John Lynch - 49ers GM | Page 2531

Originally posted by gold49digger:
Originally posted by GEEK:
Originally posted by gold49digger:
We had like 5 picks, if you told me the day before the draft we could leave it with 2 1st round picks and a pro bowl OT I would tell you to gtfo of here. Solid job Lynch.

Solid job, but let's keep it in perspective.

We needed to draft Kinlaw because Lynch busted on the Solomon Thomas selection and we couldn't afford Buckner. If Solomon Thomas panned out, we could have used that first round pick on Wirfs, potentially not needing Trent Williams. And we needed Aiyuk because Pettis production took a massive dump.

Additionally, we went all in on trading away draft picks in a class that is going to be known for having the best depth in years. This is seriously mortgaging our future when we will have needs at CB, SS, RG, EDGE, and potentially RB in 2021 due to multiple players on the last year of their contract. And we are doing it at a time where the 2020 NFL season is in jeopardy due to COVID-19.

When you can get a starting WR, DT, and LT by utilizing the draft and trades vs. free agent signings, that's a big f'in win. But these needs are self-inflicted because of poor investments in the early rounds. But good for Lynch for being decisive and bullish on these moves to correct the mistakes.

That bold is a huge key. Not a lot of GMs can swallow their pride and admit mistakes right away. I'll take a guy that will make mistakes but is willing to acknowledge it and fix it. But you're right a lot of these moves are because of past mistakes. But that happens to every team in the NFL.

Happens to every team yes, but dangerous mistake for #3 overall (Thomas) and then trading up for a player (Pettis) and giving up a 3rd in the process.

Apr 25, 2020 at 10:10 AM

#37955

kdoggie
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Who needs draft picks when you have John Lynch as GM?

Apr 25, 2020 at 10:14 AM

#37956

communist
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fifth this year, third next year, for a nfl- and Shanahan-proven tackle? That is a bank robbery. Nice job, Mr lynch.

Apr 25, 2020 at 10:19 AM

#37957

808niner4lyphe
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The Lynch is not done yet. Heard he's moving Pettis and the 6th rd pick to Tampa for OJ Howard...lol

Apr 25, 2020 at 10:27 AM

#37958

ninerjok
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He didn't really lie about Joe the other day. He said "there's nothing that leads us to believe he won't play this year." He technically didn't believe that until a couple days later so it's a half-truth. Even if he actually did know and was straight up lying, who cares.

Apr 25, 2020 at 10:38 AM

#37959

Fresno49er
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Originally posted by 808niner4lyphe:
The Lynch is not done yet. Heard he's moving Pettis and the 6th rd pick to Tampa for OJ Howard...lol

Dont mess with my emotions like that

Apr 25, 2020 at 10:39 AM

#37960

NinerBuff
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Originally posted by Fresno49er:
Originally posted by 808niner4lyphe:
The Lynch is not done yet. Heard he's moving Pettis and the 6th rd pick to Tampa for OJ Howard...lol

Dont mess with my emotions like that

Can you imagine...

Apr 25, 2020 at 10:41 AM

#37961

weit53
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So we're not getting a gem in the 5th this year? :(

Apr 25, 2020 at 10:44 AM

#37962

Fresno49er
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Originally posted by weit53:
So we're not getting a gem in the 5th this year? :(

We got a foundational gem in Trent Williams

Apr 25, 2020 at 10:49 AM

#37963

PhillyNiner
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Baller move John, baller move

Apr 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM

#37964

blizzuntz
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Tunsil went for 2 1st rd picks

Apr 25, 2020 at 11:02 AM

#37965

IHATELOWELLCOHN
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Hey naysayers (Cohn, Sakamoto, our so called fans here on the zone etc.). When it comes to football Lynch and Kyle are smarter than you. Try not to forget that when your typing your stupidity. I say this with all the arrogance and pompousness I can muster in my 5'7 220 lb. frame. I love my team and it's FO. Now all that's left is for Jimmy to shove it up everyone's you know what. Damn it's great to be a 49ers fan.