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Mike Macdonald explains interaction with Marshawn Lynch during the game

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 29: Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the ball during the third quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field on December 29, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The San Francisco 49ers top the Seattle Seahawks 26-21. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 29: Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the ball during the third quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field on December 29, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The San Francisco 49ers top the Seattle Seahawks 26-21. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

The Seattle Seahawks have a unique relationship with their former players, as many can be spotted at the facilities or sidelines during the games. Of all the former players, I know we can all agree no one is as unique as former running back Marshawn Lynch.

On Sunday during the Week 1 showdown against the Denver Broncos, Lynch was in attendance to support his former team. After all, the Seahawks were playing their opponent from Super Bowl XLVIII - of which Lynch was integral to bringing Seattle a Lombardi.

The Seahawks were having one of the sloppiest first halves, specifically first quarters, we've seen from them in a while. Despite four possessions, Seattle had only managed to score a field goal, which followed three drives that ended in an interception and two punts. Towards the end of the first quarter, head coach Mike Macdonald received some rather... unique... encouragement from the Seahawks legend.

No one but Marshawn Lynch could get away with this, and quite frankly, as he should. Lynch is easily one of the most beloved Seattle sports figures, and the 12th Man most assuredly loves to see one of their icons still hanging around the franchise.

Macdonald was of course asked about this after the game, and gave a candid answer to the surprise visit:

"Yeah, never had a former player talk to me mid-game. It's pretty cool. I

was like, we have another three quarters to play," Macdonald chuckled.

"It's awesome. He's one of my favorite players of all-time. He's incredible. Yeah, funny. Came up right behind me. I found myself talking to him as they were taking the field. I was like, oh, shoot, I need to call on first down."

Being a little starstruck by Marshawn Lynch? Yeah, I think it's safe to say Macdonald wouldn't be the only person in the Emerald City who would have a similar reaction.

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