And yes, he squeezed in a practice.
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There always has been something nearly mystical about what Lynch has meant to the Seahawks.
“Having guys who have multiple experiences, that way it’s better because one guy doesn’t feel like I have to do everything”, Cable said. But is he any different?
Michael wasn’t especially productive at Texas A&M, but at the combine his vertical leap was 4 inches higher than anybody else at his position, he tied for fourth in bench press reps, and his 4.54 40-yard dash was faster than Le’Veon Bell and Montee Ball. So not only are they getting healthy these days but they’re getting piping hot as well.
Now with Wilson peaking and Lynch possibly coming back, the Seahawks are starting to look like the group that made it to the Super Bowl in the past two seasons. “His energy, his spirit. He doesn’t say much, but we love him and we’re happy to have him back”. But his teammates look forward to welcoming him back.
Beyond personality, teammates have more respect for him than anyone else on the roster because he so willingly gives his all. “It’s not a huge deal”, said Sherman. Lynch had surgery on November 25 and has been working out with his personal trainers in the Bay Area the past few weeks.
When teammates invoke Marshawn Lynch’s nickname, they are paying tribute to his reputation.
“We’re well aware of what we’re going towards and heading towards, and everybody’s prepared”. And he will do whatever he can to help his team win. “You understand that – and appreciate it”.
After winning the first 10 games to spur talk of a second undefeated season, the mounting injuries have taken their toll on the defending National Football League champions.
Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable also seemed very optimistic for Lynch’s return on Friday. “We played on the road a really good team”.
Robert McClain, who joined the team after Benwikere’s injury and has played in three games, will start the team’s NFC divisional playoff game on December 17. Bennett’s toe has been a chronic problem unlikely to keep him out Sunday.
The rest of the players on the Seahawks injury report this week, including strong safety Kam Chancellor (pelvis), defensive end Michael Bennett (toe), left tackle Russell Okung (calf), right guard J.R. Sweezy (concussion), wide receiver/kick returner Tyler Lockett (hip), cornerback Jeremy Lane (oblique) and defensive tackle Jordan Hill (toe) were listed as probable.
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Carroll said the Seahawks want to see that he is “able to get in and out of his breaks” and do what they’ve seen him do since they traded for him from Buffalo in 2010.
