Alright, so I had this task, right? Needed to figure out when Marshawn Lynch played for different teams. Sounds simple, but dates can be tricky, especially when you’re pulling them from different places.
Digging for Data
First, I started by, you know, just searching around. I needed to find reliable sources listing his time with the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and Oakland Raiders.
Putting the Pieces Together
Once I had a few good sources, it was time to start organizing. The goal was to get clear start and end dates for each team.
- Buffalo Bills: I found he was drafted by them in 2007, so that was the easy start date. Finding the exact date he left was a bit tougher, had to check a few different sports sites to confirm. Got it down to mid-season 2010.
- Seattle Seahawks: This was next, picking up right where Buffalo ended. Tracking his trades and different contracts helped me find the end date, I realized he retired after the 2015 season.
- Seattle Seahawks Return: I found he returned from Seahawks, so I collected dates for this period, on December 23, 2019. And played until the season ended.
- Oakland Raiders: Then I saw he came out of retirement to play for Oakland,So I add new date for Raiders, starting 2017. That was pretty straightforward, lasting two seasons until the end of 2018.
Checking My Work
After pulling all the dates, I made sure to double-check everything. I read some articles about his career moves, just to be sure I wasn’t missing anything or getting any dates mixed up.
The Finished Product
So, after all that searching and organizing, I had a clear timeline of Marshawn Lynch’s career, with joined and left dates for each team. Not the most glamorous task, but hey, it’s gotta be done, right? It’s all about getting the details right.
