John Lynch To Announce Retirement

by John Bena on Nov 14, 2008 1:06 PM MST in Denver Broncos Roster Moves

Former Denver Broncos safety John Lynch, who was named to the Pro Bowl during each of his four seasons (2004-07) in Denver, will announce his retirement on Monday at a 3 p.m. EST press conference at One Buccaneer Place in Tampa, Fla.
Lynch also will do a conference call with the Denver media on Monday at 2 p.m. MST in the Broncos' media room.

Selected by the Buccaneers in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft from Stanford University, Lynch played his first 11 years with Tampa Bay before signing with the Broncos as a free agent on March 23, 2004. His nine Pro Bowl selections at the safety position during his 15-year NFL career rank second in league history, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Houston (10).

A four-time Associated Press All-Pro selection, Lynch was a key member of Tampa Bay's 2002 team that won Super Bowl XXXVII. He started all 12 career postseason games played and appeared in three conference championship games, including the AFC Championship Game with the Broncos during the 2005 campaign.

In 224 career regular-season games (191 starts), Lynch totaled 1,277 tackles (789 solo), 26 interceptions (204 yds.), 13 sacks (109 yds.), 100 pass breakups, 16 forced fumbles and eight fumble recoveries.

Off the field, Lynch and his wife Linda formed the John Lynch Foundation in 2000 with a mission to develop quality young leaders through its programs. These include the John Lynch Star of the Month, Lynch Family Legacy Scholarships, John Lynch Salutes the Stars and the John Lynch Celebrity Golf Classic.

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Good Luck.

I’m sure he will do well in the next phase of his life. Enjoy and best wishes.

First ballot for the Hall. As a Buc.

by precisiontint on Nov 14, 2008 1:18 PM MST reply actions

I have always been a fan of Lynch.

I wish him the best.

My image is the Circa 1960-’61 Broncos home uniform sock. Some what folk lore to me ... but referred to as the clown sock by my Dad.

by YellowStoneBronco on Nov 14, 2008 1:54 PM MST reply actions

ditto

by Sneaky Sean on Nov 15, 2008 12:35 AM MST up reply actions

Good luck

Hopefully he will pursue a career in coaching, I think he may become a good one (even with my disagrement that most former players make lousy coaches), I would hope that he goes back to the college level to coach, hey CU, maybe you should see if you can make him a DB coach, would be a great recruiter.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum

by Broncoman on Nov 14, 2008 2:28 PM MST reply actions

So is he gonna get talked into running for Governor of CO?

by Sneaky Sean on Nov 14, 2008 3:06 PM MST reply actions

Trust me...celebrities make lousy politicians.

Arnold sucks butt….now we just elected Kevin Johnson for mayor in Sucramento. I can’t judge him yet, but I can only imagine he will suck butt too.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Nov 14, 2008 3:15 PM MST up reply actions

cant be worse than the losers we have here

at least Suckramento has a credit rating and no credit crisis. I hate the city council here and the mayor, city attny, (heck not fond of any attnys- unless they belong to MHR)

somethings wrong, Trying to conquer these fears i thought were gone. And it's been so long, I'm dying to live in a world i don't belong

by broncfanstuckinsd on Nov 15, 2008 1:19 PM MST up reply actions

We all saw it comming...

and knew that it had to be innevitable. He did well in the second part of his football life, playing in Denver, and we, as fans, did indead appreciate his contributions in every way that he contributed. He inspired the rookies, tutored the vets, and brought it on every down, on every play, </em and even after the game, we all could see the class and intensity that he brought into everyones lives who either knew him personally, or from affar, as most of us fans “knew” him.

John Lynch had the kind of class, commitment, work ethic and intensity, loyalty and carring service, that made him the ultimate leader, that would have been just that, no matter where he played!

All that I have to say to John is, THE ABSOLUTE BEST TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, IN EVERYTHING THAT YOU DECIDE TO DO!

I hope that you get into the broadcasting end of the business, because I think that I will injoy the input and comradery that you will still be bringing to the game!

Thank you John, for giving us in Denver all the best that you had to bring!

by metalman5050 on Nov 14, 2008 3:11 PM MST reply actions 1 recs

BUZZ UP!

by metalman5050 on Nov 14, 2008 3:12 PM MST reply actions

Good Luck and Best Wished to Mr. Lynch.

Cuba Si! Yanqi No!

by Patrick517 on Nov 14, 2008 5:17 PM MST reply actions

Live long and prosper John--in the Hall in five years.

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 14, 2008 5:34 PM MST reply actions

Well, I think we all knew this was coming soon.

once he was released by the NE.

He was one of my favorite players when he played for us and I wish him all the best in whatever life has for him. He played hard all the time and for that I give he all the respect he deserves.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 5

by weazel on Nov 14, 2008 7:12 PM MST reply actions

they paid him for info against us for MNF

Belicheat knew he had to make a showing to get the “Shanny kicks your butt every time even with Brady” from the media(I love Brady’s 4 pick game against us when he started his career).
But Lynch is a bad ass. I hope he has a great after football life.

by Sneaky Sean on Nov 15, 2008 12:42 AM MST up reply actions