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|name=John Lynch |
|name=John Lynch |
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| + | |position=[[Strong Safety]] |
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| − | |current_team=San Francisco 49ers |
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| − | |position = [[General manager#Sports teams|General manager]] <!--[[Safety (gridiron football position)|Safety]]--> |
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1971|9|25|mf=y}} |
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1971|9|25|mf=y}} |
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|birth_place=[[Hinsdale, Illinois]] |
|birth_place=[[Hinsdale, Illinois]] |
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| + | |debutyear=1993 |
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| + | |debutteam=Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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| + | |finalyear=2007 |
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| − | |weight_lbs = 220 |
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| + | |finalteam=Denver Broncos |
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|draftyear=1993 |
|draftyear=1993 |
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|draftround=3 |
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|draftpick=82 |
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| − | |high_school = [[Torrey Pines High School|Torrey Pines]]<br>([[San Diego, California]]) |
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|college=[[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]] |
|college=[[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]] |
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* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|1993}}–{{NFL Year|2003}}) |
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|1993}}–{{NFL Year|2003}}) |
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* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2004}}–{{NFL Year|2007}}) |
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2004}}–{{NFL Year|2007}}) |
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* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})* |
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})* |
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| − | * [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2017}}–present)<br/>General manager |
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|statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Tackle]]s |
|statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Tackle]]s |
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|statvalue1=1,058 |
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|statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack]]s |
|statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack]]s |
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|statvalue2=13.0 |
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| − | |statlabel4=[[Forced fumbles]] |
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* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XXXVII|XXXVII]]) |
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XXXVII|XXXVII]]) |
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| + | * [[National Football League Alumni|NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year]] (2000) |
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| + | * [[Athletes in Action/Bart Starr Award|Bart Starr Man of the Year Award]] (2006) |
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| + | * [["Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award|"Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year]] (2006) |
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| − | * Second-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2002 All-Pro Team|2002]]) |
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| + | * [[Junior Seau#Junior Seau Foundation|Junior Seau Foundation Legend of the Year Award]] (2010) |
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| − | * [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers#Ring of Honor|Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor]] |
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| − | * [[Denver Broncos#Ring of Honor|Denver Broncos Ring of Fame]] |
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| − | * [[Bart Starr Award]] (2007) |
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| − | '''John Terrence Lynch Jr.''' (born September 25, 1971) is a former [[American football]] [[strong safety]] |
+ | '''John Terrence Lynch, Jr.''' (born September 25, 1971) is a former [[American football]] [[strong safety]] who played fifteen seasons in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) and is a current color commentator for [[NFL on Fox]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Lynch-didnt-quite-send-message-he-intended/768aa52a-87ee-440e-8903-104b24d8ff38|title=Lynch didn't quite send message he intended|last=Mayer|first=Larry|work=ChicagoBears.com|quote=Former NFL safety John Lynch, who's broadcasting Sunday's Bears-Rams game at Soldier Field on Fox, will never forget Brandon Marshall's first practice with the Denver Broncos.|accessdate=2012-09-23}}</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford University]], and was drafted by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the third round of the [[1993 NFL Draft]]. |
| − | A nine-time [[Pro Bowl]] selection, Lynch earned a [[Super Bowl ring]] with the Buccaneers in [[Super Bowl XXXVII]]. He also spent |
