John Lynch - 49ers GM | Page 4308

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 1:50 PM

#64606

Chance
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I low-key like this draft. Lots of clay to mold, but that's the kind of potential that excites me in a draft.

Apr 25, 2026 at 1:52 PM

#64607

JMC52
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Originally posted by Chance:
I low-key like this draft. Lots of clay to mold, but that's the kind of potential that excites me in a draft.

Nice having clay to mold, sucks passing on nice pottery

Apr 25, 2026 at 1:52 PM

#64608

swoosh6996
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I'm not a fan of this draft like a lot of folks, but I wouldn't surprise me if some of these players outperform expectations. The draft is always total crapshoot anyways. Look at the 2021 draft, especially the QB's. Supposedly the best QB draft in years, and most of them turned out to be bums.

Apr 25, 2026 at 1:52 PM

#64609

captveg
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Originally posted by Typecast:

Originally posted by captveg:
I bet you Brock was seen as drafted +200 where these guys think he should have.

Purdy went 262. According to Arif Hasan's consensus board, purdy was 290 overall, 324 among forecasters, 287 among evaluators, 165 on PFF, no rank on The Beast top 300 (Brugler).

IMO once you get to the 6th round so many variables have occurred that under drafting/ over drafting is moot. These are lotto picks, so really they're rounds you picks guys you really like that have obvious flaws/downsides because every player at this point has them.

[ Edited by captveg on Apr 25, 2026 at 1:53 PM ]

Apr 25, 2026 at 1:57 PM

#64610

Chance
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Originally posted by JMC52:

Originally posted by Chance:
I low-key like this draft. Lots of clay to mold, but that's the kind of potential that excites me in a draft.

Nice having clay to mold, sucks passing on nice pottery

lolwut?

Black, Height, Stribling, and Halton are poised to take on big roles right away (finished pottery) These guys are older and do things well that typically keeps rookies off the field (like blocking).

The rest of the picks are high RAS guys who are raw and/or need coaching up (clay).

Apr 25, 2026 at 1:58 PM

#64611

JMC52
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Originally posted by Chance:

Originally posted by JMC52:

Originally posted by Chance:
I low-key like this draft. Lots of clay to mold, but that's the kind of potential that excites me in a draft.

Nice having clay to mold, sucks passing on nice pottery

lolwut?

Black, Height, Stribling, and Halton are poised to take on big roles right away (finished pottery) These guys are older and do things well that typically keeps rookies off the field (like blocking).

The rest of the picks are high RAS guys who are raw and/or need coaching up (clay).

Jfc it's really not hard to understand bb

Apr 25, 2026 at 1:59 PM

#64612

JMC52
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Originally posted by Chance:

Originally posted by JMC52:

Originally posted by Chance:
I low-key like this draft. Lots of clay to mold, but that's the kind of potential that excites me in a draft.

Nice having clay to mold, sucks passing on nice pottery

lolwut?

Black, Height, Stribling, and Halton are poised to take on big roles right away (finished pottery) These guys are older and do things well that typically keeps rookies off the field (like blocking).

The rest of the picks are high RAS guys who are raw and/or need coaching up (clay).

If you think Black is poised to take on a big role I literally can't believe you're a 49er fan

Apr 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM

#64613

JMC52
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Originally posted by Chance:

Originally posted by JMC52:

Originally posted by Chance:
I low-key like this draft. Lots of clay to mold, but that's the kind of potential that excites me in a draft.

Nice having clay to mold, sucks passing on nice pottery

lolwut?

Black, Height, Stribling, and Halton are poised to take on big roles right away (finished pottery) These guys are older and do things well that typically keeps rookies off the field (like blocking).

The rest of the picks are high RAS guys who are raw and/or need coaching up (clay).

you also confused yourself with your own analogy

Apr 25, 2026 at 2:03 PM

#64614

Chance
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Originally posted by JMC52:

Originally posted by Chance:

Originally posted by JMC52:

Originally posted by Chance:
I low-key like this draft. Lots of clay to mold, but that's the kind of potential that excites me in a draft.

Nice having clay to mold, sucks passing on nice pottery

lolwut?

Black, Height, Stribling, and Halton are poised to take on big roles right away (finished pottery) These guys are older and do things well that typically keeps rookies off the field (like blocking).

The rest of the picks are high RAS guys who are raw and/or need coaching up (clay).

If you think Black is poised to take on a big role I literally can't believe you're a 49er fan

I do. Due to his excellent blocking, I think he carves out the lead backup role to CMC. I also think his burst, speed, and strength bode well to short yardage plays and zone runs where Coach wants a guy to accelerate through holes. After learning lore about him, I'm bullish on him. Sorry that offends you enough to question my fandom. I should just hate home like everyone else, huh?

Apr 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM

#64615

Chance
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Originally posted by JMC52:
you also confused yourself with your own analogy

Next time try squeezing your thoughts into one quote or editing your post instead of quoting my one post three times.

And my analogy holds, you're just confused, bb.

[ Edited by Chance on Apr 25, 2026 at 2:06 PM ]

Apr 25, 2026 at 2:21 PM

#64616

Cisco0623
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he was just on nfl network preaching conviction again lol

Apr 25, 2026 at 2:26 PM

#64617

JEP83
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Is everyone here still angry and want Lynch and Shanny fired?

Apr 25, 2026 at 2:33 PM

#64618

Giedi
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Originally posted by JEP83:
Is everyone here still angry and want Lynch and Shanny fired?

I think they redeemed themselves well in day three in my book.

Apr 25, 2026 at 2:37 PM

#64619

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Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by JEP83:
Is everyone here still angry and want Lynch and Shanny fired?

I think they redeemed themselves well in day three in my book.

This is their pattern though...they haven't been fired because they have hits in the late rounds and the overall team is good.

The problem is if KS/JL could tighten up rounds 1-3 we may have won a SB instead of lost them

The criticism of random ass reaching has objective evidence showing SF goes against consensus big boards

Apr 25, 2026 at 2:38 PM

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Giedi
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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I find it funny how the TV guys talk up every late round selction to the point you wonder why they weren't selected earlier. I realize they can't say this guy isn't very good so he fell to the 5th round in a weak draft but it's still kind of funny.

This years draft for the Niners has netted zero players that I'm excited about. Lot's of question marks and projections for most of the picks by all the teams. That doesn't mean a couple won't turn out to be good players but the trade for a 6th next season might be the best move of this draft. One good thing is the Seahawks and Rams aren't nailing it in this draft either. Limited and questionable picks by the Rams.

One factor in ShanaLynch trading for an extra 2027 day three pick is i think they will get zero draft compensation from this years 2026 offseason.