Merged 4x: Bucs release John Lynch

xiidaen · 03-11-2004, 10:36 AM

He turns 33 in September. He's coming off shoulder surgery. The Bucs would save a little more than $4 million against the salary cap if they cut Lynch before June 1. He is due a $1 million roster bonus June 1. If Lynch is released after that, the Bucs save a little more than $5 million. Imagine the whiz-bang offensive toys that could buy.

http://bucs.tbo.com/bucs/MGA61HPCORD.html

I don't know that we need a safety, but he was quite good. Is he still?

FinFrenzy · 03-11-2004, 10:37 AM

Sports radio hear in Tampa this morning were saying they want Boston.

Oboy · 03-11-2004, 10:41 AM

Yeah but releasing Lynch would be a HUGE mistake IMO. Their defense looked really average with out him last year. He is the heart of that D. I can't imagine they would do that. If they do I think they are going to have to rebuild the team...

Rick 1966 · 03-11-2004, 10:45 AM

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Originally posted by Oboy
If they do I think they are going to have to rebuild the team...

Gruden is doing that, basically. He's keeping a few players, but turning over one hell of a lot more. He's rebuilding the Bucs into "Raiders East."

Smacks · 03-11-2004, 10:49 AM

On NFL Network this morning, it was mentioned if he is released the Jets will make a play for him. Now will he be the same player as he was with the Bucs or going to the Jets make him play like Ronnie Lott did at the end of his career.

Superself · 03-11-2004, 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by FinFrenzy
Sports radio hear in Tampa this morning were saying they want Boston.

Yeah well with our FO,s history of competing for players, this means that Tampa already has him and Miami lost out.

Good bye Boston....at least you will still be in Florida!

....the dreaded Miami curse strikes again.
which unsigned player do we put a fantasy dolphin jersey on next??

Smacks · 03-11-2004, 11:03 AM

This so funny how a John Lynch thread goes right back to David Boston.

Clumpy · 03-11-2004, 11:08 AM

Apparently he has been released

bigmiamifan · 03-11-2004, 11:09 AM

Lynch and Sapp gone? Wow, the bucs D dynasty will be ending soon.

SMadison29 · 03-11-2004, 12:22 PM

according the ESPN's bottom line.

Is there any interest in sporting two SS in the secondary?

Muck · 03-11-2004, 12:23 PM

:eek:

REAL DEAL · 03-11-2004, 12:24 PM

I have no idea if he has anything left in the tank. Anybody watch this guy on game day last year? Don,t know if he is a cap cut or if he is too old.

Muck · 03-11-2004, 12:26 PM

From what I'm reading, Lynch has called a press conference in his hometown of San Diego. The Bucs are denying they've released him.

Sounds like he might be retiring.

LIQUID24 · 03-11-2004, 12:27 PM

No more Chunky soup commercials??

SMadison29 · 03-11-2004, 12:30 PM

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Originally posted by Muck
From what I'm reading, Lynch has called a press conference in his hometown of San Diego. The Bucs are denying they've released him.

Sounds like he might be retiring.

Him calling for a press conference is a little puzzling.

03-11-2004, 10:41 AM	#3
Oboy Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Coral Springs Age: 31 Posts: 5,064 Thanks: 75 Thanked 75 Times in 61 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 2	Yeah but releasing Lynch would be a HUGE mistake IMO. Their defense looked really average with out him last year. He is the heart of that D. I can't imagine they would do that. If they do I think they are going to have to rebuild the team... __________________ Offseason again... at least this one should be exciting! -Oboy Thanks to CrunchTime for the Sig banners.

03-11-2004, 12:22 PM	#10
SMadison29 NYG's #1 corner Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Maryland Age: 26 Posts: 7,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Bucs release John Lynch according the ESPN's bottom line. Is there any interest in sporting two SS in the secondary?

03-11-2004, 12:23 PM	#11
Muck Now completely imaginary Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Elsewhere Age: 29 Posts: 30,186 Thanks: 47 Thanked 486 Times in 158 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 1	:eek: __________________ Goodbye

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Muck Now completely imaginary Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Elsewhere Age: 29 Posts: 30,186 Thanks: 47 Thanked 486 Times in 158 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 1	From what I'm reading, Lynch has called a press conference in his hometown of San Diego. The Bucs are denying they've released him. Sounds like he might be retiring. __________________ Goodbye

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03-11-2004, 10:37 AM	#2
FinFrenzy Never Lose Faith in the Fins Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Port Richey, FL Age: 34 Posts: 3,533 Thanks: 98 Thanked 144 Times in 113 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 3	Sports radio hear in Tampa this morning were saying they want Boston.

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Smacks Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 840 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	On NFL Network this morning, it was mentioned if he is released the Jets will make a play for him. Now will he be the same player as he was with the Bucs or going to the Jets make him play like Ronnie Lott did at the end of his career.

03-11-2004, 11:03 AM	#7
Smacks Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 840 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	This so funny how a John Lynch thread goes right back to David Boston.

03-11-2004, 11:08 AM	#8
Clumpy is Clumpalicious!! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Clumptowaga Age: 43 Posts: 8,897 Thanks: 95 Thanked 110 Times in 29 Posts	Apparently he has been released

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bigmiamifan Perennial All-Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Casselberry, Fl Age: 36 Posts: 3,893 Thanks: 45 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Lynch and Sapp gone? Wow, the bucs D dynasty will be ending soon.

03-11-2004, 12:24 PM	#12
REAL DEAL Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 620 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have no idea if he has anything left in the tank. Anybody watch this guy on game day last year? Don,t know if he is a cap cut or if he is too old.

03-11-2004, 12:27 PM	#14
LIQUID24 hi Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 27 Posts: 4,209 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No more Chunky soup commercials??

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