+ | A nine-time [[Pro Bowl]] selection, Lynch earned a [[Super Bowl ring]] with the Buccaneers in [[Super Bowl XXXVII]]. He also spent time with the [[Denver Broncos]] and [[New England Patriots]] before retiring as a [[free agent]] during the [[2008 NFL season|2008 season]]. He was ranked No. 10 as the most feared tackler in NFL history, on the [[NFL Films]] production "Top 10 Most Feared Tacklers", for the [[NFL Network]], a list shared with the likes of [[Dick Butkus]], [[Lawrence Taylor]], [[Jack Tatum]], [[Ronnie Lott]], and [[Jack Lambert (American football)|Jack Lambert]]. |
==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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| − | Lynch was born in [[Hinsdale, Illinois|Hinsdale]], [[Illinois]]. He attended [[Torrey Pines High School]] in the Carmel Valley/Del Mar area of [[San Diego, California]], where he |
+ | Lynch was born in [[Hinsdale, Illinois|Hinsdale]], [[Illinois]]. He attended [[Torrey Pines High School]] in the Carmel Valley/Del Mar area of [[San Diego, California]], where he also played baseball and basketball. |
==College career== |
==College career== |
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| + | Lynch starred in baseball and football at [[Stanford University]]. While there he was a member of [[Delta Tau Delta]] fraternity.<ref>The Rainbow, vol. 132, no. 4, p. 26,</ref> |
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| − | Lynch starred in baseball and football at [[Stanford University]]. He played football under head coach [[Dennis Green]] and played his senior season under [[Bill Walsh (American football coach)|Bill Walsh]]. Lynch began his football career at Stanford as a backup [[quarterback]], but transitioned to safety before his junior season. Lynch planned on pursuing baseball after he was drafted by the [[Florida Marlins]] and head coach Dennis Green accepted the head Coaching position with the [[1992 Minnesota Vikings|Minnesota Vikings]] in 1992. Bill Walsh was hired as [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford's]] new head coach and called Lynch in order to convince him to return for his senior season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bill Walsh Steered John Lynch Away From Baseball |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/bill-walsh-steered-john-lynch-away-from-baseball/ |accessdate=September 15, 2018 |website=baseballamerica.com}}</ref> |
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==Baseball career== |
==Baseball career== |
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| − | Lynch was drafted as a right |
+ | Lynch was drafted as a right handed [[pitcher]] by the [[Florida Marlins]] the second round (66th overall) of the 1992 amateur draft. He threw the first pitch in the organization's history as a member of the [[Erie Sailors]], which was a 95 mph ball. His jersey is in the [[Baseball Hall of Fame]]. He played two seasons in the minor leagues with the Sailors and [[Kane County Cougars]], starting nine games and going 1–3 with a 2.36 [[earned run average]]. |
| + | He roomed with Edgar Renteria according to the Oct 31 broadcast of the Oakland Raiders versus Seattle Seahawks, which Lynch acts as a broadcaster for. |
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===Tampa Bay Buccaneers=== |
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers=== |
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| − | + | Lynch was drafted by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the third round (82nd pick overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. Lynch played his first 11 seasons in the league with the Buccaneers. He earned his title as "Grade A Hardo" during his early tenure with the Bucs under John Gruden. |
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| + | In 2002, Lynch collected a Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in San Diego. He was the first player to wear a microphone in the Super Bowl. |
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| − | On May 15, 1993, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Lynch to a two-year, [[United States dollar|$]]526,750 contract.<ref name="spotrac">{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: John Lynch contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/john-lynch-13616/ |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref> |
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| − | Lynch began his rookie season as a special teams player. He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the [[1993 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers’]] season-opener against the [[1993 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] and recorded one tackle during their 27–3 loss. On November 14, 1993, Lynch earned his third start of the season, replacing [[Marty Carter]] at strong safety.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Marty Carter (1993) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/martycarter/2500017/gamelogs?season=1993 |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Lynch recorded a season-high six combined tackles during a 45–21 loss against the [[1993 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]] in Week 11. He was demoted back to behind the backup strong safety after Week 12. He finished his rookie season in [[1993 NFL season|1993]] with ten combined tackles and two forced fumbles in 15 games and four starts.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL #0 John Lynch -ESPN (1993) |url=http://espn.com/nfl/playergamelog?playerId=428&season=1993&lang=EN |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> |
