Watch: Lynch comically avoids question about anthem protest
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Marshawn Lynch with a funny sidestep after being asked about the anthem. pic.twitter.com/wC6yNV8gHd
— Jordan Heck (@JordanHeckFF) August 17, 2017
It may be no surprise that Marshawn Lynch would be rather evasive about responding to any questions regarding his protest of the national anthem (or any other subject), but the Oakland Raiders running back added some humor when the subject was addressed on Thursday.
"I think the elephant just left the room because a little mouse just ran in here," joked Lynch. "Didn't they say elephants are scared of mouses or something? That motherfucker left, cousin."
The rest of Lynch's media session was quite entertaining as well.
#Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch, who spoke with local reporters today, remains a national treasure. I mean... 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/19v59QkbEQ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 17, 2017