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John Lynch provides behind-the-scenes look at his home office, says 49ers will be ready for the draft
Mar 27, 2020 at 4:55 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers, like everyone else in the NFL, and so many in the world, are working remotely as the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the country and world.
Earlier,
Lynch took to Twitter to thank those essential workers who have been on the front line. He posted another video, this time providing fans a behind-the-scenes look at his home office as the 49ers continue their work preparing for next month's draft.
During the video, Lynch thanks his 49ers staff who are putting in all of the hard work despite the limitations.
"Our scouts, led by Adam Peters, Martin Mayhew, Ethan Waugh, have done just a tremendous job," said Lynch. "And our coaches are doing a tremendous job after the season getting caught up. And we will be ready for that draft."
You can watch Lynch's message below.
And of course, leave it to Matt Barrows of The Athletic to sit there and try to figure out what game film Lynch is going over in the background.
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