When it comes to the most entertaining player in the NFL, there are probably only two real candidates. First, Rob Gronkowski. The loveable tight-end has developed a relationship with the media where he basically treats it like his friend. There are countless videos of the hulking New England Patriot hamming it up in his press conferences. 

The other option would have to be Marshawn Lynch. 

The man they call "Beast Mode" got his nickname from his unbelievable ability to break tackles, or just drag them with him. The iconic run associated with his nickname is the incredible 67-yard scamper during the NFC Wildcard matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints when Lynch broke tackle after tackle before throwing Tracy Porter off of him with a stiff arm and reaching the end zone. 

While this run branded itself into the minds of football fans, the running back has become known for a number of other reasons.

His approach the the media is much more... conserved. He has been fined in the past for not speaking to the media, but the man of few words (in the eyes of the media) is actually a hilarious individual that isn't afraid to speak his mind at all. He has been featured in a bunch of viral videos and has even made it onto TV series such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Here he is playing Mortal Combat against our other favourite athlete entertainer.

 

 

While Lynch has certainly built himself a strong brand, the association he may be best known for is his obsession with Skittles. He has been seen in the past munching down the colourful confectionary, but since his return to football on a new team - the Oakland Raiders - the Skittles have not been around so much.

Could it be because he is not allowed to eat the sugary sweets during game time? A video that emerged from Sunday Night Football sure makes it seem like that could be the case.

In the video, Lynch is sitting on the bench when a faceless person in a black coat strolls up to the outspoken running back. In a sneaky, behind-the-scenes sort of way, the mystery figure pulls out a package of Lynch's favourite treat and offers them up. The video ends with Lynch reaching out his hand to accept some Skittles, but the shady nature of the video certainly raises a few questions.

While it seems as though Lynch may have to munch his Skittles in hiding, there is something endearing about the fact that his love for the candy is so undying that he is willing to make under-the-table handoffs while in full Raiders uniform. It's not just for the publicity, people. 

(H/T The Checkdown)