John Lynch - 49ers GM

Originally posted by ninerjok:

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

Originally posted by ninerjok:
You gotta love all these reports that say the Niners have expressed interest in such n such player or this guy or X free agent, with a big or semi-big name and yet everyone knows we almost never sign any of them.

Since taking over as General Manager in 2017, John Lynch has signed numerous veteran free agents to shape the San Francisco 49ers' roster. His strategy began with a massive overhaul and transitioned into surgical veteran additions to supplement a homegrown core. [1]

Year-by-Year Veteran Free Agent Signings2017: The Aggressive RebuildLynch signed 33 non-rookie free agents in his first year, including 11 in the first 31 hours. [2, 3]

• Key Signings: WR Pierre Garçon (5-year, $47.5M), FB Kyle Juszczyk (4-year, $21M), K Robbie Gould, QB Brian Hoyer, WR Marquise Goodwin, LB Malcolm Smith, and DT Earl Mitchell.
• Other Additions: QB Matt Barkley, LB Brock Coyle, WR Aldrick Robinson, and DE Elvis Dumervil. [2, 4]

2018: Selective Strengthening [1] The focus shifted to specific defensive needs and offensive line stability. [5]

• Key Signings: CB Richard Sherman (3-year, $27.15M), C Weston Richburg (5-year, $47.5M), and RB Jerick McKinnon (4-year, $30M).
• Other Additions: G Jonathan Cooper, LB Korey Toomer, and G Mike Person. [5, 6, 7]

2019: Filling the Final Holes [5] Lynch targeted speed and veteran depth for what would become a Super Bowl run. [8]

• Key Signings: LB Kwon Alexander (4-year, $54M), RB Tevin Coleman (2-year, $8.5M), and CB Jason Verrett.
• Other Additions: WR Jordan Matthews and LB David Mayo. [8, 9]

2020: Defensive Depth & Special Teams [9] The team focused on retaining talent and finding value depth during the pandemic-impacted season. [10]

• Key Signings: DE Kerry Hyder, WR Travis Benjamin, and OL Tom Compton.
• Late Additions: TE Jordan Reed, WR Mohamed Sanu, and DE Ezekiel Ansah. [10, 11, 12]

2021: Veteran Secondary & O-LineLynch brought in high-floor veterans to stabilize the interior line and backfield. [13]

• Key Signings: C Alex Mack (3-year, $14.85M), Edge Samson Ebukam (2-year, $12M), and CB Josh Norman.
• Other Additions: S Tavon Wilson, WR Trent Sherfield, and QB Nate Sudfeld. [13]

2022: The "Big Splash" in the SecondaryLynch secured a premier cornerback to anchor the defense. [14]

• Key Signings: CB Charvarius Ward (3-year, $40.5M), WR/RS Ray-Ray McCloud, and S George Odum.
• Other Additions: LB Oren Burks and DT Hassan Ridgeway. [14]

2023: Interior DominanceThe headline move was the massive investment in the defensive interior. [15]

• Key Signings: DT Javon Hargrave (4-year, $84M), QB Sam Darnold, and CB Isaiah Oliver.
• Other Additions: DE Clelin Ferrell, C Jon Feliciano, and QB Brandon Allen. [15]

2024: Reloading the Defense [15] Lynch targeted veteran experience for a Super Bowl "recalibration". [16]

• Key Signings: DE Leonard Floyd, LB De'Vondre Campbell, and QB Josh Dobbs.
• Other Additions: DE Yetur Gross-Matos, CB Isaac Yiadom, and CB Chase Lucas. [16, 17]

2025: Veteran Support WaveA "first wave" of nine free agents was signed to provide depth across multiple positions. [18]

• Key Signings: QB Mac Jones, WR Demarcus Robinson (2-year), and CB Tre Brown.
• Other Additions: S Jason Pinnock, S Richie Grant, LB Luke Gifford, and LS Jon Weeks. [18, 19]

2026: Early Retention (Ongoing)As of early March 2026, the focus has been on retaining specialist continuity.

• Move: Re-signed Pro Bowl LS Jon Weeks to a 1-year, $1.49M deal. [19, 20]

This is what AI pulled up lol...

The point is the majority of all those guys listed were either historically injury-riddled, way past their prime or marginal starters at best

Originally posted by Zachary:
he also traded nothing for trent williams and mccaffrey. That buys him wiggle room. Also if we get a 2nd round or better pick for mac jones

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by Zachary:
he also traded nothing for trent williams and mccaffrey. That buys him wiggle room. Also if we get a 2nd round or better pick for mac jones

CMC was most definitely not a nothing trade lmao

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by Zachary:
he also traded nothing for trent williams and mccaffrey. That buys him wiggle room. Also if we get a 2nd round or better pick for mac jones

CMC was most definitely not a nothing trade lmao

A 2,3,4,5 for an MVP caliber runningback qualifies for me

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by Zachary:
he also traded nothing for trent williams and mccaffrey. That buys him wiggle room. Also if we get a 2nd round or better pick for mac jones

CMC was most definitely not a nothing trade lmao

A 2,3,4,5 for an MVP caliber runningback qualifies for me

This

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Baltimore wheels and deals for Max Crosby. While we sit on our thumbs. Make bold moves and get better. This team needs difference makers. Lynch doing absolutely nothing once again. We will get a 4th tier DE. Who will get shot in the ankle hanging out with rappers in dingy clubs.

Originally posted by Since07:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by Zachary:
he also traded nothing for trent williams and mccaffrey. That buys him wiggle room. Also if we get a 2nd round or better pick for mac jones

CMC was most definitely not a nothing trade lmao

A 2,3,4,5 for an MVP caliber runningback qualifies for me

This

McCaffery only played 10 games in 2 years when we traded for him. Same with TW dude had 3 major brain surgeries to remove a cancerous tumor. In hindsight we won those trades but at the time it was a bit risky

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by Zachary:
he also traded nothing for trent williams and mccaffrey. That buys him wiggle room. Also if we get a 2nd round or better pick for mac jones

CMC was most definitely not a nothing trade lmao

A 2,3,4,5 for an MVP caliber runningback qualifies for me

This

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Baltimore wheels and deals for Max Crosby. While we sit on our thumbs. Make bold moves and get better. This team needs difference makers. Lynch doing absolutely nothing once again. We will get a 4th tier DE. Who will get shot in the ankle hanging out with rappers in dingy clubs.

Please explain to me how we were supposed to beat the Ravens offer? They had #14 overall and we have #27 overall. And they offered another future 1st on top of it.

Being mad at these trades so far just isn't it.

The Niners would have needed to throw in at least a 2nd round pick along with their next 2 firsts and even that may not have been enough. Then the same fans that wanted them to make a deal would have complained come draft time that the Niners didn't get any good players. Plus they would have complained when they let some players leave because they were paying so much for edge rushers and couldn't afford some other key positions.

Originally posted by Cisco0623:
You guys are nuts; this isn't 2023 anymore. We are not a Max Crosby away from a championship. We have a decent, but aging roster with little to no depth. That type of move makes no sense given the state of the roster. Let's see how FA and the draft shake out then we can b***h lol