John Lynch Talks To The Media, Explains Decision

by John Bena on Jul 31, 2008 5:40 PM MDT in Denver Broncos Roster Moves

I could break it down for you, could give you some quotes and all that, but why not let you decide for yourself!?!

Here is the John Lynch Press Conference, up close and personal --

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Class act

Reading between the lines, the take-home message I get is that Lynch has come to realize that, despite the intensity of his off-season workout regimen, he just isn’t able to play at a high-enough level (presumably, as a pass defender) to have the kind of on-field impact he’s used to having. If he feels the Broncos haven’t given him the chance to show what he can do on obvious passing downs, or that they’ve mis-evaluated him, he’s too classy to say so. I note that he seems to be committed to the Denver area even if his playing days are over. Just as with Rod, it had to happen sooner or later. I hope he remains with the Broncos organization in some capacity, perhaps as a position coach once he’s come to terms with his playing days being over, but whatever he does I wish him well. He’s given us four good years. He’s a class act.

"In the empty spaces - lacunae, vacuums, pauses, voids, black holes - new things begin. We are born anew from the unexplored space, the badlands, the outlaw territory." - Sam Keen

by spock on Jul 31, 2008 7:05 PM MDT reply actions

Lynch is a very, very intelligent guy.

He can go into broadcasting or coaching if he wants to. Good call Spock.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Jul 31, 2008 7:08 PM MDT up reply actions

I think you are right on Spock.

He may feel that he can still play at a Pro-Bowl level, but the competition on the Broncos may limit his playing time and the tells of situational play are too heavy to bear. He is indeed a very intelligent guy and can do well in the booth or the sidelines. Best of luck to a class guy.

What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. - Emerson

by firstfan on Jul 31, 2008 7:25 PM MDT up reply actions

When he speaks of not

bringing a Championship to denver, I really feel for him. That AFC championship probably haunts a lot of broncos, and now, ex-broncos.

I will say that while he didn’t bring a championship, he did bring a very real HOPE for that ring. Broncos fans can get excited about anything (Simeon Rice, Travis Henry), but when Lynch came to town, a lot of fans could feel 2005 right around the corner. Unfortunately that didn’t go down well, but at least Lynch can feel good about what he did try to do.

My only sadness in all of this is that he was one of the players hurt the most by our dismal showings against SD. If he isn’t busy elsewhere, I sure hope he can find the time to make it to those games to watch us stomp the hell out of Rivers…

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Jul 31, 2008 7:36 PM MDT reply actions

Hey...

No one mentions my cinematography skills??? J/K

-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by John Bena on Jul 31, 2008 8:12 PM MDT reply actions

I've already mailed...

...a copy of the film to the Motion Picture Academy. I’m hoping you get a well deserved Oscar this year. (Finishes wiping poop from my already brown nose).

: )

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Jul 31, 2008 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Forgive my ignorance of team policy,

but would they let you bring your camera to the field for practice? Some live action shots would be great.

Why do I live in Kansas City?

by papigrande on Jul 31, 2008 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions

That was your own film?!!

It was so slick, with such high production values, I just assumed . . .

"In the empty spaces - lacunae, vacuums, pauses, voids, black holes - new things begin. We are born anew from the unexplored space, the badlands, the outlaw territory." - Sam Keen

by spock on Aug 1, 2008 8:30 AM MDT up reply actions

I watched it about 5 minutes ago...

And my head’s still spinning!

Why do I live in Kansas City?

by papigrande on Jul 31, 2008 8:22 PM MDT reply actions

Should have been a reply to Guru's above comment.

See, your “skills”made me forget how to leave a comment. lol

Why do I live in Kansas City?

by papigrande on Jul 31, 2008 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Thanks guys!!!

They are really picky about what you can and can’t do, and my camera is a FlipVideo, which is great up close but nothing to speak of at zoooming.

Thanks for the kind words…This has been alot of fun!

-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by John Bena on Jul 31, 2008 8:47 PM MDT reply actions

Nice!

Thanks TSG!!

I was wondering if that was a local media station’s camera, but found it odd to be on youtube!

by tunga77 on Aug 1, 2008 8:26 AM MDT up reply actions

I must hand it to you Guru!

I thought you had figured out some slick link from one of the TV stations. I thought it was really cool that you could actually hear the questions! In all the sound bites from the broncos you only hear Shanahan’s reply. This really makes it better for me. Thanks Guru, you’re pretty talented.

Please pass the tp ht.

What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. - Emerson

by firstfan on Aug 1, 2008 5:17 PM MDT up reply actions

Poetry in motion

You guys have a lot of deep signatures. Anyways, Lynch’s skills have deteriorated enough that he’s a tremendous liability in coverage. There was rumor/story on the Bears possibly looking at him. I don’t think it’s possible barring an injury to Brown again. He was one of the best though….we’ll miss you!

by propheteer on Aug 1, 2008 9:05 PM MDT reply actions