Because Marshawn Lynch can be an unpredictable guy at times, the fact that he hadn't filed retirement papers this offseason and the Seattle Seahawks never put him on the reserve/retired list seemed to leave the door open just a little bit for a comeback.
Not so much anymore. On Thursday the Seahawks placed Lynch on the reserve/retired list, for all realistic purposes putting an official end to a fantastic career.
But was it a Hall of Fame career?
Because the Pro Football Hall of Fame puts a maximum number on each class and there are so many great players who will be eligible by the time Lynch can be considered, it will be tough.