I've thought Lynch was the most important player on the roster after the NO playoff game with his Beastquake touchdown. He was the heart and soul of the team and in my opinion, his play and leadership make him a top 5 all time back. He was the alpha leader amongst a murder of alpha males during the SB runs. The second-most important player was Chancellor. He shared some of the same traits but wasn't as intimidating as Lynch. Without Lynch, we don't have a SB win.
An interesting thing to consider about that play comes from the feedback Marshawn got from other players. He shared on that same Tyreke Hill interview, that other guys have told him something like: if we gave Marshawn the ball and doesn't get in, and we lose, I'm cool with that. If that's why we don't win the Super Bowl, I'm okay with it.
We can argue the tactical merits of running vs. passing in that situation forever and there's never going to be a wrong answer. It wasn't a stupid play call. There's no way to pause time and consider the depth of the moment you are in and how this play will be looked upon through the lens of Seahawks fandom for the rest of eternity. However, if they had been able to take a moment in time to appreciate the respect and faith that the other players had for Marshawn, especially on the defensive side of the ball (the heart and soul of the team), they would have called a run, and perhaps failed, and no one anywhere ever would have later said "should have passed it!"
One of my favorite moments was after the Beast Quake game when that DB Marshawn ran over twice on the run said " this isn't going to look good on film tomorrow."
The under statement of the year. Still LMAO after all these years!
Marshawn might not have been the most important player on the field, but he was a core piece of the identity of those great teams. It's been so much fun watching him do everything from Bear Grylls to Murderville, and kill it each time. Especially interesting to me after he was so loathe to talk during his playing time. Weeks after the game, Marshawn and other players expressed disappointment bordering on disgust but I can also find interviews where he wasn't befuddled at ALL about the end of that Super Bowl. He even said Wilson could "do some sh*t I ain't never seen," defending it on an interview many years ago. I've seen this happen when someone has to talk about the same thing for years and years. Their own perspective changes as they talk to more people and take in what is being said to them. Marshawn has gone full circle. He's gone from befuddled, to fuddled, to all the way back to befuddled.
What I always liked about that era was how they punished their opponents for being sloppy. It was a very opportunistic bunch, tactically speaking.
I don't know about "important", but I could go with "best exemplifies" (which is what Carroll was after). Lynch racked up a lot of yards bouncing off of missed tackles.
Beast mode is my favorite Seahawk all time (Bam Bam a very close second. For context I was an Oilers fan growing up in Houston and became a hawks fan in 96 when I moved here and after losing my team to TN in 94. So I respect those who may revere players from earlier teams.
Marshawn is responsible for the greatest play in seahawks history. I remember exactly where I was and hugging random strangers after that play!
His mentality and toughness set the tone for our team. his best football was always in the second half and you could tell defenders didn’t want to tackle him.
He’s a genuine, selfless, kind and honest dude (ask anyone from that team). His teammates respected and admired him. Even after he retired he still has a positive impact on players and gives back to his community.
Why we didn’t give him the damn ball I will never understand and no explanation or excuse will ever make sense.
He will probably always be, in my opinion, the most beloved player from that era of football. And to think of how low he had gotten in buffalo, it’s even more amazing.
It is so hard to pick one player from the 2013 team as the "most important". But the 2013 team would not have existed without the 2012 team, and the 2012 team would not have existed without the 2011 team...
I would make the argument the the "specialness" around the eventually SB winners started with the improbale win in the playoffs over the Saints, and you cannot seperate Lynch from that game.
#BeastQuake established Lynch as the MAN. Everyone of the Seahawks was glad he was on their team and loved to play with/for him.
THE PLAY really wasn't all that bad . We had time for an incomplete pass and a run but not a failed run and another play. Things just went horribly wrong. Seriously, who would have predicted an interception?
“He is talking, dude! Just listen. It’s not in the words, he’s talking to you the whole time. Just listen.”
Yes, that captures it perfectly. The famous “I’m just here so I won’t get fined” was a perfect piece of “civil disobedience”. To me, he was actually saying, “Respect my dignity and personhood. That’s why I resist the coercive marketing machine that tries to force me to flap my jaw.”
I remember when Momma Lynch got mad Pete. When asked how he felt about it Pete’s response was “she’s a mom standing up for her boy, nothing wrong with that.” Marshawn and Sherman had moms who were also adored by the 12s.
Both Lynch and Sherman are on the “Stars on Mars” competition show right now.
I've thought Lynch was the most important player on the roster after the NO playoff game with his Beastquake touchdown. He was the heart and soul of the team and in my opinion, his play and leadership make him a top 5 all time back. He was the alpha leader amongst a murder of alpha males during the SB runs. The second-most important player was Chancellor. He shared some of the same traits but wasn't as intimidating as Lynch. Without Lynch, we don't have a SB win.