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| − | Lynch remained as a backup strong safety under head coach [[Sam Wyche]] in [[1994 NFL season|1994]].<ref>{{cite web |title=1994 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/1994_roster.htm |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 11, Lynch collected a season-high four combined tackles in the Buccaneers’ 14–9 loss at the [[1994 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL #0 John Lynch -ESPN (1994) |url=http://espn.com/nfl/playergamelog?playerId=428&season=1994&lang=EN |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He finished the 1994 NFL season with 16 combined tackles in 16 games and zero starts. |
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| − | Throughout training camp in 1995, Lynch competed against [[Barney Bussey]] to be the starting strong safety after it was left vacant by the departure of Marty Carter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Success for Bucs is a Relative Thing |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1995-09-01-9509010409-story.html |access-date=November 25, 2018 |newspaper=Chicago Tribune |date=September 1, 1995 |last=Pierson |first=Don}}</ref> Head coach Sam Wyche named Lynch the backup strong safety behind Barney Bussey to begin the regular season. On October 8, 1995, Lynch recorded two combined tackles and made his first career interception during the Buccaneers’ 19–16 win against the [[1995 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] in Week 6. Lynch made his first career interception off a pass attempt by Bengals’ quarterback [[Jeff Blake]], that was intended for wide receiver [[Darnay Scott]], in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - October 8th, 1995 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199510080tam |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> On October 15, 1995, Lynch earned the job as the starting strong safety and had his breakout performance during a 20–17 victory against the [[1995 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] in Week 7. Lynch collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (six solo), deflected two passes, and made two interceptions off pass attempts by Vikings’ quarterback [[Warren Moon]]. Lynch attributes his performance to knowing Vikings’ head coach [[Dennis Green|Dennis Green’s]] impulses from playing under him at [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]] and studying Warren Moon’s tendencies.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bucs Safety Lynch Gets Mobbed with Attention |url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1995-10-19/sports/9510180687_1_lynch-chris-berman-tampa-bay |access-date=November 25, 2018 |newspaper=Orlando Sentinel |last=Williams |first=Chareen |date=October 19, 1995}}</ref> Lynch remained the starting strong safety for the remainder of the season, but was inactive for three games (Weeks 12–14) due to an injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: John Lynch (1995) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/johnlynch/2501821/gamelogs?season=1995 |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On December 27, 1995, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced their decision to fire head coach [[Sam Wyche]] after they finished with a 7–9 record in 1995.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dungy Closing in on Bucs’ Coaching Job |url=https://www.apnews.com/36e989090c09ade2062c28b0ea1e1d3b |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=APNews.com |date=January 21, 1996}}</ref> Lynch finished the [[1995 NFL season]] with 38 combined tackles and three interceptions in nine games and six starts.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL #47 John Lynch -ESPN (1995) |url=http://espn.com/nfl/playergamelog?playerId=428&season=1995&lang=EN |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: John Lynch (1995) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/johnlynch/2501821/gamelogs?season=1995 |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
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| − | On January 23, 1996, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers named [[1995 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings’]] defensive coordinator [[Tony Dungy]] their new head coach.<ref>{{cite web |title=PRO FOOTBALL;Tony Dungy makes coach for Bucs |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/23/sports/pro-football-dungy-named-coach-for-bucs.html |access-date=November 25, 2018 |newspaper=New York Times |date=January 23, 1996 |last=Smith |first=Timothy}}</ref> Head coach Tony Dungy and defensive coordinator [[Monte Kiffin]] devised a Cover 2 defense that became known as the [[Tampa 2]].<ref>{{cite web |title=PRO FOOTBALL; Buccaneers Have a Defensive Wizard in Kiffin |url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1996-11-26/sports/9611251642_1_lynch-tampa-bay-playing-your-position |access-date=November 25, 2018 |newspaper=Orlando Sentinel |last=George |first=Thomas |date=November 24, 2002}}</ref> Throughout training camp, Lynch competed against [[Todd Scott (American football)|Todd Scott]] to retain his role as the starting strong safety. Lynch was sidelined for the first two preseason games due to a rib injury. Head coach [[Tony Dungy]] named Lynch the backup strong safety, behind Todd Scott, to begin the regular season.<ref name="Saving">{{cite web |title=Lynch Saving Day for Buccaneers |url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1996-11-26/sports/9611251642_1_lynch-tampa-bay-playing-your-position |access-date=November 25, 2018 |newspaper=Orlando Sentinel |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=November 26, 1996}}</ref> |
