If you watched any portion of Super Bowl media day on Tuesday, Marshawn Lynch's aversion to answering questions undoubtedly became a lasting memory of the NFL's annual circus.

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When the Seattle Seahawks star running back offered nothing other than "I'm just here so I won't get fined," the assembled media pushed back with repeated questions. After over four minutes of monotony, the NFL Network and reporters watched Lynch walk away after fulfilling his contractual obligation.

That's when the hot takes started flowing in.

Dear Marshawn Lynch: without media coverage, your contracts would not be 7-8 figures. Please think outside box.

Sincerely,

Common Sense — Andy Benoit (@Andy_Benoit) January 27, 2015

The NFL should fine Marshawn Lynch for his performance at today's media day press conference. Embarrasing, unprofessional, childish. — Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 27, 2015

So you hope Marshawn Lynch 'tears an ACL' because he's a bad quote? Okie Doke. I think I'll stay off Facebook for, like, ever. — Brent Axe (@BrentAxeMedia) January 27, 2015

From Sports Illustrated to the Philadelphia Daily News, sports reporters and hosts put Lynch on blast.

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Never mind the fact that most players—even when giving long, thoughtful answers—rarely provide substantial quotes, anecdotes or anything other than a stock answer. With a potentially great Super Bowl on the horizon, the relative silence of one player was broadcast as an affront to the all-important and serious business of media day.

Should Lynch be forced to speak to the media? Does his personality bother you? Are you on the side of the media here?

Watch the video above for my thoughts on why the portrayal of Lynch has gone over the top and how journalists should look for other angles to opine about in the days leading up to the game.

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