Marshawn Lynch Fine Should Signal Beginning of End for NFL’s Free Public Ride

January 15, 2014   ·   Andrew Brining   ·   Jump to comments

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has the right to remain silent via the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression among a variety of fundamental protections. He exercised that right during the NFL season and got hit with a $50,000 fine, which is currently on hold provided that Lynch breaks his season-long vow of silence vis-a-vis the media.
Per The Seattle Times, the Cal product is actually facing a possible $100,000 fine should he refuse to talk to the media. In light of that revelation, it should come as no surprise that he's tersely toeing the company line.
But if Lynch wants to make real waves and shake up the NFL power structure in a meaningful way—instead of just trying to stick a finger in the eye of NFL Commissioner/Wizard of the Gridiron Roger Goodell—he should resume his tight-lipped posture.
Then, when the NFL follows through on its threat, he should sue for a violation of h...

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