Beast Mode is under Arrest

Back in the draft two years ago (2007 Draft), the Packers had the 15th overall pick. I was hoping the Packers would draft Marshawn Lynch from Cal, but they ended up drafting a DT in Justin Harrell. At the time I was a little disappointed because I knew the Packers needed a RB at the time, but things have worked out fine. The Packers have an ok set of RB’s in Ryan Grant and Brandon Jackson who dowhat they need when their names are called upon. When I look back, I’m happy we didn’t get Marshawn Lynch, because of the trouble he carries with him.

This past Wednesday, Lynch was arrested for felony charges for possession of a concealed firearm. “A subsequent field investigation led to the discovery of a loaded firearm,” the report said. “The officers determined the gun belonged to Lynch and he was arrested for possession of a concealed firearm.” Let’s not also forget what happened last summer with Lynch. Last summer, Lynch was involved in a hit and run incident in Buffalo where he hit a woman in the street and sped away.

We can see his brush with the law already. Now as a Packers fan who really wanted the Packers to draft him, thank goodness that they didn’t. Thank goodness for the Buffalo Bills for drafting (12th overall pick) him before they even could consider it. Green Bay is not a place for these T.O./PacMan prima donna/troublesome athletes. I always say this, but grow up and be a good citizen and role model. You’re in the NFL with a new start and already he has two brushes with the law. How do the Bills feel about this? The Bills are paying him a six-year, $18.935 million contract. The deal included a $3 million signing bonus too. The Bills have invested so much money into the player. Let’s hope he doesn’t end up like Adam “PacMan” Jones.

On a big picture view note, I believe the NFL should have some sort of gun permit class or something. This is the second incident where two players have been under arrest for gun related incidents. The first player was Plaxico Burress and now Lynch. The NFL should have some sort of gun program instituted that educates its players about gun issues and gun safety.