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| − | On September 8, 1996, Todd Scott tore his [[Achilles tendon]] and was sidelined for the remainder of the season. Lynch subsequently became the starting strong safety and played alongside [[Melvin Johnson (American football)|Melvin Johnson]]. In Week 8, he collected five combined tackles and made his first career sack in the Buccaneers’ 13–9 loss at the [[1996 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]]. Lynch made his first career sack on Cardinals’ quarterback [[Kent Graham]] for a five-yard loss in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals - October 20th, 1996 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199610200crd.htm |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> On October 27, 1996, Lynch recorded eight combined tackles and intercepted a pass by Packers’ quarterback [[Brett Favre]] during a 13–7 loss at the [[1996 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]] in Week 9.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers - October 27th, 1996 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199610270gnb.htm |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> On November 24, 1996, Lynch recorded four combined tackles, forced a fumble, and made an interception during a 13–7 victory against the [[1996 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] in Week 13.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - November 24th, 1996 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199611240tam.htm |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> Lynch intercepted a pass by Saints’ quarterback [[Jim Everett]] to seal the Buccaneers’ win with 4:45 remaining. This became Lynch’s second consecutive game with a fourth quarter interception to seal the Buccaneers’ victory.<ref name="Saving"/> Lynch completed the [[1996 NFL season]] with 100 combined tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one sack in 16 games and 14 starts.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL #47 John Lynch -ESPN (1996) |url=http://espn.com/nfl/playergamelog?playerId=428&season=1996&lang=EN |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: John Lynch (1996) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/johnlynch/2501821/gamelogs?season=1996 |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
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| − | On September 5, 1997, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Lynch to a four-year, $6.8 million contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Bucs Make a Statement |url=https://www.si.com/vault/1997/12/08/8093378/the-bucs-make-a-statementthe-downward-spiral-of-the-nfc-eastjaguars-johnson-a-coveted-quarterback |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=SI.com |date=December 7, 1997}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1997-09-05-9709050439-story.html |access-date=November 25, 2018 |newspaper=Hartford Courant |date=September 5, 1997}}</ref> Head coach Tony Dungy retained Lynch as the starting strong safety to begin the regular season. He began the season starting alongside free safety [[Melvin Johnson (American football)|Melvin Johnson]]. On September 19, 1997, Lynch was received a $7,500 fine from the league for an illegal hit on Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver [[Chris Walsh (American football)|Chris Walsh]] while he was out of bounds. This became his second fine in the first three games as he also received a $5,000 fine for an illegal hit on 49ers’ running back [[William Floyd (American football)|William Floyd]] during the season-opener.<ref>{{cite web |title=Illegal Hit Costs Bucs’ Lynch $7,500 |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1997-09-20-9709200100-story.html |access-date=November 25, 2018 |newspaper=Chicago Tribune |date=September 20, 1997}}</ref> In Week 9, he collected a season-high 13 combined tackles as the Buccaneers lost 10–6 against the [[1997 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]]. He started in all 16 games in [[1997 NFL season|1997]] and recorded 110 combined tackles, two interceptions, and forced a fumble.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL #47 John Lynch -ESPN (1997) |url=http://espn.com/nfl/playergamelog?playerId=428&season=1997&lang=EN |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref name="stats7">{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: John Lynch (1997) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/johnlynch/2501821/gamelogs?season=1997 |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Lynch was named to the [[1998 Pro Bowl]], marking the first [[Pro Bowl]] selection in the first five years of his career. |
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| − | |quote=“He is our equalizer. He's our eighth man in the box against the run. He'll take your head off. Everybody around here respects him for that.”<ref>{{cite web |title=ON PRO FOOTBALL; Bucs, and Lynch, Come to Hit, Hit, Hit |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/12/30/sports/on-pro-football-bucs-and-lynch-come-to-hit-hit-hit.html |access-date=November 25, 2018 |newspaper=New York Times |last=George |first=Thomas |date=December 30, 1997}}</ref> |
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| − | The [[1997 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] finished second in the [[NFC Central]] with a 10–6 record and earned a wildcard berth. On December 28, 1997, Lynch started in his first career playoff game and recorded eight combined tackles as the Buccaneers defeated the [[1997 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]] 20–10 in the NFC Wildcard Game. The following week, he made three combined tackles during the Buccaneers’ 21–7 loss at the [[1997 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]] in the NFC Divisional Round.<ref name="stats7"/> |
