch just pulled out a fat sack of Skittles and this ride to the Pacific Northwest is going to be amazing. While there weren’t any camels to ghost ride or bicycles to pop wheelies on, Lynch has you drive by every Pac-12 stadium he went Beast Mode in.

The sugar rush intensified from Berkeley to Palo Alto to Corvallis to Eugene to Seattle. By the time you get to the Seahawks facility, Lynch tells you that he only went to pick up his Skittles tree so he wouldn’t get fined. You drop off Lynch and realize two things right away: 1.) You are about that action, boss. 2.) There is a great chance you are now addicted to Skittles. Taste the Rainbow.

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