They didn't give him the ball on the last play of the superbowl because they didn't want him to win Super Bowl mvp. They didn't want their best player to win the mvp, so the spoiled overrated qb could get it. The football gods said interception, and now they'll be remembered for the worst call in football history.
"It was later determined that crowd activity and noise was so great during Lynch's game-clinching touchdown run that a nearby Pacific Northwest Seismic Network station registered a small tremor, M=2 located at Qwest Field." from Wikipedia
@@DNReacts they have had a notoriously faithful and loud crowd for years. Seattle, and K.C. are known to be the loudest stadiums in the NFL. And if you look into the stands during a Seattle home game, you'll see tons of people holding signs that say "12th Man". This is because on both sides of the ball, there are 11 players. Seattle's crowd considers themselves an extra player, because of the noise and disruption in communication they create. Honestly, they're correct. I wish my team had such a home field advantage.
Alluded to in the intro but not clear was the context of that game. The Seahawks had been horrible the year before and only made the playoffs that year with a losing record because the NFC West was so bad that year. Basically, they were the best of the worst division abd someone had to win. The Saint, meanwhile, were the reigning Super Bowl champions and expected to destroy the Seahawks. That run came at the end when everyone was still hopeful for a miraculous victory, but with Drew Breese on the other side they needed a cushion to feel any relief. That's why the cheer was so loud.
His lower body strength and balance were freakish. Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis, one of the most feared hitters EVER was asked , "How do you bring Lynch down?" Lewis replied, "Bring lots of friends."
As of this moment, Beastmode ranks 29th all time in yards. The "I'm here so I don't get fined" line is a classic. Marshawn was a severe introvert who would always try to dodge the media spotlight, something that was impossible leading up to the Super Bowl.
@DN Reacts Reporter after a bad loss : "Coach, what do you think about your team's execution? " Coach (Sam Wyche), who obviously doesn't want to talk to media : "I'm all for it..."
he wasnt a "severe introvert" lmao he used to talk to the media all the time and still does all sorts of tv appearances... he stopped talking to the media around that time because of how much they like to twist shit and try to stir up drama...
As you pointed out, his Seattle team would not give up on blocking for him. In those two biggest runs, his quarterback was downfield blocking for him! Marshawn was the heart of that legendary Seahawks team and on top of that they had their legendary "Legion of Boom" defense. That's another top video to chck out!
and more context on the blocking. Pete Carroll is known for wanting to run the ball and punish opposing defenses as a main tactic of play. He has long held that when the offensive line has X number of blocks that take the opponent to the ground, they have a better chance of winning. I don't remember what the number is, but he got it from a coach he learned under in either Green Bay or San Francisco. He wants to make the opposing defense lose their will to keep playing. This also extends to the Wide receivers. He specifically looks for WR that are good team players and good blockers. He does not want some star WR that wants the ball all the time, although they have had a few of those during his tenure. Guys like Doug Baldwin, and Jermaine Kearse fit the mold of team player, good blockers and they were vastly underrated during their careers because they did not have huge stats like star type receivers.
It's good to see that you recognize the value of blocking. Line play is one of the key things that separates the good teams from the bad ones. It's hard for quarterbacks, running backs, and receivers to accomplish anything without a good offensive line. You'd probably enjoy looking at highlights of Earl Campbell. He was a running back for the Houston Oilers before they moved to Tennessee to become the Titans. Campbell was very powerful, and seemed to prefer running over tacklers rather than trying to avoid them.
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 I was a Dolphins fan back in the early 80s, and Riggins broke my heart when he carried/dragged what seemed like the entire Dolphins D into the end zone with him in the SB... I was a sad 10 year old boy that day...
Thank you for the comment Jeff. Earl Campbell is coming very soon. I think for player watches we’ve got Patrick Mahomes, then Jim Brown, and then it’s Earl Campbell.
I think most people's favourite athletes are the idols they remember from childhood. This is mostly true of me, too. It's exceedingly rare for me to have an all-time favourite player in any sport who is younger than me and didn't enter the league until I was well into adulthood, but Marshawn Lynch is an easy exception. I could not possibly love this dude more than I do. Easily my favourite football player of all time.
Same. He’s my favorite athlete of all time and I doubt that will ever change. A close second for me is Edgar Martinez from the Mariners then probably Ichiro, but neither (and nobody) had the personality and attitude of Beastmode. Love the dude!
I am a Seahawks fan whose parents had season tickets so I went to many Marshawn Lynch games, including the infamous BeastQuake game. Easily the most entertaining player I ever watched, both for his personality and his play on the field. Every single run was fun to watch, even if it was only 1 or 2 yards, because Marshawn was ALWAYS in Beast Mode and fought for every single inch. What a player
I don't know where I'd put him all time in a list but in his prime he was top tier in the league at his position. He won a Super Bowl and went to another and he was the main focus of the offense. He ran for over 10k rushing yards in his career which is a very tough mark to get to as a running back ( 28 others have done it in history). He is 16th all time in rushing touchdowns. For me personally he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. He epitomizes what it means to be a 'dog' in the sport of Football, which every other player will respect.
Teams make trades either for the players they're traded in return, or to free cap space and/or to receive draft picks in an upcoming draft. For example, last year the Chicago Bears traded some of their best defensive players, and cut/released some of their others - basically sacrificing any chance of having a winning season. Though, as a result, they walk into the new year with more cap-space than nearly almost any two teams combined, as well as a boat-load of draft picks to rebuild the team with. The team overall will get younger by drafting straight from college, while also ridding the team of toxic contracts of aging and less productive veterans that hampered the team’s ability to bring in more or better talent
Thanks for the context around this, really appreciate it. I wondered why Bears had such a poor season and this clearly explains the plan they had in place
@@stoobydoobydoo Nope - Bears fan. And while the Bears are no stranger to fork-lift rebuilds, there's' usually around a decade between them. And I've never seen them rebuild so aggressively - to the extent of tanking a season like they did last year. It sucked to watch them lose but it seems like it paid off.
That one play was known as the "Beastquake" because of Lynch's nickname combined with the fact that the crowd's cheering was so loud, the exact moment of the touchdown was recorded on local seismographs.
As a Seahawks fan I love the reaction to Beast Mode except for that stupid call that cost us a Super Bowl, that's still painful many years later. Love the video!
