John Lynch - 49ers GM | Page 4305

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 25, 2026 at 10:20 AM

#64561

SmokeyJoe
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Originally posted by billbird2111:
A tackle? WHO? Multiple occasions? Using a first or second round pick on an offensive tackle? Please inform me of these "multiple occasions." I'm aware of just one. Only one. In damn near one decade.

To he fair, you initially said linemen. Now you're saying tackle.

They've drafted one tackle in the first two rounds, and two linemen overall.

I don't think it changes your argument much either way. It's not a picture of serious investment.

[ Edited by SmokeyJoe on Apr 25, 2026 at 10:32 AM ]

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:25 AM

#64562

evil
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Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by evil:

Originally posted by billbird2111:
This team just cannot, or will not, spend a high pick on an offensive lineman. They just will not do it.

Except they have done it on multiple occasions, assuming we are talking day 1 or day 2 picks.

A tackle? WHO? Multiple occasions? Using a first or second round pick on an offensive tackle? Please inform me of these "multiple occasions." I'm aware of just one. Only one. In damn near one decade.

First, you said OL not OT.

As to who :Glinch in the first, Banks in the second and Puni was a third

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:29 AM

#64563

LifelongNiner
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Originally posted by glorydayz:

Originally posted by billbird2111:
This team just cannot, or will not, spend a high pick on an offensive lineman. They just will not do it.

4th round is not even a high pick

4th is about right for IOL, but we don't even do that. But you are right, it's not exactly high.

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:32 AM

#64564

alwayssecond
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lynch secretly works for the rams or seahawks. there is no other way around it

fire lynch chants should start soon

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:33 AM

#64565

Tigerlaw
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Lynch must really believe the Robert Jones signing at OG is good enough...thats all I can think of

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:41 AM

#64566

Hoovtrain
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Can someone explain that trade? That seems pointless to net a 27' 6th

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:42 AM

#64567

ComeOnDeberg
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Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Can someone explain that trade? That seems pointless to net a 27' 6th

He's needs to be fired

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:42 AM

#64568

braap49er
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Fire this dude already.

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:42 AM

#64569

kezarkid
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Can't believe the old guys he continues to pick too , 4 of the 5 guys are 24 or 25

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:43 AM

#64570

RonMexico
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Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Can someone explain that trade? That seems pointless to net a 27' 6th

I don't get it

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:45 AM

#64571

captveg
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Originally posted by kezarkid:
Can't believe the old guys he continues to pick too , 4 of the 5 guys are 24 or 25

Dude, expect 25--35% of guys entering the draft going forward to be 24/25 due to the NIL and guys staying in college for 5-6 years for the $$$.

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:46 AM

#64572

mitpdub
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Originally posted by RonMexico:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Can someone explain that trade? That seems pointless to net a 27' 6th

I don't get it

Maybe it's a round the scouts pick. At least they will have some control even though it was a dump off for good year.

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM

#64573

captveg
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Originally posted by mitpdub:

Originally posted by RonMexico:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Can someone explain that trade? That seems pointless to net a 27' 6th

I don't get it

Maybe it's a round the scouts pick. At least they will have some control even though it was a dump off for good year.

2027 draft is projected to be much better than this draft. A 6th next year is probably fairly comparable to a 3rd-4th this year.

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM

#64574

tohara3
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If we don't draft a safety i think we will be signing Justin Simmons after the draft. Guess we will see. Go get me Michael Trigg TE Baylor now, John.

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM

#64575

Tigerlaw
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Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Can someone explain that trade? That seems pointless to net a 27' 6th

This draft is considered one of the worst in a long time

The 27 draft is considered a great draft

Almost nobody traded future picks this year (very strange behavior compared to a normal draft)

Getting a future pick is great in that context...many people just think future is a default 1 round higher

This draft is so bad it doesn't follow the rules