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 But it took for Lynch to be on a promotional tour in Turkey.
Lynch is in Turkey helping the non-profit organization American
Football Without Barriers, which supports the growth of American
football.
He was asked about the Seahawks' final offensive play in the Super
Bowl, when Seattle coach Pete Carroll decided to call for a pass at
the one-yard line instead of handing the ball off to his star
running back. Russell Wilson's pass was intercepted by Patriots
cornerback Malcolm Butler to seal New England's 28-24 victory.
"To be honest with you, I would be lying if I didn't tell you that I
was expecting the ball," Lynch said. "Yes, I was expecting the ball.
But in life, these things happen. Like I told a reporter after the
game, it's a team sport. I had no problem with the decision of the
play-calling. ... I don't know what went into that call. I mean,
maybe it was a good thing that I didn't get the ball. I mean, you
know, it cost us the Super Bowl. I have full confidence in my
teammates to execute that plan because we've done it so many more
times. But would I love to have had the ball there? Yes, I would
have. But the game is over, and I am in Turkey."
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Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said the team will use
the franchise tag on wide receiver Dez Bryant at the deadline Monday
and will let running back DeMarco Murray hit free agency.
Speaking to FOX Sports, Jones said "we're eyeing a franchise tag"
for Bryant and Murray will "see what's out on the market" when he
becomes a free agent on March 10.
The Cowboys have been trying to sign Bryant to a long-term contract.
The franchise tag would cost the Cowboys around $12.3 million for
2015.
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The Atlanta Falcons want to re-sign linebacker Sean Weatherspoon,
who has missed all but seven games over the past two seasons due to
injuries.
New coach Dan Quinn sees Weatherspoon as an important cog in his
defense, and views Weatherspoon's injuries as a string of bad luck.
Weatherspoon is slated to become a free agent March 10.
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The NFL Competition Committee will consider expanding in-season
rosters from 53 players to 55, according to Pro Football Talk's Mike
Florio.
The report said that opposition to larger rosters previously came
from the fact some teams were having trouble staying under a salary
cap. In recent years, however, the salary cap has been increasing
more quickly and, coupled with the impact of the rookie wage scale
on the market for veterans, there is enough extra cash available to
pay two more players per team. (Editing by Gene Cherry)
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