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| − | In 1998, Lynch started alongside free safety [[Charles Mincy]] and cornerbacks [[Ronde Barber]] and [[Donnie Abraham]].<ref>{{cite web |title=1998 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/1998_roster.htm |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 5, he collected a season-high 13 combined tackles during a 20–3 victory against the [[1998 New York Giants season|New York Giants]]. Lynch was inactive for the Buccaneers’ Week 10 loss to the [[1998 Tennessee Oilers season|Tennessee Oilers]] due to a neck injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=PRO FOOTBALL / Tampa Bay Buccaneers Lynch practices, still doubtful |url=https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20021213/pro-football--tampa-bay-buccaneers-lynch-practices-still-doubtful |access-date=November 25, 2018 |newspaper=Herad Tribune |last=Balog |first=Tom |date=December 13, 1998}}</ref> On December 13, 1998, Lynch recorded three combined tackles and made two interceptions as the Buccaneers’ defeated the [[1998 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] 16–3. Lynch made both interceptions off of pass attempts by Steelers’ quarterback [[Kordell Stewart]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - December 13th, 1998 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199812130tam.htm |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 16, Lynch made six combined tackles, a season-high two sacks, and forced a fumble during a 20–16 loss at the [[1998 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]]. Lynch sacked Redskins’ quarterback [[Trent Green]] for a 14-yard loss and forced a fumble that was recovered by teammate [[Steve White (American football)|Steve White]] in the first quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Redskins - December 19th, 1998 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199812190was.htm |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> Lynch complete the [[1998 NFL season]] with 85 combined tackles, two interceptions, two sacks, and a forced fumble in 15 games and 15 starts.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL #47 John Lynch -ESPN (1998) |url=http://espn.com/nfl/playergamelog?playerId=428&season=1998&lang=EN |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> |
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| − | Lynch returned as the starter and played alongside free safety [[Damien Robinson]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite web |title=1999 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/1999_roster.htm |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 10, Lynch collected a season-high 12 combined tackles and forced a fumble during a season debut 17–10 win against the [[1999 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]]. Lynch started in all 16 games in [[1997 NFL season|1997]] and recorded 116 combined tackles, two interceptions, forced a fumble, and was credited with half a sack.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL #47 John Lynch -ESPN (1999) |url=http://espn.com/nfl/playergamelog?playerId=428&season=1999&lang=EN |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Lynch was named first-team [[Associated Press|A.P.]] [[1999 All-Pro Team|All-Pro]] and was also selected to play in the [[2000 Pro Bowl]]. |
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| − | The [[1999 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] finished first in the [[NFC Central]] Division with an 11–5 record and earned a first round bye. On January 15, 2000, Lynch recorded eight combined tackles and intercepted a pass by Redskins’ quarterback [[Brad Johnson (American football)|Brad Johnson]] during a 14–13 victory against the [[1999 Washington Redskins]] in the NFC Divisional Round. The following week, Lynch recorded three tackles as the Buccaneers lost 11–6 at the [[1999 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]] in the NFC Championship Game.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFC Championship - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at St. Louis Rams - January 23rd, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200001150tam.htm |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> |
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| − | On September 11, 2000, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Lynch to a six-year, $24 million contract extension that included $5.6 million guaranteed.<ref>{{cite web |title=Agent's Take: Breaking down the richest deals in the salary cap era |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-breaking-down-the-richest-deals-in-the-salary-cap-era/ |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=cbssports.com |last=Corry |first=Joel |date=April 18, 2014}}</ref><ref name="ends">{{cite web |title=Lynch’s career with Bucs ends |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2004-03-12-0403120334-story.html |access-date=November 25, 2018 |newspaper=Orlando Sentinel |last=Harry |first=Chris |date=March 12, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Super Bowl XXXVII -- Tampa Bay Bios|url=https://www.upi.com/Super-Bowl-XXXVII-Tampa-Bay-Bios/90531043341027/ |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=UPI.com |date=January 23, 2003}}</ref> Head coach Tony Dungy retained the starting secondary from the previous season, including safeties Lynch and Damien Robinson and cornerbacks Ronde Barber and Donnie Abraham. In Week 6, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles during a 30–23 loss at the [[2000 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]]. Lynch started in all 16 games in [[2000 NFL season|2000]] and recorded 94 combined tackles, three interceptions, and one sack.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL #47 John Lynch -ESPN (2000) |url=http://espn.com/nfl/playergamelog?playerId=428&season=2000&lang=EN |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: John Lynch (2000) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/johnlynch/2501821/gamelogs?season=2000 |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
