Marshawn Lynch “No Show” as Seattle Seahawks Camp Begins

28 year old Marshawn Lynch is making a stand for himself with regards to his contract structure. Lynch was signed to a four year contract under the Seahawks in 2012. It is because of this that running back is making a statement and defied instructions by not appearing in the teams open training camp.

According to Seattle defensive end Michael Bennett "'Everybody is calling him, but it's a business at the end of the day. So all you can do is support him. You want him to be here, but as a player you understand the business side too."

It is Bennett as well as Turbin who are put in place of him as the team's running back. This is Turbin's third season while Bennett was a rookie last year. Bennett added "'We all wish he was here. He's a great leader. We learn a lot from him. He'll be back soon."

Seattle coach Pete Carroll said that the Seahawks love having Lynch around but was disappointed with him not showing up. He said "We've had a substantial plan working for us for years now and Marshawn was a big part of this plan. Just a couple of years back we made a big statement and made a big effort for him and we wish that he was with us now."

Carroll continued "'but this is a tremendous opportunity for the guys getting their shot. Robert Turbin and Christine Michael they're ready to go and really fired up about this opportunity and are going to try and take full advantage of it." But he is still hoping that Lync will be back with the team.

This is Lynch's third year with the Seahawks and he would be able to make $5.5 million this year which includes base pay and roster bonuses. Aside from that, he would also me making another $5.5 million next year for his last year with the team. But since the athlete did not join the camp training, he now faces fines of $30,000 for each day of camp he misses. According to his coach, he is still in contact with Lynch throughout the offseason.