Joebirds55 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 What is the deal with Lynch? I'm in desperate need of an upgrade at rb...is he suspended to start the season? Read somewhere that this isn't the case? Anyone? Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Last I read, his trial may not even happen until the end of the season, which means the NFL won't rule until that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) No suspension and he could very well take his legal case into next year. You're fine. ETA: Next year being end of season Edited August 29, 2012 by tazinib1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I was confused as well so I just went to the googles and found my answer. I think many folks are too which might be why he's a 3rd Rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notamomo Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I don't think the possible suspension is going to be an issue this year. But, he may have others issues? This from PFT- Marshawn Lynch (back spasms) has not practiced in more than a week. Lynch was getting treatment on his back during Monday's practice. Seahawks beat writers have suggested that his absence has been geared toward resting up with the season opener in mind. Lynch will not play in Thursday's season finale. If you plan to draft Lynch in the second round, be sure to back him up with impressive rookie Robert Turbin as a "handcuff." Source: Sporting News Aug 28 - 5:49 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 NFL is really dragging its feet on announcing suspensions (or announcing that they aren't suspending) this year. Really affecting FF drafts in interesting ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebirds55 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yeah very mixed opinions on his status so far. I need a rb bad and all the ideal trading partners have significant hang ups like lynch and his possible suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 He's not going to be suspended this season, that's why I drafted him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzal rhomb Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Im quick to push the panic button and his back issues are scaring me - I can see holding him out of games but I dont like that hes missing practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 a RB with back problems before the season starts? I'm staying clear on Lynch but picking up Turbin for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 For those saying "he won't be suspended this year" what are you basing that on? Is it simply the fact that the his legal case is dragging out. Combined with a belief (based on precedent) that the NFL will not suspend a player for something that is still going through the legal process? What if this case is resolved during the season, even if he is innocent/not-guilty, the NFL could still suspend him. Another player that people are watching (as fans of IDP) is Joe Haden, who was expected to be suspended for 4 games to start the season, But with the start of the season being one week away there is still no announcement. That backs BB's point about the NFL being very slow to suspend or clarify that players are not suspended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Another player that people are watching (as fans of IDP) is Joe Haden, who was expected to be suspended for 4 games to start the season, But with the start of the season being one week away there is still no announcement. That backs BB's point about the NFL being very slow to suspend or clarify that players are not suspended. Add Britt to that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzal rhomb Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) a RB with back problems before the season starts? I'm staying clear on Lynch but picking up Turbin for sure I declared him as my keeper a week ago before I realized how serious this may actually be - Could have kept Fred Jackson instead Edited August 29, 2012 by frenzal rhomb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It's not the suspension that you need to worry about, it is the back spasms. Being that he is on a west coast team, their home games (4pm) are a concern, because he could be a late scratch and leave you hanging without another RB; and with back spasms, coaches won't know until the last minute during warm ups if the spasms make him unplayable. That is what scares me about Lynch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadycadets Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Wasn't he experiencing back problems in Buffalo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I think this has been overblown. If he's spasming the Saturday before kickoff, then I'd get worried. He's had them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White lightning Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I've heard others say that because the arrest is not considered under the substance abuse clause of the NFLPA,then Goodell will wait till the criminal case is over to dole out punishment. And considering his DUI arrest deals with a blow of .08, I expect a lot of discovery/issues over expert testimony before the case goes to trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) The Seahawks don't appear to be overly concerned with the back spasms, yet. I thought Goodell wasn't going to wait for the judicial process, and would give out his punishment rather quickly. Could Roger possibly wait until the last quarter of the season when teams are making playoff pushes to impose his suspensions? That would just be dirty. Edited August 30, 2012 by Seahawks21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I thought we beat this to death in a previous thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I thought we beat this to death in a previous thread. Well we can't just talk about JStew non-stop, there are other RB situations that are important My point earlier regarding suspensions was that Goodell does not have to wait, nor does he need a guilty verdict to suspend a player. Apparently they are waiting, and I agree it would suck if it get's resolved, then Goodell suspends a key player for the playoff run. But I don't think it is dirty, and it is at least partially on the players for A) getting into trouble with the law in the first place dragging out their criminal trials for months so that it doesn't "interfere with their jobs" I have a feeling that in time more teams will do something similar to what DAL is doing with Dez. It may be the only way to keep some of these knuckleheads from self destructing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Looks like the back spasms are back. It's only Tuesday but losing this guy from the week 1 lineup would be suboptimal. From ESPN: Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has experienced back spasms and the team is uncertain whether he'll be able to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8337768/source-seattle-seahawks-marshawn-lynch-back-spasms-uncertain-arizona-cardinals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do Work Son Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 If you draft Lynch just make sure Turbin finds a spot on your roster. EZ PZ folks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I think this has been overblown. If he's spasming the Saturday before kickoff, then I'd get worried. He's had them before. worried yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) worried yet ? Yes. Yes I am. Edited September 5, 2012 by stethant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondersen Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 More info coming on Lynch's back spasm... http://www.spamaku.com/NFL/Player/Marshawn_Lynch/3514 I just picked drafted his ass yesterday over MJD. #FML Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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