Hard-hitting Lynch has a soft spot

[PatsWin2002]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/8581204

Hard-hitting Lynch has a soft spot

By Stephen Dorman
Special to NFL.com

See some photos from the United Way commericals (http://www.nfl.com/photos/football_united_way)

(June 20, 2005) -- On game days, Denver Broncos safety John Lynch has long been known as a fierce, tough-nosed competitor who can deliver a knockout blow to any pass-catcher coming across the middle of the field.

But away from the field, the 13-year veteran and six-time Pro Bowler, who helped lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl championship in 2003, shows a softer side by immersing himself in a variety of charitable organizations. Lynch and his wife, Linda, run the John Lynch Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational and athletic-based incentives for school children.

While recently in Los Angeles filming a United Way commercial, Lynch said he was more than pleased to volunteer his services to the United Way.

"The NFL spots and the United Way have long been a part of our game," Lynch said. "A lot of people, when they think of our game, they think of on the field. And that's what it is all about. But it's also a lot of people doing a lot of good in the communities, and that's what the United Way is doing."

The United Way was established in Denver in 1887. Since its inception, the organization, according to its website, has raised billions of dollars and has helped countless people in over 130 cities in need of assistance. In 1973, the United Way teamed up with the NFL to help increase public awareness of its ongoing efforts.

Tracie Holmes, the United Way's director of NFL partnership, says the relationship between the NFL and the United Way has been a great affiliation in which both parties have benefited.

"The NFL and United Way are both household icons," Holmes said. "The names and the brands themselves are huge. And we just compliment each other so very well. It really shows in theses ads."

Lynch's commercial was one of seven spots being filmed for the upcoming season. Other prominent players that will be featured include: San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, New England Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. While many of the commercials tend to portray humorous situations involving the athletes, Lynch said he was drawn to the concept for his commercial because it dealt with supporting the U.S. Military and its troops.

"When I heard about this spot, I really loved the fact that it had to do with supporting our military," Lynch said. "I'm a big believer in that."

By wearing a bracelet on his right wrist that read "never forget him" for the commercial, Lynch also showed his support for the sacrifice made by former Arizona Cardinals safety Pat Tillman, who was killed in combat last year while serving in Afghanistan.

"I didn't know Pat real well. I had met him on a couple of occasions," Lynch said. "But I heard from people like Jake Plummer what an incredible person he was and what a tremendous sacrifice he made before he perished. I think it makes us proud as NFL players that we're represented by people like him. There are thousands of people just like Pat that aren't football players, but he touched a special place in my heart."

While Lynch was certainly the most recognizable face on the set during filming, it was his co-star, eight-year-old Isaiah Franklin, a member of the Boys and Girls Club of America, who may have stolen the show with his comical screen presence.

"(John) told me the line and what to do, and I just had fun," Franklin said

With the commercial complete, Lynch will turn his attention toward the Broncos' upcoming training camp. He says he's excited about the arrival of wide receiver Jerry Rice and the addition of several new faces along the defensive line, but added there is still a lot of work to do before the regular-season opener on Sunday, Sept. 11, against Miami.

"I believe that we play in the toughest division in football," Lynch said of the AFC West. "But we'll be battle tested and ready to make a run come playoff time."

[Bob's your Information Minister]

The soft spot is where he got his ass broken last year. ;D

[Clockwork Orange]

Leave it to a wad gobbler like you to try and turn a thread about a players' charitable efforts into a smack thread.

[Blueflame]

The soft spot is where he got his ass broken last year. ;D

Given the... ahem... "quality" of the Chefs' _efense the last couple of seasons, it would appear that Chef fan has no credibility in running "defense smack" on the message board of a team whose defense ranked in the top ten. ::)

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Given the... ahem... "quality" of the Chefs' _efense the last couple of seasons, it would appear that Chef fan has no credibility in running "defense smack" on the message board of a team whose defense ranked in the top ten. ::)

Who's running defense smack? I'm running "broke-ass" smack.

[RaiderH8r]

Who's running defense smack? I'm running "broke-ass" smack.
And you would know a little something about being a broke ass wouldn't you.

[Clockwork Orange]

Who's running defense smack? I'm running "broke-ass" smack.

You mean like what he did to Dainty Hall in week one?

[Blueflame]

Who's running defense smack? I'm running "broke-ass" smack.

And "broke-ass" Lynch is better than any safety on the Chefs' roster, so what's your point?

[PatsWin2002]

Well, this thread has gone to hell.

Ha!

[Rock Chalk]

Well, this thread has gone to hell.

Ha!
Anytime dickwad Bob posts the threads go to hell.

[ludo21]

Now back to the topic....

Lynch is not only a great player, but an even better person.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

And "broke-ass" Lynch is better than any safety on the Chefs' roster, so what's your point?

Sorry, Sammy Knight is easily the best safety in the AFC West. More turnovers than Lynch, more tackles. And he's not injury prone.

[SoCalBronco]

Sorry, Sammy Knight is easily the best safety in the AFC West. More turnovers than Lynch, more tackles. And he's not injury prone.

He was let go by the Saints and the Dolphins.

Next.