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| − | Head coach Tony Dungy named Lynch the starting strong safety to begin the sixth consecutive season. He started alongside free safety [[Dexter Jackson (safety)|Dexter Jackson]] in 2001. In Week 5, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (nine solo) during a 31–28 loss at the [[2001 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]]. He started in all 16 games in [[2001 NFL season|2001]] and recorded 87 combined tackles (62 solo), four pass deflections, three interceptions, and one sack.<ref name="career">{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: John Lynch (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/johnlynch/2501821/careerstats |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On January 2, 2002, it was announced that Lynch was selected to play in the [[2002 Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Pro Bowl Roster |url=https://www.upi.com/Pro-Bowl-roster/51921010004753/ |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=UPI.com |date=January 2, 2002}}</ref> |
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| − | On January 14, 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired head coach Tony Dungy after they finished third in the NFC Central with a 9–7 record and did not qualify for the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fire Tony Dungy |url=https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-Fire-Tony-Dungy-7719352.php |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=MRT.com |date=January 14, 2002}}</ref> New head coach [[Jon Gruden]] retained defensive coordinator [[Monte Kiffin]] and defensive backs coach [[Mike Tomlin]]. He also retained Lynch and Dexter Jackson as the starting safeties alongside cornerbacks Ronde Barber and [[Brian Kelly (cornerback)|Brian Kelly]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/2002_roster.htm |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> |
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| − | In a Week 7, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles during a 20–10 loss at the [[2002 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: John Lynch (2002) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/johnlynch/2501821/gamelogs?season=2002 |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On October 27, 2002, Lynch recorded three combined tackles, deflected three passes, and made two interceptions in the Buccaneers’ 12–9 win at the [[2002 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] in Week 8. Lynch intercepted both passes off Panthers’ quarterback [[Randy Fasani]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers - October 27th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210270car.htm |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 64 combined tackles (41 solo), five pass deflections, and three interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.<ref name="career"/> The [[2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] finished first in the [[NFC South]] with a 12–4 record and earned a first round bye. The Buccaneers defeated the [[2002 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]] 31–6 in the NFC Divisional Round. On January 19, 2003, Lynch recorded six solo tackles and broke up a pass during the Buccaneers’ 27–10 win at the [[2002 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] in the NFC Championship Game. On January 26, 2003, Lynch started in [[Super Bowl XXXVII]] and made one tackle and one pass deflection during the Buccaneers’ 48–21 win against the [[2002 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]]. |
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| − | Head coach Jon Gruden names Lynch the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, alongside free safety [[Dwight Smith (American football)|Dwight Smith]]. In Week 2, he collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (seven solo) during a 12–9 loss to the [[2003 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]]. Lynch was inactive for two games (Weeks 8–9) due to a shoulder injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lynch ‘doubtful’ |url=https://www.heraldtribune.com/article/LK/20031021/News/605230162/SH/ |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=heraldtribune.com |date=October 21, 2003}}</ref> He finished the season with 72 combined tackles (50 solo), six pass deflections, two interceptions, and was credited with half a sack in 14 games and 14 starts.<ref name="career"/> |
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| − | + | Lynch signed a free agent contract with the [[Denver Broncos]] prior to the 2004 season, despite being courted by the New England Patriots.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/08/patriots_sign_l.html |title=Patriots sign Lynch |publisher=''The Boston Globe''|last=Reiss |first=Mike |work=Boston.com |date=August 14, 2008 |accessdate=2008-11-28}}</ref> |
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+ | In the 2005 season, Lynch nearly made his second [[Super Bowl]], but the Broncos lost to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers|Steelers]] in the [[AFC Championship Game]]. |
| − | + | He served as the Broncos defensive captain in 2006 and 2007. On July 31, 2008, Lynch was granted his release by the Broncos.<ref>{{cite news|last=Williamson |first=Bill |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp08/news/story?id=3511880 |title=Lynch leaves Broncos, weighs options on and off field |work=Sports.espn.go.com |date=July 31, 2008 |accessdate=2008-11-28}}</ref> Lynch said in a news conference that his lack of playing time heading into this season was a reason for his departure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.9news.com/sports/pro_football/nfl/denver_broncos/article.aspx?storyid=96838&catid=72 |title=Broncos make it official, release John Lynch |publisher=K-USA NBC|work=9news.com |date= |accessdate=2008-11-28}}</ref> |
