When comparing the situations,they were both brought in to see if they had anything left in the tank, but in Lynch's situation it was also a brilliant PR move, to lessen the blow of the Raiders leaving. Comparing the players, it's obvious Charles has a much more serious and extended inj history, whereas Beastmode was basically just salty at the 'Hawks, and who can blame him? Charles most recent inj has a low recovery rate for players in their prime, let alone after 30. That is the biggest concern w/him. Lynch however has no serious inj, plus will be running behind one of if not the best OL in the NFL, which those facts alone make it much more likely that Lynch is succesful. Oakland also has an established committee who's power back just left, a role that Lynch fits perfectly. So really, it's a no-brained that Lynch has a much higher chance of being the better signing. Tbh Elway was just taking a swing, whereas Reggie was signing a difference maker, 2 totally different situations.