Lynch was reportedly unsure if he would speak during the mandatory media session. He did not talk with the Seattle media for most of the 2013 season, which resulted in the league office threatening to fine him $50,000. Lynch decided to speak on Tueday, but for less than seven minutes, which was enough to keep the NFL from fining him. With his obligation paid, Lynch walked away from the hour-long session.
However, Lynch did not leave the Prudential Center. (Heck, it was probably a long walk back to the hotel). Instead, Lynch hung around and spoke with teammates, wearing dark sunglasses and a hoodie to conceal his identity. NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders tracked down Lynch, though, and that's when things got weird.
Lynch started the live interview with an s-bomb, which Sanders ignored. It ended with Lynch referring to himself in the third person as "Beast Mode," his nickname.
The show will feature regular appearances from his girlfriend, Tracey Edmonds and will focus on him raising his children. Deion is raising 8 kids at his home, plus nearly 900 others through his school and academy. This week, both he and Tracey began promoting the non-scripted show. His credo, which he’ll share during the show, is simple:
‘When I die, I want people to know me not just for football and baseball, and as one of the best fathers who ever lived.’
Check out OWN’s description, prior to the name change.
It’s Prime’s Time” (working title) is the hilarious and compelling real life story of Deion Sanders, the football legend, baseball great, broadcaster, Hall of Famer, international superstar, businessman, educator and father, as he strives to keep all the facets of his complicated, crazy and chaotic life in balance and under control. Deion faces the challenges of raising his five children in a household that also includes his mother, her foster children and his aunt and uncle, while guiding the future of Prime Prep Academy, the charter school he created to try to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in underserved areas.
He plays the role of father, leader, bread-winner, coach and teacher for everyone around him. And in those rare instances when he gets a little overwhelmed, his girlfriend, producer and businesswoman Tracey Edmonds who has two sons of her own, is there to help pick up the slack. The series is produced by Edmonds Entertainment, Prime Time Media Ventures and Rogue Atlas Productions in association with Lionsgate. Executive producers are Eli Frankel, Tracey E. Edmonds and Deion Sanders.
Prime needed immediate attention after arriving in Los Angeles — and tells us he received assistance from two very helpful firefighters.
We’re told the 46-year old athlete is currently being checked out for kidney stones — as well as possible appendix issues … but still no firm answer on the cause.
Sanders couldn’t have been in too much pain though … since he had time to snap pics with the guys who helped him out.