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| − | Lynch visited with the [[New England Patriots]] on August 13, 2008,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/08/patriots_hostin.html |title=Patriots hosting John Lynch |publisher=''The Boston Globe''|last=Reiss |first=Mike |work=Boston.com |date=August 13, 2008 |accessdate= |
+ | Lynch visited with the [[New England Patriots]] on August 13, 2008,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/08/patriots_hostin.html |title=Patriots hosting John Lynch |publisher=''The Boston Globe''|last=Reiss |first=Mike |work=Boston.com |date=August 13, 2008 |accessdate=2008-11-28}}</ref> then agreed to a 1-year deal worth $1.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80a001e4&template=with-video&confirm=true |title=Lynch getting acclimated to life with Patriots |work==NFL.com |date=August 17, 2008 |accessdate=2008-11-28}}</ref> However, on September 1, 2008, Lynch was released from the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80a693ef&template=without-video&confirm=true |title=Patriots cut Lynch, Jackson; add six to practice squad |work=NFL.com |date=September 2, 2008 |accessdate=2008-11-28}}</ref> |
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| − | On November 17, 2008, Lynch officially announced his retirement from football |
+ | On November 17, 2008, while in Tampa, Lynch officially announced his retirement from football and six days later he joined ''[[NFL on Fox]]'' in the broadcasting booth as a [[color commentator]]. He was paired with [[Chris Rose]]. His first game covered was the week 12, November 23, 2008, match-up of the Minnesota Vikings at the Jacksonville Jaguars. He now does commentary alongside [[Dick Stockton]]. |
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| − | Lynch was officially inducted into the Broncos’ Ring of Fame on October 23, 2016 in a ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, joining kicker Jason Elam and linebacker Simon Fletcher in the class of 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.9news.com/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/john-lynch-had-four-year-ring-of-fame-stay-in-denver/340315823 | title=John Lynch had four-year Ring of Fame stay in Denver | first=Mike | last=Klis | date=October 23, 2016 | work=9news.com | publisher=KUSA TV | location=Denver | accessdate=August 31, 2018}}</ref> One month later, he was inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor in a ceremony at [[Raymond James Stadium]] in November 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bucsnation.com/2016/11/3/13516130/john-lynch-inducted-into-buccaneers-ring-of-honor | title=John Lynch inducted into Buccaneers Ring of Honor | first=Sander | last=Philipse | date=November 3, 2016 | work=BucsNation.com | publisher=SB Nation | accessdate=August 31, 2018}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Lynch is married to Linda, older sister of his close friend and former NFL [[tight end]] [[John Allred (American football)|John Allred]]. He and Allred had a run-in during a 1997 NFL game that resulted in Allred almost getting knocked out from a hit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/John-Lynch-Baltimore-Ravens-San-Francisco-49ers-Inside-the-game-112311 |title=Ravens must make QB beat them |publisher=Fox Sports |last=Lynch |first=John |work=FoxSports.com |date=November 24, 2011 |accessdate=2012-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktr8ii01QaY |title=Top Ten Most Feared Tacklers: #10 John Lynch |publisher=jaw1987cchs |work=YouTube.com |date=January 14, 2011 |accessdate=2012-03-26}}</ref> |
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| − | | [[1999 NFL season|1999]] || [[1999 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|TB]] || 16 || 116 || 80 || 36 || 0.5 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 32 || 16 || 28 || 0 || 9 |
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| − | | [[2005 NFL season|2005]] || [[2005 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] || 16 || 61 || 44 || 17 || 4.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 8 |
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| − | | [[2006 NFL season|2006]] || [[2006 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] || 16 || 84 || 59 || 25 || 0.0 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5 |
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Revision as of 02:43, 27 July 2019
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| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: September 25, 1971 | |
| Place of birth: Hinsdale, Illinois | |
| Career information | |
| College: Stanford | |
| NFL Draft: 1993 / Round: 3 / Pick: 82 | |
| Debuted in 1993 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |
| Last played in 2007 for the Denver Broncos | |
| Career history | |
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers ( 1993– 2003)
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| Career highlights and awards | |
* 9× Pro Bowl (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
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| Tackles | 1,058 |
| Quarterback sacks | 13.0 |
| Interceptions | 26 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
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John Terrence Lynch, Jr. (born September 25, 1971) is a former American football strong safety who played fifteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and is a current color commentator for NFL on Fox.[1] He played college football at Stanford University, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft.
