Based on the season Marshawn Lynch just had, I’d say 8 million per year is a reasonable value for him. Based on his age (26 in April) and his usage (1157 career carries), 4 years is also reasonable for him. However, I’d be nervous to commit 18 million guaranteed to someone like Lynch, a career disappointment with character issues after being drafted 11^th overall in 2007, who had his best season in a contract year. The Seahawks didn’t use their franchise tag on anyone, so I think using it on him and making him prove himself for another year would have been the smarter move.

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