Thank you, really appreciate the support! When I saw that in the video I was pretty sure that play had just cost you a SB win but couldn’t even bring up words to say anything as I was so confused by it.
I believe BeastMode will be a first-vote Hall of Fame entry. His statistics may not be tops, but everytime he touched the ball, he gave everything he had. He never quit. He could finesse you, step around you, run away from you, or...as he seemed to prefer, just run right through you. As a lifelong Seahawks fan, I consider him to be the best running back in the 45+ years of the team's existence.
The reason he went and played for Oakland at the end of his career is the team the Oakland Raiders were relocating to Las Vegas. Marshawn had already retired but he grew up in Oakland and wanted to play for his hometown team before they moved. It’s a nice story.
You need to watch the compilation of his interviews and what led to him saying "I'm just here so I don't get fined" and how pissed off it made the reporters.
8:35 You're exactly right. Arguably the most important part of a good run is the quality of the blockers. Not just the Linemen either, the Wide-Receivers and Tight-Ends are essential to get big yardage on runs. This comes down to schemes from the coaching staff, timing, and coordination between players. If a blocker is just 1 second too slow to their spot or get beat by a defender, it can change a play. Of course, many Running Backs can break tackles (especially tackles from Defensive Backs because they are smaller) and make plays themselves, but it is much more reliable to bank on the entire team creating an advantage for the Running Back than to rely on the Running Back breaking multiple tackles.
If you want more of Seattle's "Legion of Boom", check out Richard Sherman. He was The Seahawk's Cornerback during this time and just as much of a personality and talent. He and Marshawn were quite a pair.
At a recent Seahawks game, they honored the three seismologists from University of Washington that detected the Beast Quake. It was less about the crowd being loud and mor that the crowd was jumping up and down in near unison. When you talk about the blocking, yeah - part of the Hawks philosophy is that Wide Receivers are expected to block. A lot of teams baby their WRs. Not the Hawks.
Beastmode is from my city where I live, Oakland (California). Oakland is also the home of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors! Marshawn went to High school at Oakland Tech which is in my neighborhood! He is a really great guy. Loves his hometown and puts his money where his mouth is un supporting his hometown! He has a foundation to help families and kids and does a lot of charity work in the community!
Everyone has their favorite RB and mine is Marshawn. That dude brought much glory to my Seahawks. As you guys noticed, that was a team full of bullies and tough guys (Defense was known as the Legion of Boom, check their highlights) Marshawn commanded everyone's respect. In a close game down the stretch, you knew Marshawn would rip off some huge play and put the game away. That guy gave us his heart and soul for the years he was a Seahawk. He even came back out of retirement at the end of a season when all our RB's were hurt and played a couple playoff games for us.
When you were watching the Adrian Peterson video, and one of you said you were expecting him to run over people, I thought to myself... "they'll get to Marshawn eventually..."
I wish he'd have stayed for his whole career in Buffalo, but honestly a) Buffalo wasn't very good back then with or without him, and b) I think the trade to Seattle woke him up a bit. He matured a lot after that and became the guy everyone loved.
To this day, beast quake still gives me chills. I lived 3 miles from the stadium at the time, and you could feel the energy throughout the whole city. It was a turning point for the entire franchise, and rejuvenated the fan base. We weren't even supposed to be in that game.
Not sure if anyone mentioned already, but after retiring, the Seahawks had virtually all their running backs injured heading into the end of the season. He came back as an emergency replacement with no offseason training. They said there would be no way for him to be in good enough shape to play. He played in 3 games and scored 4 touchdowns before the Seahawks were eliminated from the playoffs.
Just found this channel. I grew up in the bay area. 24 is a legend and respected out here. He is in a unique category and a unique person. Hes does stuff on his terms , sometimes unconvetionally but produces results. Always stayed true and showed love to where he came from. Theres never been and never will be anybody else like him. During his peak he was one of the best to ever do it. Overall may not line up statisctically with other running backs but he means so much more than that. Respect to this channel!
This was a really fun video. I’m glad you guys watched it, and I agree that his teammates need lots of recognition for their amazing support in getting him to the end zone. They all worked together to make it happen.
14:12 I think he's a guaranteed Hall of Famer when he becomes eligible, but his career numbers don't quite put him in the same echelon as legends like Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders.
Don't know if anyone else has said it, but the reason that run is called "beast quake" is because the stadium got so loud it was picked up as a small earthquake an seismographs.
I'll never forget the memes from that year. Colorado and Washington had just legalized recreational marijuana, and Dr. Evil was on the meme saying it was funny that Denver and Seattle met for a "SUPER Bowl" the same year
3:08 so at the time Buffalo had a loaded backfield. Fred Jackson was their number 1 guy and was an old vet then they brought in CJ Spiller who was fast and a great pass catcher. Lynch was the odd man out.
Beast Mode is a legend here in Seattle!!! The Bills traded him to us because they had 2 other good running backs in Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller and the Bills were dissatisfied with Lynch, he not only failed to produce what they expected of him, but he also had a lot of legal trouble since entering the NFL..... In your vlog you missed the end of his career when the Seahawks brought Marshawn off the couch and out of retirement to help us in the playoffs after his days with the Raiders were done....Go Seahawks!!!
Marshawn gotta be one of my favorites of all time. He and Adrian Peterson were guys that were gonna run like hell everytime they touched the ball. Just no quit in em. Really fun to rewatch his highlights.
Ranks top 20. NFL has had some of the most skilled and well built athletes ever playing running back. The premise that any one man should be able to tackle any one man...until they can't!!! Its an art from based on power, speed, agility, vision, and instinct. 🏈 It literally takes a real Ninja.
As a Seahawk fan the decision to not give the ball to Lynch at the end of that Super Bowl broke me. In hindsight I believe that the Seahawks did not want to reward Lynch’s “bad behavior” with the press by giving him the game winning play.
Marshawn had excellent blockers. It helps that he was such an aggressive physical running back that the linemen felt like he was one of them. He was knocking people down as much as they were, so they were motivated to give it all blocking for him.
