Rumor had it Marshawn Lynch wouldn’t show up to the Seahawks mandatory

Rumor had it Marshawn Lynch wouldn’t show up to the Seahawks mandatory mini-camp. Beast Mode wanted a “small token of appreciation,” the word was, and he might retire if he didn’t get one. The tension mounted as the team opened camp Tuesday. The Internet tracked the story. “Our Long Regional Nightmare is over. Marshawn will report to a minicamp that no one will remember he almost missed.” —Michael Grey, ESPN Seattle, via Twitter • “I can confirm that Beast Mode is in the building.” —Terry Blount, via Twitter • “That’s a big win for the word ‘mandatory.’ ” —Blake Price, Team 1040 AM Vancouver, via Twitter • “You have to wonder if the Seahawks did anything to entice Marshawn Lynch to attend camp. Bringing in a bushel of midgets, perhaps.” —Seattle Sportsnet, via Twitter