Both Shanahan and York have referred to the clean-cut Lynch as “Captain America,” a nickname long ago given to Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach of the Dallas Cowboys. It fits Lynch too, with his easy smile and gregarious personality standing in stark contrast to his rugged, big-hitting style at Stanford and later with Tampa Bay and Denver. He’s one of seven players in NFL history named to at least four Pro Bowls with two franchises; five with the Buccaneers, and four with the Broncos.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 02, 2018 04:30 UTC