Lynch was corralled by Deion Sanders for an enjoyable chat, in which he essentially laid out his manifesto re: talking to the press. “I’m just about that action, boss…I ain’t never seen no talking winning nothing.”
The NFL later confirmed that Lynch had met his obligations, if as minimally as possible.
This morning comes a statement from the PFWA, penned by president D. Orlando Ledbetter:
The Pro Football Writers of America, the official voice of pro football writers fighting and promoting for access to NFL personnel to best serve the public, is extremely disappointed in the lack of meaningful access to Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch at the Super Bowl XLVIII media day on Tuesday.
Several of our long-standing and high profile members were appalled by Mr. Lynch’s conduct and refusal to answer any questions.
We find the statement that by the league that “Players are required to participate and he participated” to be an affront to our membership.
However, we are encouraged that the league will continue to closely monitor this situation.