Marshawn Lynch has delivered several memorable soundbites over the course his illustrious career, so it’s only right that he took the time to say some words following what will likely be the final game his NFL career.
Lynch took the podium for less than two minutes after Seattle’s 28-23 loss to the Packers on Sunday night, but he used that time to advise younger players to take care three things: their mind, their body, and their chicken, aka money.
Says Lynch:
“This is a vulnerable time for a lot the young dudes, you feel me? They don’t be taking care their chicken right, you feel me? So if I had an opportunity to let these young guys know something I’d say take care y’all money ’cause it don’t last forever.”
“I’ve been on the other side retirement and it’s good when you get over there and you can do what the (expletive) you want to. So I’ll tell y’all right now while y’all in it, take care y’all bread, so when y’all done, you go ahead and take care yourself. So while y’all at it right now take care y’all bodies, you know what I mean? Take care y’all chicken, take care y’all mentals. You know, I had a couple players who I played with that they’re no longer here no more, they’re no longer. So start taking care y’all mentals, y’all bodies and y’all chicken for when y’all ready to walk away. You’ll walk away and you’ll be able to do what you want to do.”
The 33-year old running back rushed 12 times for 26 yards and two touchdowns at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, who played alongside Lynch for one season at Cal, described the veteran back as “one my all-time favorite teammates.”
“But I just have a ton respect for him in his career. He’s one those transcendent players that is so likeable and so respected by so many people, and I’m just fortunate to have gotten to play with him for a year,” said Rodgers, per ESPN.