A nine-time Pro Bowl selection, Lynch earned a Super Bowl ring with the Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII. He also spent time with the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots before retiring as a free agent during the 2008 season. He was ranked No. 10 as the most feared tackler in NFL history, on the NFL Films production "Top 10 Most Feared Tacklers", for the NFL Network, a list shared with the likes of Dick Butkus, Lawrence Taylor, Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, and Jack Lambert.
Early years
Lynch was born in Hinsdale, Illinois. He attended Torrey Pines High School in the Carmel Valley/Del Mar area of San Diego, California, where he also played baseball and basketball.
College career
Lynch starred in baseball and football at Stanford University. While there he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.[2]
Baseball career
Lynch was drafted as a right handed pitcher by the Florida Marlins the second round (66th overall) of the 1992 amateur draft. He threw the first pitch in the organization's history as a member of the Erie Sailors, which was a 95 mph ball. His jersey is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He played two seasons in the minor leagues with the Sailors and Kane County Cougars, starting nine games and going 1–3 with a 2.36 earned run average.
He roomed with Edgar Renteria according to the Oct 31 broadcast of the Oakland Raiders versus Seattle Seahawks, which Lynch acts as a broadcaster for.
Football career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lynch was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (82nd pick overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. Lynch played his first 11 seasons in the league with the Buccaneers. He earned his title as "Grade A Hardo" during his early tenure with the Bucs under John Gruden.
In 2002, Lynch collected a Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in San Diego. He was the first player to wear a microphone in the Super Bowl.
Lynch was released by the Buccaneers following the 2003 season for salary cap reasons.[3]
Denver Broncos
Lynch signed a free agent contract with the Denver Broncos prior to the 2004 season, despite being courted by the New England Patriots.[4]
In the 2005 season, Lynch nearly made his second Super Bowl, but the Broncos lost to the Steelers in the AFC Championship Game.
He served as the Broncos defensive captain in 2006 and 2007. On July 31, 2008, Lynch was granted his release by the Broncos.[5] Lynch said in a news conference that his lack of playing time heading into this season was a reason for his departure.[6]
New England Patriots
Lynch visited with the New England Patriots on August 13, 2008,[7] then agreed to a 1-year deal worth $1.5 million.[8] However, on September 1, 2008, Lynch was released from the team.[9]
Retirement
On November 17, 2008, while in Tampa, Lynch officially announced his retirement from football and six days later he joined NFL on Fox in the broadcasting booth as a color commentator. He was paired with Chris Rose. His first game covered was the week 12, November 23, 2008, match-up of the Minnesota Vikings at the Jacksonville Jaguars. He now does commentary alongside Dick Stockton.
Personal
Lynch is married to Linda, older sister of his close friend and former NFL tight end John Allred. He and Allred had a run-in during a 1997 NFL game that resulted in Allred almost getting knocked out from a hit.[10][11]
References
- ↑ Mayer, Larry. "Lynch didn't quite send message he intended". ChicagoBears.com. http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Lynch-didnt-quite-send-message-he-intended/768aa52a-87ee-440e-8903-104b24d8ff38. Retrieved 2012-09-23. "Former NFL safety John Lynch, who's broadcasting Sunday's Bears-Rams game at Soldier Field on Fox, will never forget Brandon Marshall's first practice with the Denver Broncos."
- ↑ The Rainbow, vol. 132, no. 4, p. 26,
- ↑ "Lynch's 11-year run in Tampa ends". Sports.espn.go.com. March 12, 2004. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1756924. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
- ↑ Reiss, Mike (August 14, 2008). "Patriots sign Lynch". Boston.com. The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/08/patriots_sign_l.html. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
- ↑ Williamson, Bill (July 31, 2008). "Lynch leaves Broncos, weighs options on and off field". Sports.espn.go.com. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp08/news/story?id=3511880. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
- ↑ "Broncos make it official, release John Lynch". 9news.com. K-USA NBC. http://www.9news.com/sports/pro_football/nfl/denver_broncos/article.aspx?storyid=96838&catid=72. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
- ↑ Reiss, Mike (August 13, 2008). "Patriots hosting John Lynch". Boston.com. The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/08/patriots_hostin.html. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
- ↑ "Lynch getting acclimated to life with Patriots". =NFL.com. August 17, 2008. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80a001e4&template=with-video&confirm=true. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
- ↑ "Patriots cut Lynch, Jackson; add six to practice squad". NFL.com. September 2, 2008. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80a693ef&template=without-video&confirm=true. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
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