Let’s just start this right with the most realistic stuff, and then get to the gauzier, giddier aspects a little later in the item…
-Obviously there are some complications with the idea of Marshawn Lynch possibly un-retiring and ending up with the Raiders in either a trade with Seattle or after Seattle releases him.
First: Yes, Seattle still has his rights. That might not be a huge hurdle, but it’s the first one.
At some point, Lynch and the Raiders–even if they’re ready to join up–have to see what the Seahawks will do if and when Lynch announces he is un-retiring and it’s possible Seattle will try to hold onto him and see if the Raiders will trade for him.