[Clockwork Orange]

He was let go by the Saints and the Dolphins.

Next.

Read: Journeyman.

But he must look great next to Bartee. But then so would any DB who doesn't have a streak of 70 games without a single INT.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

He was let go by the Saints and the Dolphins.

Next.

And Lynch was cast off from the Bucs. OH MY GOD A PLAYER SWITCHED TEAMS, HE MUST SUCK! Uhh

[Blueflame]

Sorry, Sammy Knight is easily the best safety in the AFC West. More turnovers than Lynch, more tackles. And he's not injury prone.

Not even close. Nice try, though. :pfbbt:

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Read: Journeyman.


More forced turnovers than any other active NFL player.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Not even close. Nice try, though. :pfbbt:

Um, sorry, my facts are 100 percent legit. Do you have anything to back up your Lynch claim, other than She-Donkey homerism?

[Clockwork Orange]

More forced turnovers than any other active NFL player.

And Jerry Rice has more receptions, receiving yards and TD's than any other active NFL player. Whoop dee damn doo.

[Clockwork Orange]

Um, sorry, my facts are 100 percent legit. Do you have anything to back up your Lynch claim, other than She-Donkey homerism?

Then tell me, why was he the Chefs 2nd choice as far as free agent safeties go? Dwight Smith was the one the Chefs originally tried to sign until he took his business elsewhere.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

And Jerry Rice has more receptions, receiving yards and TD's than any other active NFL player. Whoop dee damn doo.

Sammy is still in his prime.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Then tell me, why was he the Chefs 2nd choice as far as free agent safeties go? Dwight Smith was the one the Chefs originally tried to sign until he took his business elsewhere.

Because Dwight Smith is probably better. That doesn't make the 2nd choice poop.

[Clockwork Orange]

Sammy is still in his prime.

Then why is he joining his 3rd team in 4 years?

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Then why is he joining his 3rd team in 4 years?

That's the way free agency goes. C'mon, do I have to explain everything to you?

[Clockwork Orange]

That's the way free agency goes. C'mon, do I have to explain everything to you?

That's the way free agency goes? :laugh:

So despite your claims that Knight is amongst the top 10 players at his position, he's been let go by a pair of sub .500 teams in the last 3 years (and picked up by another this year) and your explanation for that is "that's how free agency goes?"

Whatever makes you feel better about it Bob.

[Blueflame]

Um, sorry, my facts are 100 percent legit. Do you have anything to back up your Lynch claim, other than She-Donkey homerism?

How about four Pro Bowl appearances vs. one? Now who's the homer? :clown:

[Master___Pain]

http://66.49.247.155/BB/image.php?u=2284&dateline=1119296330

Bob should be banned for use of this image in his avatar. It's reprehensible.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

That's the way free agency goes? :laugh:

So despite your claims that Knight is amongst the top 10 players at his position, he's been let go by a pair of sub .500 teams in the last 3 years (and picked up by another this year) and your explanation for that is "that's how free agency goes?"

Whatever makes you feel better about it Bob.

That kind of thing happens to good players all the time.

[Clockwork Orange]

That kind of thing happens to good players all the time.

3 times in 4 years? I don't think so. Not to players who are "top 10 at their position" as you claim Knight is.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

How about four Pro Bowl appearances vs. one? Now who's the homer? :clown:

Lynch is clearly not the player he once was. Knight's still in his prime.

[FADERPROOF]

Lynch is clearly not the player he once was. Knight's still in his prime.

That 1 Pro Bowl in his prime currently is looking real impressive ::)

[Bob's your Information Minister]

That 1 Pro Bowl in his prime currently is looking real impressive ::)

Yeah I guess he's no better than Jerome Woods.

[FADERPROOF]

Yeah I guess he's no better than Jerome Woods.

And Jerome Woods hasn't been a journeyman the past 4 years :laugh:

[elsid13]

Bob once again you screw up a thread by bringing weak ass homerism to the table and then acting like a three year old. STOP HIJACKING THREADS!!! Did your Daddy not love you enough as a child, that you need attention from the Mane to prove your worth????

Back to the topic of the thread:

It is impressive that Lynch has gone out of his way to help the communities that he has lived in. Glad to see stories like this and those of Derrick Brookes and Warren Dunn instead of some of the crap on Vick (Ron Mexico) or Jamal Lewis or Sean Taylor. These are the players (Lynch/Dunn) kids should be look at as role models

[Blueflame]

Lynch is clearly not the player he once was. Knight's still in his prime.

Knight is only four seasons behind Lynch. He'd have to make it to the Pro Bowl in 3 of the next four seasons in order to match Lynch. On the Chefs' _efense, it ain't gonna happen.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Knight is only four seasons behind Lynch. He'd have to make it to the Pro Bowl in 3 of the next four seasons in order to match Lynch. On the Chefs' _efense, it ain't gonna happen.

Pro Bowls mean jack. What part of more turnovers than any other active player do you not understand? Knight's a freaking stud.

[elsid13]

Pro Bowls mean jack. What part of more turnovers than any other active player do you not understand? Knight's a freaking stud.

Freaking Studs don't get released, teams find away to keep them. Lynch at this point in his career is above average player, so don't try use that.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Freaking Studs don't get released, teams find away to keep them.