Beast quake was real "It was later determined that crowd activity and noise was so great during Lynch's game-clinching touchdown run that a nearby Pacific Northwest Seismic Network station registered a small tremor, M=2 located at Qwest Field." from Wikipedia
You guys should check out Lynch's Seahawks teammate, QB Russell Wilson. He was known for scrambling all over the place to avoid tackles and then improvise some absolutely ludicrous plays. He's...uh...not quite the same now, though.
As a hawks fan I hope he turns things around with Sean Payton. He’s got similar build and play style to Brees and if any coach other the Pete Carroll can coach him I believe it’s Payton
As a Bills fan I remember multiple stories in the media about him being unhappy living in Buffalo and playing for the Bills. In fairness Buffalo is full of wonderful people, but the city has seen better days. Further, the Bills were in the midst of their “lowest” ebb as a franchise. They were not so horrible that they could get transformational talent in the draft but they couldn’t make the playoffs (16 year playoff drought). They were just mediocre. It became hard to keep players there, especially considering the relatively short NFL career.
I think part of in an interview after Marshawn said that when he got drafted he thought he’d be in NYC where as Buffalo is more blue color. He was a young kid from cali who wanted to party. By the time he went to Seattle he just wanted to prove himself again after the hit and run
Some players will dance after a touchdown, throw the ball or even an elaborate celebration. Marshawn would shake the hands of his offensive linemen, thanking them for their hard work. THATS why everyone would block their asses off for him! Total class act teammate.
There's definitely an agreement to be made, that he's in the top 10. I don't think he cracks top 5, but he's there! From a fan of a rival team of the Seahawks. #49ERS
Seattle will always adore Marshawn! He isn't just a great athlete, he is a wonderful and generous man who does a great deal for his community. ❤ I used to work for a family homeless shelter. Many times, the Hawks, and often their wives, would drop in to donate clothes, toys, food, or just give their time, Marshawn included. It didnt make the media, because they did it just to do it. Just wonderful people with big hearts.
I loved how he finished most running TD's by jumping backwards into the end zone and grabbing, what *HE* called lol, his *"Ding Ding Sauce" (crotch)* as a way of saying the defense couldn't hold him down lol 🤣🤣🤣 Won't be another one like him.
I'm a Steelers fan, not even a Seahawks fan, but Marshawn Lynch was something else. And now he's getting into acting and he's hilarious in everything he's been in so far.
Im glad to say i got to watch every play from his Seattle tenure, he was one of the most impressive rushers i ever saw, and his attitude and character made him one of the most beloved players in the league
People can get traded for all kinds of reasons, they could want out or the team thinks they’re not worth the trouble or a contract is about to end and they want to get something for the player because he probably won’t re-sign. Trades are more frequent in basketball and baseball than in football
As the great BMOnus said about Marshawn in one of his vids, "Marshawn is from Oakland. And for those of you that don't know about Oakland...Oakland don't f'n play." He's right - Marshawn grew up in one of the roughest parts of the US, was an absolute monster on the field and now he's one of the funniest guys to watch when he's just being him. You can find hilarious videos of him going overseas and touring places in Germany where he's legit amazed by everything, even just "Funniest Marshawn Clips" is a great search
Seattle resident and fan here - so glad to see you recognize the blockers. Marshawn did the same and in lieu of any big touchdown celebrations always chose to seek out his offensive line and shake their hands. The beastquake play in particular can easily bring a tear to my eye. Seahawks won a bad division with a losing record (7-9) and because they won the division, it meant that they would host their first playoff game vs a wildcard team (a team with the best record that didn't win their division). In this case, they had the 11-5 New Orleans Saints coming to Seattle, who were regarded as one of the best teams in the league. Seattle was not given a real chance to even be competitive, much less win. Seattle kept it close and with a small lead late in the 4th quarter, busted out this run to make it a two-score lead. Unbelievable play. Great stuff, guys!
Lynch was young and immature in Buffalo and had a lot of off the field issues. For instance, he was involved in a hit and run. There were other incidents too. Plus, Buffalo had Fred Jackson who was another good running back at the time. Getting traded to Seattle saved his career. He had some off the field issues there as well at first, but eventually matured and turned everything around. He really blossomed in Seattle.
Great reaction you guys. There's a long tradition of powerful running backs - Some others i hope you get a chance to watch are the original power back himself - Jim Brown. Other great ones include Earl Campbell, John Riggins, Jerome Bettis, and Derrick Henry - all fun to watch - as long as you weren't playing against them. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you for the support as always Jedd, it’s really appreciated by us. I’ve also got some good news. From the list of players here, after we release Patrick Mahomes, the next two player watches are Jim Brown and Earl Campbell
A non-RB freak, Reggie White. The Minister of Defense. As a Bears fan, I grew up scared of him in a Packers jersey. One of the strongest human beings to ever strap on the pads.
As someone who watches football A LOT, I still cannot believe that the Seahawks threw the ball on the goal line when they had Marshawn Lynch right next to Russell Wilson. In the Super Bowl. To lose the game. #1 Worst Play Call in the history of the NFL. I'm still shaking my head about it today. The silver lining though was that Darrell Bevell the playcaller was fired right after that lol.
Buffalo is cold AF in the Winter and he was born and raised in California, so it's understandable that he'd be unhappy in Buffalo. The weather in Seattle is very mild and it's much closer to Oakland where his family and foundation was based.
8:38 As a diehard seahawks fan who has watched basically every game my whole life, what our offensive linemen lacked in blocking, scheme, Skill, Technical Capabilities, and basically general football ability, they made up for it all in heart.
in terms of yards ran, he's in the top 30 all time, but in terms of what he adds to the team as a whole and how he was a guaranteed touchdown past the 10 yard line, I'd rank him top 10 all time.
I can add some clarity as to why Marshawn Lynch was traded from the Buffalo Bills. He had solid seasons with them mired by off the field legal issues (driving under the influence charges). In 2010, the Bills drafted CJ spiller with the #9 overall pick to be the replacement at running back. Spiller had a great college career and was seen to have higher upside with his skill set compared to Lynch. Add in the fact Spiller didn’t come with the legal issues that Lynch often found himself in pretty much sealed the deal. Hindsight shows that the Bills made the wrong choice but it wasn’t that crazy during the time. Lynch was seen as talented but his knack for getting into trouble with the law off the field made him riskier to roster. The head coach of the Seahawks loves giving players second chances, so Lynch was a perfect fit in many ways.
