It’s too bad the media access with the players is now complete. Marshawn Lynch seems to just be getting the hang of it.
The running back spent another seven minutes or so Thursday during the Seahawks availability at their Jersey City hotel and actually talked some honest-to-goodness football.
As to why the Broncos run defense is so good, Lynch said, “What’s his name? Pot Roast,’’ referring to Terrance Knighton. “Big boy. They get to the ball. They run into the ball. They’re a good defense, that’s what I say.”
As far as his offensive line, Lynch said: “Since I’ve been here, they’ve only been getting better. I think they take pride in that.’’
Lynch also said he was not exactly sad he has no more media obligations.
“It’s going to be good to get back to football,’’ Lynch said. “Very good.”
Coach Pete Carroll admitted he was “relieved some’’ that the interview sessions are now a thing of the past for Lynch.
“He’s going to do Marshawn the best he can,’’ Carroll said. “He’ll go through it, and I think there’s a lot of information coming your way. He’s telling a lot about who he is and what he represents and stands for, sometimes in the silence, not always with his words that he says.”
Silence is not the way for Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, who says everyone should get off Lynch’s back because it is clear he is not comfortable with these mass interview sessions.
“I guess I’m comfortable with my words,’’ Sherman said. “I’m comfortable in front of a crowd, public speaking. Obviously, not everybody in the world is comfortable. Sometimes people get anxiety. Some people are uncomfortable with it, and I really don’t think everybody should be forced to do it because it’s not for everyone.
“Just because you’re a great football player doesn’t mean you’re going to be great in front of crowds and great in front of a large amount of people, a large audience. So I think he [Marshawn Lynch] shouldn’t have to do everything that he doesn’t feel comfortable with. But myself, I’m fine with it. I enjoy it. I enjoy getting the message out that I want to get out, and I enjoy supporting my teammates.
“The great Marshawn Lynch, I think his game speaks for itself. It says enough for everybody to talk about for weeks and weeks. And I enjoy talking about Doug Baldwin, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, so I think it’s fun for me.”