Last night, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch caused a lot of speculation with the following tweet hinting that a deal with fullback Kyle Juszczyk was imminent.
I'm thirsty. Niners fans, you want some "Juice?"
— John Lynch (@JohnLynch49ers) March 14, 2021
Then, Jed York tweeted the following, and some fans wondered if the 49ers' brain trust was having a drinking party. However, it allowed the hashtag #Kyle to trend on Twitter, which was entertaining. So, thanks for that, Jed.
I'm the luckiest man in the world. My wife @IamDaniellems our coach #Kyle our gm @JohnLynch49ers Love my life and those I share it with
— Jed York (@JedYork) March 14, 2021
It sounds like a new deal for Juszczyk could be coming, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic, and it could be finalized as quickly as today.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport adds that San Francisco and the fullback—or his representatives, at least—are scheduled to talk again this afternoon. While no deal is done yet, something could happen soon.
The two sides — #49ers and FB Kyle Juszczyk — are scheduled to talk again this afternoon, the latest in ongoing negotiations. The deal could get done at that point… but nothing done yet. https://t.co/Jm5jnkGWdE
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2021
ESPN's Adam Schefter spoke with Juszczyk's agent, Joe Linta, who had this to say about Lynch's late-night comments.
In response to John Lynch's early-morning tweet to 49ers' fans about wanting "Juice" - a reference to the 49ers' fullback - Kyle Juczykz's agent, Joe Linta, said this morning: "I would like juice, too. But it's expensive at this time of year."
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2021
We'll have to wait and see if something gets "hammered out" today, as Barrows states. Juszczyk, widely considered the best fullback in the league and an excellent lead blocker, is an integral part of head coach Kyle Shanahan's rushing attack. Juszczyk has earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections.
H/t to Patrick Tulini for the find.