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2004/fantasy/08/12/draftkit.changingplaces/p1_portis_ap.jpg

Knight wasn't "released" either. He was a free agent.

[elsid13]

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2004/fantasy/08/12/draftkit.changingplaces/p1_portis_ap.jpg

Knight wasn't "released" either. He was a free agent.

Traded and signed to long term deal for another "stud".

[Blueflame]

Pro Bowls mean jack. What part of more turnovers than any other active player do you not understand? Knight's a freaking stud.

Pro Bowl appearances are an honor bestowed on a player who is perceived to have performed at a higher level than most of his peers. While in some cases (Jerome Woods) fan ballot-box stuffing can be a factor, a player who is repeatedly selected is generally viewed as one of the league's best at his position. One appearance in eight seasons is not indicative of a "freaking stud". Leave it to Chef fan to promote a single-time pro bowler as superior to a four-timer. What a joke... LOL

[Dukes]

Wow I havent seen someone (bob) make an ass of himself this bad in a long, LONG time!

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Pro Bowl appearances are an honor bestowed on a player who is perceived to have performed at a higher level than most of his peers. While in some cases (Jerome Woods) fan ballot-box stuffing can be a factor, a player who is repeatedly selected is generally viewed as one of the league's best at his position. One appearance in eight seasons is not indicative of a "freaking stud". Leave it to Chef fan to promote a single-time pro bowler as superior to a four-timer. What a joke... LOL

Lynch used to be a better safety than Knight. Not anymore. Especially not when second-year pros like Larry Johnson are taking him to school.

[Blueflame]

Lynch used to be a better safety than Knight. Not anymore. Especially not when second-year pros like Larry Johnson are taking him to school.

(singsong voice) Bob is a homer... Bob is a homer...

rofl Hilarious! Ha!

[Bob's your Information Minister]

(singsong voice) Bob is a homer... Bob is a homer...

rofl Hilarious! Ha!

Truth.

[Clockwork Orange]

Lynch used to be a better safety than Knight. Not anymore. Especially not when second-year pros like Larry Johnson are taking him to school.

Could be worse, he could be getting dumped by sub .500 teams on almost a yearly basis as Knight has recently. Let's see what you're saying when the Chefs release him after next season.

[elsid13]

Wow I havent seen someone (bob) make an ass of himself this bad in a long, LONG time!


Go find another thread that Bob hijacked, you see that made an ass of himself there too.

[FADERPROOF]

Bob made an ass out of himself just by tossing around smack on a thread dedicated to the work that John Lynch does for kids and charity off the field.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Jar Jar looks like he just saw a Lynch blitz on trINT.

[Tredici]

Um, sorry, my facts are 100 percent legit. Do you have anything to back up your Lynch claim, other than She-Donkey homerism?

Your facts aren't even close to being correct. He hasn't played a down in the AFC West.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Your facts aren't even close to being correct. He hasn't played a down in the AFC West.

I guess Randy Moss isn't the best WR in the AFC West.

[Tredici]

I guess Randy Moss isn't the best WR in the AFC West.

By george I think he's got it.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

By george I think he's got it.

Are you serious? There's no way Moss is anything BUT.

[GreatBronco16]

Are you serious? There's no way Moss is anything BUT.

So if Moss goes out in the first game and on the very first play breaks his legs or something where he can't play for awhile, you would still say he is the best WR in the AFC West?

[Bob's your Information Minister]

When healthy, Moss is the best. Do I REALLY need to add that qualifier?

[Kaylore]

When healthy, Moss is the best. Do I REALLY need to add that qualifier?
Add, "when he feels like playing, and that play happens to be a go pass play, and no blocking is intended, and study of the route is inconsequential or exactness isn't really important..."

[GreatBronco16]

When healthy, Moss is the best. Do I REALLY need to add that qualifier?


And why is he the best in the AFC West this year again? I mean, what has he done so far in the AFC West to warrent that? Oh yeah, Moss says he's the best.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

And why is he the best in the AFC West this year again? I mean, what has he done so far in the AFC West to warrent that? Oh yeah, Moss says he's the best.

Who in the AFC West is a better wide receiver?

[GreatBronco16]

Who in the AFC West is a better wide receiver?

Well being that nobody has played a single snap this season, I'd say everyone is even to this point.

Now will Moss end up the best WR in the AFC West this season? Very possible. But as of right now. No.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Well being that nobody has played a single snap this season, I'd say everyone is even to this point.

Now will Moss end up the best WR in the AFC West this season? Very possible. But as of right now. No.

I see. So we don't know which team has the best defense in the AFC West either?

[GreatBronco16]

I see. So we don't know which team has the best defense in the AFC West either?

Well unless you can pull up defensive stats to show otherwise, then yes, we don't know who has the best defense in the AFC West either.

I think you're finally getting it.


Then again...................

[Crushaholic]

Lynch is a quality human being, which was the point of the article.

[Kaylore]

Lynch is a quality human being, which was the point of the article.
Thank you for bringing this thread back to the point, and away from Bob's hubris. Lynch is an awesome guy and a family man.