I honestly can say top 10, the man was just built differently than most. he last 10 years in the NFL, not many running backs can say that he also made monster size men look like rag dolls. You will be missed, beast quake. Thanks for putting it all out on the field.
Not sure if it'll get you a copywrite strike or not, so I can't recommend it as an official react, but Marshawn Lynch on Clueless Gamer with Rob Gronkowski and Conan O'Brian, and Marshawn Lynch on "Running Wild with Bear Grylls" is absolutely hilarious. Lynch is a character. Sample dialogue: "We finna go run up on a hog right now. He done made me a ghetto spear right quick. You know, a little Macgyver little quick thang right quick."
He is ranked 29th all-time for rushing yards, 16th all-time for rushing touchdowns, and tied for 4th all-time for post-season rushing touchdowns. He definitely earned the Beast Mode nickname.
This video you watched was fantastic! Told a little of his story and showed his personality, but included tons of game highlights in full and in chronological order. Great choice.
I loved watching my dad watch that game! A seashawks fan since they became a team, went to the nfc championship the first time they ever got the chance to go. The pure joy was priceless
I love how much you guys love watching NFL, would love to educate or answer questions you guys have on anyone. Just hit the DMs but love watching you guys. You would appreciate these guys more if you knew back stories / where they compare in the NFL and why they had the careers they had. Politics come into play alot with these players
Seattle Seahawks fan here. We've had a few really good running backs. Shaun Alexander had one of the best seasons ever in Seattle, but he also ran behind one of the best offensive lines ever assembled. Marshawn Lynch had a good line, but by no means were they amazing. Not sure where he ranks all time in the NFL, but he is 100% the best Seahawk running back ever, and will always have a special place in our hearts. Side note, he did return to Seattle to retire. And yes, we've been second guessing that call in the Superbowl since it happened. We should've given Lynch the ball!!! Lol (fake laugh, real tears)😅
I was fortunate to be in Seattle when we won our first Super Bowl when we had our parade in downtown all the locals bought skittles they were pretty much sold out in all stores. When the parade started everyone in the crowd threw skittles in the streets. I met Marshawn once I cooked for him at my restaurant great guy.
I don’t browse the comments every time…. So I apologize in advance if I missed it. Earl Campbell supposedly the largest quads of all running back. He was brutal …. Beast mode before Lynch. You should react to him.
Marshawn Lynch got into a traffic incident late night in Buffalo early in his career. It got blown up in the media and I think contributed to his famous aversion to the press. He had his driver's license revoked and the people, press and management became disenchanted. Rightfully? Wrongfully? Who knows? Google it and make up your own mind. The upshot was the Bill's management decided to go in a different direction for running back and as a Seahawks fan I never regretted his arrival in Seattle. He was an unique individual and I thought he was hilarious. He was the heart and soul of those Seahawks.
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They didn't give him the ball on the last play of the superbowl because they didn't want him to win Super Bowl mvp. They didn't want their best player to win the mvp, so the spoiled overrated qb could get it. The football gods said interception, and now they'll be remembered for the worst call in football history.
And their coach will forever be remembered for crying "OH NO" LMFAO 😂
The reason that run is called 'Beast Quake" is because the crowd was so loud, it registered on the Richter Scale.
"It was later determined that crowd activity and noise was so great during Lynch's game-clinching touchdown run that a nearby Pacific Northwest Seismic Network station registered a small tremor, M=2 located at Qwest Field." from Wikipedia
Thanks Pushpak. It’s crazy! Amazing, but crazy that that could happen
@@DNReacts they have had a notoriously faithful and loud crowd for years. Seattle, and K.C. are known to be the loudest stadiums in the NFL. And if you look into the stands during a Seattle home game, you'll see tons of people holding signs that say "12th Man". This is because on both sides of the ball, there are 11 players. Seattle's crowd considers themselves an extra player, because of the noise and disruption in communication they create. Honestly, they're correct. I wish my team had such a home field advantage.
True story and it’s amazing it happened but I think it’s equally amazing the volume in the stadium has to do with the design of the roof
Alluded to in the intro but not clear was the context of that game.
The Seahawks had been horrible the year before and only made the playoffs that year with a losing record because the NFC West was so bad that year. Basically, they were the best of the worst division abd someone had to win.
The Saint, meanwhile, were the reigning Super Bowl champions and expected to destroy the Seahawks.
That run came at the end when everyone was still hopeful for a miraculous victory, but with Drew Breese on the other side they needed a cushion to feel any relief. That's why the cheer was so loud.
His lower body strength and balance were freakish. Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis, one of the most feared hitters EVER was asked , "How do you bring Lynch down?" Lewis replied, "Bring lots of friends."
Love this Jonathan 😅
As of this moment, Beastmode ranks 29th all time in yards. The "I'm here so I don't get fined" line is a classic. Marshawn was a severe introvert who would always try to dodge the media spotlight, something that was impossible leading up to the Super Bowl.
It’s a great line 😂
@@DNReacts another great line from football is Jim Mora playoffs…. 😊
@DN Reacts Reporter after a bad loss : "Coach, what do you think about your team's execution? "
Coach (Sam Wyche), who obviously doesn't want to talk to media : "I'm all for it..."
The media did him dirty back in the day, he never really wanted to talk to them after that.
he wasnt a "severe introvert" lmao he used to talk to the media all the time and still does all sorts of tv appearances... he stopped talking to the media around that time because of how much they like to twist shit and try to stir up drama...
That's Primetime Deion Sanders interviewing him almost 3 minutes in. "I'm just about that action boss". That's classic Beastmode.
As you pointed out, his Seattle team would not give up on blocking for him. In those two biggest runs, his quarterback was downfield blocking for him! Marshawn was the heart of that legendary Seahawks team and on top of that they had their legendary "Legion of Boom" defense. That's another top video to chck out!
and more context on the blocking. Pete Carroll is known for wanting to run the ball and punish opposing defenses as a main tactic of play. He has long held that when the offensive line has X number of blocks that take the opponent to the ground, they have a better chance of winning. I don't remember what the number is, but he got it from a coach he learned under in either Green Bay or San Francisco. He wants to make the opposing defense lose their will to keep playing. This also extends to the Wide receivers. He specifically looks for WR that are good team players and good blockers. He does not want some star WR that wants the ball all the time, although they have had a few of those during his tenure. Guys like Doug Baldwin, and Jermaine Kearse fit the mold of team player, good blockers and they were vastly underrated during their careers because they did not have huge stats like star type receivers.
