“I’m just here so I won’t get fined” Trademarked by Lynch in Response to Fans

Last week, Seattle Seahawks star running back Marshawn Lynch filed a trademark of the now-household phrase “I’m just here so I won’t get fined,” which he popularized during Super Bowl XLIX media day.

Marshawn Lynch has had a storied history with the media, giving reporters little to nothing worth printing during interviews.  Some say it is selfish for him to withhold his opinion from his fan base, and some say it is unfair to force the football player to speak about the game.  Either …

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