The Seattle Seahawks know how much running back Marshawn Lynch means to their offense. It's no surprise then that head coach Pete Carroll says the team has begun extension talks with the All-Pro "in earnest," according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.
Pete Carroll says the Seahawks have made big offers to Marshawn Lynch
Seattle wants to retain its All-Pro running back.
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Carroll has been speaking with the media as part of the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine. He told reporters that the Seahawks have "big offers out there" for Lynch, and that they expect him to remain in Seattle for the foreseeable future.
It wasn't that long ago that the Seahawks appeared ready to move on from Lynch. Last offseason, the tailback threatened a holdout if the team did not renegotiate his contract. While the team ultimately gave him a little extra money for 2014, it appeared the two sides were headed for divorce. It was reported in October that Seattle had grown tired of Lynch's behavior and was transitioning to Russell Wilson as the leader of the locker room. With young backs Robert Turbin and Christine Michael in tow, it seemed Lynch was playing his final season in the Pacific Northwest.
However, Lynch delivered a spectacular season. He rushed for over 1,300 yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns. He also set personal bests for receiving yards (367) and touchdown catches (four). Accordingly, the Seahawks have shifted direction on Lynch’s future with the team.
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Perhaps the only thing preventing Lynch from signing a new deal is the possibility of retirement. Lynch, who is dealing with chronic back issues, has considered hanging up the cleats for good. If he does walk away, Lynch leaves $7 million in base salary and roster bonuses on the table.
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