100%. Added “Legion of Boom” to our list David. Sounds great!
@@DNReacts Add Cam Chancellor and Bobby Wagner to that list too! Two of the greatest to ever play their positions. And B-wagz still ain't done yet
He's a high effort guy, the best kind of athlete.
100%
Talent with effort is unstoppable
It's good to see that you recognize the value of blocking. Line play is one of the key things that separates the good teams from the bad ones. It's hard for quarterbacks, running backs, and receivers to accomplish anything without a good offensive line.
You'd probably enjoy looking at highlights of Earl Campbell. He was a running back for the Houston Oilers before they moved to Tennessee to become the Titans. Campbell was very powerful, and seemed to prefer running over tacklers rather than trying to avoid them.
Earl Campbell & Christian Okoye are probably my 2 favorite ‘steamroller’ backs.
I agree th-cam.com/video/Kz1nhPZLyHw/w-d-xo.html
DITTO, and Derrick Henry...
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 I was a Dolphins fan back in the early 80s, and Riggins broke my heart when he carried/dragged what seemed like the entire Dolphins D into the end zone with him in the SB... I was a sad 10 year old boy that day...
Thank you for the comment Jeff. Earl Campbell is coming very soon. I think for player watches we’ve got Patrick Mahomes, then Jim Brown, and then it’s Earl Campbell.
I think most people's favourite athletes are the idols they remember from childhood. This is mostly true of me, too. It's exceedingly rare for me to have an all-time favourite player in any sport who is younger than me and didn't enter the league until I was well into adulthood, but Marshawn Lynch is an easy exception. I could not possibly love this dude more than I do. Easily my favourite football player of all time.
Same. He’s my favorite athlete of all time and I doubt that will ever change. A close second for me is Edgar Martinez from the Mariners then probably Ichiro, but neither (and nobody) had the personality and attitude of Beastmode. Love the dude!
Exactly. Like mine is Air McNair, but it turned out I didn't care for the actual Titans
@@worldwidewells7452 RIP McNair
The first nfl game I ever watched was beast quake and ever since then I have fallen in love with Seahawks and Marshawn Lynch
I am a Seahawks fan whose parents had season tickets so I went to many Marshawn Lynch games, including the infamous BeastQuake game. Easily the most entertaining player I ever watched, both for his personality and his play on the field. Every single run was fun to watch, even if it was only 1 or 2 yards, because Marshawn was ALWAYS in Beast Mode and fought for every single inch. What a player
He looks like a great player, looking forward to seeing more of him! Beast quake was incredible!
Marshawn Lynch in a national treasure, om and off the field.
I don't know where I'd put him all time in a list but in his prime he was top tier in the league at his position. He won a Super Bowl and went to another and he was the main focus of the offense. He ran for over 10k rushing yards in his career which is a very tough mark to get to as a running back ( 28 others have done it in history). He is 16th all time in rushing touchdowns. For me personally he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. He epitomizes what it means to be a 'dog' in the sport of Football, which every other player will respect.
for what and when he was, he's a great. I definitely second the hall of fame.
Lets also note the fact that hed be a 2x SB champ if he wouldve been given the ball
@@tylersanchez9405 lol, Facts.
He actually came back to Seattle in 2019 to play the last couple games of the season and the playoffs. Very memorable
Teams make trades either for the players they're traded in return, or to free cap space and/or to receive draft picks in an upcoming draft. For example, last year the Chicago Bears traded some of their best defensive players, and cut/released some of their others - basically sacrificing any chance of having a winning season. Though, as a result, they walk into the new year with more cap-space than nearly almost any two teams combined, as well as a boat-load of draft picks to rebuild the team with. The team overall will get younger by drafting straight from college, while also ridding the team of toxic contracts of aging and less productive veterans that hampered the team’s ability to bring in more or better talent
I was mad 😡 when they need that
Thanks for the context around this, really appreciate it. I wondered why Bears had such a poor season and this clearly explains the plan they had in place
You must be a browns fan, you know A LOT about rebuilding.
@@stoobydoobydoo Nope - Bears fan. And while the Bears are no stranger to fork-lift rebuilds, there's' usually around a decade between them. And I've never seen them rebuild so aggressively - to the extent of tanking a season like they did last year. It sucked to watch them lose but it seems like it paid off.
This is my favorite guy! beast quake was an actual earthquake caused by the fans cheering in Seattle during the run. good video guys!
I read that, that’s crazy!
That one play was known as the "Beastquake" because of Lynch's nickname combined with the fact that the crowd's cheering was so loud, the exact moment of the touchdown was recorded on local seismographs.
As a Seahawks fan I love the reaction to Beast Mode except for that stupid call that cost us a Super Bowl, that's still painful many years later. Love the video!
Thank you, really appreciate the support! When I saw that in the video I was pretty sure that play had just cost you a SB win but couldn’t even bring up words to say anything as I was so confused by it.
@@DNReacts we were all confused by it and still are!
Painful EVERY.SINGLE.TIME it’s mentioned anywhere! 💔
To this Day!
I think that there were two people in the world that thought that play was the correct call.
Pete and Russ.
His run against the saints is top 3 best runs ever. Beast
Top 1
@@Ch1r1ieC0mpt0n would have a hard time disagreeing
I believe BeastMode will be a first-vote Hall of Fame entry. His statistics may not be tops, but everytime he touched the ball, he gave everything he had. He never quit. He could finesse you, step around you, run away from you, or...as he seemed to prefer, just run right through you. As a lifelong Seahawks fan, I consider him to be the best running back in the 45+ years of the team's existence.
The reason he went and played for Oakland at the end of his career is the team the Oakland Raiders were relocating to Las Vegas. Marshawn had already retired but he grew up in Oakland and wanted to play for his hometown team before they moved. It’s a nice story.
one of my fav things about lynch was his lack of td celebrations. he got hyped a few times but 9 out of 10 it's just the handshake. love it.
