PHOTO: Patriots running backs throw shade at Marshawn Lynch, clarify t-shirt on Twitter
New England Patriots running backs Brandon Bolden and LeGarrette Blount were seen Tuesday sporting T-shirts that read "Bitch Mode," a not so subtle shot at Marshawn Lynch's "Beast Mode" brand.
This is some pretty incredible satire. Is it a comment on our pervasive brand culture? Are they taking on the disturbing trend of media avoidance? Did they "do their job" and iron the logos on themselves?
LeGarrett Blount, Brandon Bolden throw shade at Marshawn Lynch with "Bitch Mode" T-shirt http://t.co/YKbyWTaxmS pic.twitter.com/4y4gKvwZ7P
— Larry Brown (@LBSports) February 4, 2015
The idea of these two rapscallions staying up all hours of the night, work-shopping ideas before settling on "Bitch Mode" is truly heartwarming.
The Seahawks, for their part, weren't too pleased. At least not Bruce Irvin:
Blount Had a sign that said bitch mode? Lol and they said we had no class
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) February 4, 2015
Blount took to Twitter on Wednesday night to say that it was all in good fun, that he has nothing but respect for Lynch "and how he plays the game," and added there's a reason Lynch is called "Beast Mode."
To the victors go the spoils, we suppose.
Career Stats:
Brandon Bolden: 634 rushing yards, six touchdowns, one Super Bowl
LeGarrette Blount: 3,258 rushing yards, 25 touchdowns, one Super Bowl
Marshawn Lynch: 8,695 rushing yards, 71 touchdowns, one Super Bowl
- With h/t to Larry Brown Sports