John Lynch - 49ers GM | Page 4285

4ML · 2017-01-29T17:29:58-08:00

Lucked into Shanahan but Lynch as a GM? Wtf?? So many qualified GMs 49ers interviewed...and in the end - they decided to hire a guy who has ZERO experience working in a NFL Front Office. He has ZERO experience as a scout at any level. I understand, so many potential GM candidates rejected 49ers. But, to hire a guy who has never held a position that is in no way related to a day-2-day job profile of a GM is unbelievable. I'm sure Lynch is a smart guy...he was a smart player...but that has NOTHING to do with being a GM. Why take the risk at this time? --------------- edit: After having some time to digest this news...wish him all the best and I hope he proves ppl wrong. Still don't understand why we needed to take such a risk but it is what it is now. I do have to say - his first presser made a positive impression.

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:37 PM

#64261

ComeOnDeberg
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall (former 1st rounder). The most important thing on this team is WR with your first pick. This is why you can never win with Shany and Lynch. With edge pass rush needs, OT, OG, C needs and S needs. Even CB depth. This is not a serious team. He's just completely WR obsessed. Always just 1 more WR away.

What's laughable is he won't even see the field

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:38 PM

#64262

9erson3
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Originally posted by FaTaL:
This was a pure Shanahan pick, lynch is just a figurehead

They took all D last year. Some of those insured and we almost forget they are here. They come back. One pick O not the end of the world. Maybe the rest to D.

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:41 PM

#64263

captveg
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Originally posted by FaTaL:
This was a pure Shanahan pick, lynch is just a figurehead

There's a lot more to being GM than the draft. And then when it comes to the draft the team's draft board is influenced far more by the scouts and the entire coaching staff than people like to consider.

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:42 PM

#64264

SanDiego49er
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Originally posted by ComeOnDeberg:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall (former 1st rounder). The most important thing on this team is WR with your first pick. This is why you can never win with Shany and Lynch. With edge pass rush needs, OT, OG, C needs and S needs. Even CB depth. This is not a serious team. He's just completely WR obsessed. Always just 1 more WR away.

What's laughable is he won't even see the field

I'm sure he won't. They will say he doesn't know the routes and blocking yet. While we have other pressing needs.

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:44 PM

#64265

TheRickestRick
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Here's hoping that 5th rounder they got makes the team... makes no sense to trade back the second time for a WR who likely wont get much time as a rookie. If they like the kid then pick him at 30 and get that 5th year option.

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:46 PM

#64266

brodiebluebanaszak
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Originally posted by captveg:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:

Originally posted by Darkness49ers:
A wide receiver Lol
This mf refuses to address the offensive line.

Its incredible.

Isn't it a bad OL prospect draft?

I want OL as well, but WR was also a need. Also need EDGE and DBs.

WWe just need a alignment that can do an average job. Not a bad s***** job. This is the perfect draft for that. We need to get the best average lineman we possibly can.

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:49 PM

#64267

genus49
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Winters to Dallas

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:49 PM

#64268

49er-from-Yavin-IV
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Dee Winters to the Cowboys for a 5th round pick.

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:54 PM

#64269

brodiebluebanaszak
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Can someone answer this question: why did we pass on omar cooper at 27 to cleverly take this nobody 6 pics later? How is this high level C Suite draft jujitsu?

[ Edited by brodiebluebanaszak on Apr 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM ]

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM

#64270

Hysterikal
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Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
Can someone answer this question: why did we pass on the number one receiver in the draft at 27 to cleverly take this nobody 6 pics later? How is this high level C Suite draft jujitsu?

When did we pass on the number 1 receiver in the draft at 27. Tyson was loooong gone by 27

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:58 PM

#64271

brodiebluebanaszak
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Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
Can someone answer this question: why did we pass on the number one receiver in the draft at 27 to cleverly take this nobody 6 pics later? How is this high level C Suite draft jujitsu?

When did we pass on the number 1 receiver in the draft at 27. Tyson was loooong gone by 27

Im talking about cooper

Apr 24, 2026 at 5:01 PM

#64272

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Anticipated a run on LB last year with the reach on Martin just to watch a run on OL. He did this again and watch the run on edge

Apr 24, 2026 at 5:04 PM

#64273

FaTaL
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Originally posted by Predator85:
Anticipated a run on LB last year with the reach on Martin just to watch a run on OL. He did this again and watch the run on edge

Speaking of Martin does he even have a future here?

Apr 24, 2026 at 5:05 PM

#64274

btthepunk
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Originally posted by FaTaL:

Originally posted by Predator85:
Anticipated a run on LB last year with the reach on Martin just to watch a run on OL. He did this again and watch the run on edge

Speaking of Martin does he even have a future here?

I'd think so since they just traded Winters.

Apr 24, 2026 at 5:06 PM

#64275

Heroism
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Originally posted by FaTaL:
This was a pure Shanahan pick, lynch is just a figurehead

Did you see Shanahan's expression in the war room? He sure as hell doesn't look happy about the pick.