It was normal for him, didn’t need to celebrate 😊
You need to watch the compilation of his interviews and what led to him saying "I'm just here so I don't get fined" and how pissed off it made the reporters.
Thanks for this Mary, sounds great, have added to our list!
Definitely one of my favorite reactions so far. People still question today why they didn’t run the ball.
Thank you Fabreeze!
8:35 You're exactly right. Arguably the most important part of a good run is the quality of the blockers. Not just the Linemen either, the Wide-Receivers and Tight-Ends are essential to get big yardage on runs. This comes down to schemes from the coaching staff, timing, and coordination between players. If a blocker is just 1 second too slow to their spot or get beat by a defender, it can change a play.
Of course, many Running Backs can break tackles (especially tackles from Defensive Backs because they are smaller) and make plays themselves, but it is much more reliable to bank on the entire team creating an advantage for the Running Back than to rely on the Running Back breaking multiple tackles.
Marshawn brought more pride to Seattle than nearly anyone. My favorite player ever. I’m glad you did this, thank you.
You’re welcome Michael. He was a great watch!
Thank you for giving credit to the offensive linemen Lol the forgotten beefcakes that deserve love too
💯 Thanks Gavin
The interesting thing is that the coach of the Seahawks, Pete Carroll, also coached USC in the 2006 rose bowl.
Thanks for this info Owen! Was pure coincidence we released the USC 2006 Rose Bowl so close to this one 😅
If you want more of Seattle's "Legion of Boom", check out Richard Sherman. He was The Seahawk's Cornerback during this time and just as much of a personality and talent. He and Marshawn were quite a pair.
Thanks for the suggestion, have added this one to our list!
At a recent Seahawks game, they honored the three seismologists from University of Washington that detected the Beast Quake. It was less about the crowd being loud and mor that the crowd was jumping up and down in near unison.
When you talk about the blocking, yeah - part of the Hawks philosophy is that Wide Receivers are expected to block. A lot of teams baby their WRs. Not the Hawks.
Beastmode is from my city where I live, Oakland (California). Oakland is also the home of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors! Marshawn went to High school at Oakland Tech which is in my neighborhood! He is a really great guy. Loves his hometown and puts his money where his mouth is un supporting his hometown! He has a foundation to help families and kids and does a lot of charity work in the community!
That’s amazing, thanks for the info! I know a bit about GSW as I’ve followed the NBA loosely for some time now!
Everyone has their favorite RB and mine is Marshawn. That dude brought much glory to my Seahawks. As you guys noticed, that was a team full of bullies and tough guys (Defense was known as the Legion of Boom, check their highlights) Marshawn commanded everyone's respect. In a close game down the stretch, you knew Marshawn would rip off some huge play and put the game away. That guy gave us his heart and soul for the years he was a Seahawk. He even came back out of retirement at the end of a season when all our RB's were hurt and played a couple playoff games for us.
When you were watching the Adrian Peterson video, and one of you said you were expecting him to run over people, I thought to myself... "they'll get to Marshawn eventually..."
I already know the linemen love you. Y’all give so much love to the blockers. I loved mine too👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you, really appreciate the comment!
I wish he'd have stayed for his whole career in Buffalo, but honestly a) Buffalo wasn't very good back then with or without him, and b) I think the trade to Seattle woke him up a bit. He matured a lot after that and became the guy everyone loved.
The next video you want is Tavon Austin "Only One". That video was a formative moment for an entire generation.
Got this one on the list, thanks Riley, sounds great!
To this day, beast quake still gives me chills. I lived 3 miles from the stadium at the time, and you could feel the energy throughout the whole city. It was a turning point for the entire franchise, and rejuvenated the fan base. We weren't even supposed to be in that game.
Not sure if anyone mentioned already, but after retiring, the Seahawks had virtually all their running backs injured heading into the end of the season. He came back as an emergency replacement with no offseason training. They said there would be no way for him to be in good enough shape to play. He played in 3 games and scored 4 touchdowns before the Seahawks were eliminated from the playoffs.
I grew up in Oakland he's definitely a hometown legend, and as far as all-time ranking I'd say he's easily a top 20 running back
Just found this channel. I grew up in the bay area. 24 is a legend and respected out here. He is in a unique category and a unique person. Hes does stuff on his terms , sometimes unconvetionally but produces results. Always stayed true and showed love to where he came from. Theres never been and never will be anybody else like him. During his peak he was one of the best to ever do it. Overall may not line up statisctically with other running backs but he means so much more than that. Respect to this channel!
Thank you for the comment. Appreciate your support!
This was a really fun video. I’m glad you guys watched it, and I agree that his teammates need lots of recognition for their amazing support in getting him to the end zone. They all worked together to make it happen.
Thank you Johanna!
14:12 I think he's a guaranteed Hall of Famer when he becomes eligible, but his career numbers don't quite put him in the same echelon as legends like Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders.
Don't know if anyone else has said it, but the reason that run is called "beast quake" is because the stadium got so loud it was picked up as a small earthquake an seismographs.
I'll never forget the memes from that year. Colorado and Washington had just legalized recreational marijuana, and Dr. Evil was on the meme saying it was funny that Denver and Seattle met for a "SUPER Bowl" the same year
3:08 so at the time Buffalo had a loaded backfield. Fred Jackson was their number 1 guy and was an old vet then they brought in CJ Spiller who was fast and a great pass catcher. Lynch was the odd man out.
This dude is a legend, even all the way back to him driving the cart on the field in college
Beast Mode is a legend here in Seattle!!! The Bills traded him to us because they had 2 other good running backs in Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller and the Bills were dissatisfied with Lynch, he not only failed to produce what they expected of him, but he also had a lot of legal trouble since entering the NFL..... In your vlog you missed the end of his career when the Seahawks brought Marshawn off the couch and out of retirement to help us in the playoffs after his days with the Raiders were done....Go Seahawks!!!
Marshawn gotta be one of my favorites of all time. He and Adrian Peterson were guys that were gonna run like hell everytime they touched the ball. Just no quit in em. Really fun to rewatch his highlights.
Ranks top 20. NFL has had some of the most skilled and well built athletes ever playing running back. The premise that any one man should be able to tackle any one man...until they can't!!! Its an art from based on power, speed, agility, vision, and instinct. 🏈
It literally takes a real Ninja.
good observation with the blocking. They knew to never give up on the play in terms of blocking downfield cus he was so hard to bring down.