An interesting thing to consider about that play comes from the feedback Marshawn got from other players. He shared on that same Tyreke Hill interview, that other guys have told him something like: if we gave Marshawn the ball and doesn't get in, and we lose, I'm cool with that. If that's why we don't win the Super Bowl, I'm okay with it.
We can argue the tactical merits of running vs. passing in that situation forever and there's never going to be a wrong answer. It wasn't a stupid play call. There's no way to pause time and consider the depth of the moment you are in and how this play will be looked upon through the lens of Seahawks fandom for the rest of eternity. However, if they had been able to take a moment in time to appreciate the respect and faith that the other players had for Marshawn, especially on the defensive side of the ball (the heart and soul of the team), they would have called a run, and perhaps failed, and no one anywhere ever would have later said "should have passed it!"
One of my favorite moments was after the Beast Quake game when that DB Marshawn ran over twice on the run said " this isn't going to look good on film tomorrow."
The under statement of the year. Still LMAO after all these years!
He was at the very least the heart and soul of the offense, if not the team.
Marshawn might not have been the most important player on the field, but he was a core piece of the identity of those great teams. It's been so much fun watching him do everything from Bear Grylls to Murderville, and kill it each time. Especially interesting to me after he was so loathe to talk during his playing time. Weeks after the game, Marshawn and other players expressed disappointment bordering on disgust but I can also find interviews where he wasn't befuddled at ALL about the end of that Super Bowl. He even said Wilson could "do some sh*t I ain't never seen," defending it on an interview many years ago. I've seen this happen when someone has to talk about the same thing for years and years. Their own perspective changes as they talk to more people and take in what is being said to them. Marshawn has gone full circle. He's gone from befuddled, to fuddled, to all the way back to befuddled.
What I always liked about that era was how they punished their opponents for being sloppy. It was a very opportunistic bunch, tactically speaking.
I don't know about "important", but I could go with "best exemplifies" (which is what Carroll was after). Lynch racked up a lot of yards bouncing off of missed tackles.
Plus, I really miss that dude.
Beast mode is my favorite Seahawk all time (Bam Bam a very close second. For context I was an Oilers fan growing up in Houston and became a hawks fan in 96 when I moved here and after losing my team to TN in 94. So I respect those who may revere players from earlier teams.
Marshawn is responsible for the greatest play in seahawks history. I remember exactly where I was and hugging random strangers after that play!
His mentality and toughness set the tone for our team. his best football was always in the second half and you could tell defenders didn’t want to tackle him.
He’s a genuine, selfless, kind and honest dude (ask anyone from that team). His teammates respected and admired him. Even after he retired he still has a positive impact on players and gives back to his community.
Why we didn’t give him the damn ball I will never understand and no explanation or excuse will ever make sense.
I love that dude!
I loved Marshawn, and he brought me so much joy as a Seahawks fan. But from a football perspective, giving him the ball at the 1 with time running out on 2nd down wasn't a sound tactical decision. I've said it since the shock wore off right after that game. This explanation should make sense: https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2018/6/5/17426540/seahawks-patriots-super-bowl-49-malcolm-butler-interception-run-the-dang-ball
Right play ,wrong reciever@
He will probably always be, in my opinion, the most beloved player from that era of football. And to think of how low he had gotten in buffalo, it’s even more amazing.
It is so hard to pick one player from the 2013 team as the "most important". But the 2013 team would not have existed without the 2012 team, and the 2012 team would not have existed without the 2011 team...
I would make the argument the the "specialness" around the eventually SB winners started with the improbale win in the playoffs over the Saints, and you cannot seperate Lynch from that game.
#BeastQuake established Lynch as the MAN. Everyone of the Seahawks was glad he was on their team and loved to play with/for him.
I love this interview and breakdwon of the run:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIy6wKWXQis
THE PLAY really wasn't all that bad . We had time for an incomplete pass and a run but not a failed run and another play. Things just went horribly wrong. Seriously, who would have predicted an interception?
“He is talking, dude! Just listen. It’s not in the words, he’s talking to you the whole time. Just listen.”
Yes, that captures it perfectly. The famous “I’m just here so I won’t get fined” was a perfect piece of “civil disobedience”. To me, he was actually saying, “Respect my dignity and personhood. That’s why I resist the coercive marketing machine that tries to force me to flap my jaw.”
I remember when Momma Lynch got mad Pete. When asked how he felt about it Pete’s response was “she’s a mom standing up for her boy, nothing wrong with that.” Marshawn and Sherman had moms who were also adored by the 12s.
Both Lynch and Sherman are on the “Stars on Mars” competition show right now.