Lynch goes gentle into the night

Columnist John Blanchette/SR comments on Marshawn Lynch’s retirement:

The pitch-perfect timing and delivery of Marshawn Lynch’s retirement – fourth quarter of the Super Bowl, via Twitter, visual suggestion only – was another chasmal moment for the National Football League, which is being hit hard from all sides these days. Just in time, however, Cam Newton arrived at the post-game interview podium to fill the gaping void for the People Needing to Feel Aggrieved About Something That Doesn’t Matter. Cam didn’t mention anything about being there only so he wouldn’t get fined, but his sullen demeanor nonetheless sent America into Hot Take Heaven for a full news cycle. Even the athletic director at Washington State got into the spirit on his radio show, decrying such bad manners. Apparently, Bill Moos’ standards have stiffened since the New Mexico Bowl a few years ago. More here.

Question: Are you surprised Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch retired the way he did?