Thank you William!
As a Seahawk fan the decision to not give the ball to Lynch at the end of that Super Bowl broke me. In hindsight I believe that the Seahawks did not want to reward Lynch’s “bad behavior” with the press by giving him the game winning play.
Surely the win is bigger than that though? Such a shame.
Yeah it broke his respect for the play callers too.
@@DNReacts That right there is probably a big reason why he left Seattle. Play callers had their priorities out of whack.
As a Pats fan.. THANKS PLAYCALLERS :D
Oh just stop, bashing the play caller that helped the Seahawks to one yard away from back to back SB wins.smdh at you!
Marshawn had excellent blockers. It helps that he was such an aggressive physical running back that the linemen felt like he was one of them. He was knocking people down as much as they were, so they were motivated to give it all blocking for him.
Beast quake was real "It was later determined that crowd activity and noise was so great during Lynch's game-clinching touchdown run that a nearby Pacific Northwest Seismic Network station registered a small tremor, M=2 located at Qwest Field." from Wikipedia
You guys should check out Lynch's Seahawks teammate, QB Russell Wilson. He was known for scrambling all over the place to avoid tackles and then improvise some absolutely ludicrous plays. He's...uh...not quite the same now, though.
As a hawks fan I hope he turns things around with Sean Payton. He’s got similar build and play style to Brees and if any coach other the Pete Carroll can coach him I believe it’s Payton
Thanks for the suggestion CosmoNautica, have added this one to our list!
As a Bills fan I remember multiple stories in the media about him being unhappy living in Buffalo and playing for the Bills. In fairness Buffalo is full of wonderful people, but the city has seen better days. Further, the Bills were in the midst of their “lowest” ebb as a franchise. They were not so horrible that they could get transformational talent in the draft but they couldn’t make the playoffs (16 year playoff drought). They were just mediocre. It became hard to keep players there, especially considering the relatively short NFL career.
I think part of in an interview after Marshawn said that when he got drafted he thought he’d be in NYC where as Buffalo is more blue color. He was a young kid from cali who wanted to party. By the time he went to Seattle he just wanted to prove himself again after the hit and run
Some players will dance after a touchdown, throw the ball or even an elaborate celebration. Marshawn would shake the hands of his offensive linemen, thanking them for their hard work.
THATS why everyone would block their asses off for him! Total class act teammate.
Love this!
There's definitely an agreement to be made, that he's in the top 10. I don't think he cracks top 5, but he's there! From a fan of a rival team of the Seahawks. #49ERS
I surprised this video didn't include the classic clip of Marshawn driving the cart around on the field when he was at Cal.
Seattle will always adore Marshawn! He isn't just a great athlete, he is a wonderful and generous man who does a great deal for his community. ❤
I used to work for a family homeless shelter. Many times, the Hawks, and often their wives, would drop in to donate clothes, toys, food, or just give their time, Marshawn included. It didnt make the media, because they did it just to do it.
Just wonderful people with big hearts.
I loved how he finished most running TD's by jumping backwards into the end zone and grabbing, what *HE* called lol, his *"Ding Ding Sauce" (crotch)* as a way of saying the defense couldn't hold him down lol 🤣🤣🤣 Won't be another one like him.
😂😂
I'm a Steelers fan, not even a Seahawks fan, but Marshawn Lynch was something else. And now he's getting into acting and he's hilarious in everything he's been in so far.
Marshawn career starts is borderline hall of fame but for us that seen him play, TOP 5 for me RB with everything considered. Dude was for the culture
Im glad to say i got to watch every play from his Seattle tenure, he was one of the most impressive rushers i ever saw, and his attitude and character made him one of the most beloved players in the league
What you might've missed is what BeastMode says/does/gestures with his Touchdown celebration the Beastquake (and Arizona run).... "Hold ma d****"
People can get traded for all kinds of reasons, they could want out or the team thinks they’re not worth the trouble or a contract is about to end and they want to get something for the player because he probably won’t re-sign. Trades are more frequent in basketball and baseball than in football
That makes sense, thank you!
As the great BMOnus said about Marshawn in one of his vids, "Marshawn is from Oakland. And for those of you that don't know about Oakland...Oakland don't f'n play." He's right - Marshawn grew up in one of the roughest parts of the US, was an absolute monster on the field and now he's one of the funniest guys to watch when he's just being him. You can find hilarious videos of him going overseas and touring places in Germany where he's legit amazed by everything, even just "Funniest Marshawn Clips" is a great search
Seattle resident and fan here - so glad to see you recognize the blockers. Marshawn did the same and in lieu of any big touchdown celebrations always chose to seek out his offensive line and shake their hands.
The beastquake play in particular can easily bring a tear to my eye. Seahawks won a bad division with a losing record (7-9) and because they won the division, it meant that they would host their first playoff game vs a wildcard team (a team with the best record that didn't win their division). In this case, they had the 11-5 New Orleans Saints coming to Seattle, who were regarded as one of the best teams in the league. Seattle was not given a real chance to even be competitive, much less win. Seattle kept it close and with a small lead late in the 4th quarter, busted out this run to make it a two-score lead. Unbelievable play.
Great stuff, guys!
Thank you, great comment, loved reading this.
Lynch was young and immature in Buffalo and had a lot of off the field issues. For instance, he was involved in a hit and run. There were other incidents too. Plus, Buffalo had Fred Jackson who was another good running back at the time. Getting traded to Seattle saved his career. He had some off the field issues there as well at first, but eventually matured and turned everything around. He really blossomed in Seattle.
8:50 Good observation crediting the blockers. They're the unsung heroes in football
You guys are really getting it. Understanding how important the blockers are is a big step!
Thank you!
Great reaction you guys. There's a long tradition of powerful running backs - Some others i hope you get a chance to watch are the original power back himself - Jim Brown. Other great ones include Earl Campbell, John Riggins, Jerome Bettis, and Derrick Henry - all fun to watch - as long as you weren't playing against them. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you for the support as always Jedd, it’s really appreciated by us. I’ve also got some good news. From the list of players here, after we release Patrick Mahomes, the next two player watches are Jim Brown and Earl Campbell
A non-RB freak, Reggie White. The Minister of Defense. As a Bears fan, I grew up scared of him in a Packers jersey. One of the strongest human beings to ever strap on the pads.
