So far the only person to come out an unequivocally say it's about the money is Jordan Babineaux. He said so on NFL AM and he said so on the radio, I believe. I can't imagine a guy would come out and make such straight-forward claims about talking to Lynch multiple times if there wasn't something to it. . . he would just come out looking like a liar at a time when he's doing broadcasting and trying to keep credibility. I think we can be pretty sure he'd like to get something done, even if it's just a restructure.
The GOOD news is that the hawks could do something like a 1 year extension to his current contract, put some bonus money in his pocket to make him happy, and still clear out some room on the books for next season. About the only down side to doing so would be that they would incur a dead money cap hit in 2016 if Lynch declines and doesn't play out that final year.
But really, if it is about the money like it sounds, it seems like they could get something done fairly easily. By all accounts Lynch has done a good job of saving his money so I don't think he's lookingfor a huge payday as much as he's just looking for a little love from the success the hawks have had in large part due to his play.
The issue here though is setting a precedent that players in Seattle could hold out an get new deals. We know Lynch isn't the best communicator; I think maybe as deals have gotten done Lynch has been internalizing a 'hey, wait a minute...' conflict, but is just now getting around to expressing it. He probably should have brought something up sooner and had the org. offer up such a restructure so they looked in a position of control, rather than capitulation.
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I'm willing to bet it's about the money, the hawks can actually benefit from a restructure, i doubt such a restructure would break the bank but put bonus/guaranteed money in lynch's pocket since at the moment his contract is essentially a non-guaranteed 1 year 5m deal for all intents and purposes, but now the org is in a tough spot because they don't want to look forced into it.
My theory I'm sticking with.
I would not be surprised to see something get done, but I also wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't happen right away. I don't think the team is worried about Lynch not being at camp. With the punishment he takes the last thing they need to do is wear him down in practice.