As someone who watches football A LOT, I still cannot believe that the Seahawks threw the ball on the goal line when they had Marshawn Lynch right next to Russell Wilson. In the Super Bowl. To lose the game. #1 Worst Play Call in the history of the NFL. I'm still shaking my head about it today. The silver lining though was that Darrell Bevell the playcaller was fired right after that lol.
Buffalo is cold AF in the Winter and he was born and raised in California, so it's understandable that he'd be unhappy in Buffalo. The weather in Seattle is very mild and it's much closer to Oakland where his family and foundation was based.
Thanks for the context, makes sense!
No matter how many times I see “BEASTQUAKE” I get good bumps
8:38
As a diehard seahawks fan who has watched basically every game my whole life, what our offensive linemen lacked in blocking, scheme, Skill, Technical Capabilities, and basically general football ability, they made up for it all in heart.
The Offensive Line is often overlooked. They Keep the QB safe and open holes for the RB's.
in terms of yards ran, he's in the top 30 all time, but in terms of what he adds to the team as a whole and how he was a guaranteed touchdown past the 10 yard line, I'd rank him top 10 all time.
Excited for this one! beastmode is a classic grid iron favorite
He looks so good!
I can add some clarity as to why Marshawn Lynch was traded from the Buffalo Bills. He had solid seasons with them mired by off the field legal issues (driving under the influence charges). In 2010, the Bills drafted CJ spiller with the #9 overall pick to be the replacement at running back. Spiller had a great college career and was seen to have higher upside with his skill set compared to Lynch. Add in the fact Spiller didn’t come with the legal issues that Lynch often found himself in pretty much sealed the deal. Hindsight shows that the Bills made the wrong choice but it wasn’t that crazy during the time. Lynch was seen as talented but his knack for getting into trouble with the law off the field made him riskier to roster. The head coach of the Seahawks loves giving players second chances, so Lynch was a perfect fit in many ways.
I honestly can say top 10, the man was just built differently than most. he last 10 years in the NFL, not many running backs can say that he also made monster size men look like rag dolls. You will be missed, beast quake. Thanks for putting it all out on the field.
Not sure if it'll get you a copywrite strike or not, so I can't recommend it as an official react, but Marshawn Lynch on Clueless Gamer with Rob Gronkowski and Conan O'Brian, and Marshawn Lynch on "Running Wild with Bear Grylls" is absolutely hilarious. Lynch is a character. Sample dialogue: "We finna go run up on a hog right now. He done made me a ghetto spear right quick. You know, a little Macgyver little quick thang right quick."
Proper speed when he gets space.... I just always remember him going through contact
Watch Steve Smith Sr highlights! One of the most entertaining receivers in the game. He’s small but takes out some big guys.
He is ranked 29th all-time for rushing yards, 16th all-time for rushing touchdowns, and tied for 4th all-time for post-season rushing touchdowns. He definitely earned the Beast Mode nickname.
Y'all need to check out the James Harrison highlights. He was the catalyst to the NFL changing all their "dont hit people in/with the head" rules
Thanks for this one, have added to our list!
This video you watched was fantastic! Told a little of his story and showed his personality, but included tons of game highlights in full and in chronological order. Great choice.
Thank you! Really appreciate that!
Genuinely one of the funniest athletes ever and he be dead ass the entire time
He was the most fun to watch player in my lifetime as a Hawks fan. I dont think we'll see another like him as he was very special.
I loved watching my dad watch that game! A seashawks fan since they became a team, went to the nfc championship the first time they ever got the chance to go. The pure joy was priceless
You should react to Marshawn Lynch off the field. Dude needs a camera following him at all times, comedy gold.
I love how much you guys love watching NFL, would love to educate or answer questions you guys have on anyone. Just hit the DMs but love watching you guys. You would appreciate these guys more if you knew back stories / where they compare in the NFL and why they had the careers they had. Politics come into play alot with these players
Seattle Seahawks fan here. We've had a few really good running backs. Shaun Alexander had one of the best seasons ever in Seattle, but he also ran behind one of the best offensive lines ever assembled. Marshawn Lynch had a good line, but by no means were they amazing. Not sure where he ranks all time in the NFL, but he is 100% the best Seahawk running back ever, and will always have a special place in our hearts.
Side note, he did return to Seattle to retire. And yes, we've been second guessing that call in the Superbowl since it happened. We should've given Lynch the ball!!! Lol (fake laugh, real tears)😅
I was fortunate to be in Seattle when we won our first Super Bowl when we had our parade in downtown all the locals bought skittles they were pretty much sold out in all stores. When the parade started everyone in the crowd threw skittles in the streets. I met Marshawn once I cooked for him at my restaurant great guy.
BTW, that's Steve Raible, a former Seahawk wideout, calling the plays. "Touchdownnnnnnnn, Seahawks!!!!!"
Simply one of the best to do it. Cant wait to see him in the hall of fame
I don’t browse the comments every time…. So I apologize in advance if I missed it. Earl Campbell supposedly the largest quads of all running back. He was brutal …. Beast mode before Lynch. You should react to him.
Earl Campbell was one of my favorite rb's but as far as largest quads, don't forget Robert Newhouse. He had massive quads.
Earl Campbell will be coming in the next 2 weeks Jeff 🤞
Marshawn Lynch got into a traffic incident late night in Buffalo early in his career. It got blown up in the media and I think contributed to his famous aversion to the press. He had his driver's license revoked and the people, press and management became disenchanted. Rightfully? Wrongfully? Who knows? Google it and make up your own mind. The upshot was the Bill's management decided to go in a different direction for running back and as a Seahawks fan I never regretted his arrival in Seattle. He was an unique individual and I thought he was hilarious. He was the heart and soul of those Seahawks.
"They loaded the middle"... Yoooo, you guys are getting it!!!
Haha slowly, slowly! Thanks Eric!
This guy and this team made me fall in love with football. Seahawks gonna be back on top very soon.
“Number 90 said ‘I’m gonna snatch those gold teeth from your mouth.’” Probably became best friends after that game.