John Lynch - 49ers GM | Page 4404

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.

Aug 10, 2026 at 5:53 PM

#66046

9ers4eva
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Originally posted by Sask49erFan:
Colby has been BAD. He's been getting beat on nearly all the 1 on 1 pass rush drills and has been replaced in the starting unit by Robert Jones.

This teams downfall again this year will be the Oline IMO

Unlikely. Secondary is still the weakest link. Miles behind Seattle and Rams there.

Aug 12, 2026 at 7:09 PM

#66047

pillageDatazz
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Our "top five safety" (J Brown) straight up trade for Chicago Bears' (edge rusher) Dayo Odeyingbo

https://ninernoise.com/coby-bryant-injury-creates-intriguing-49ers-bears-trade-opportunity

Aug 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM

#66048

Hoovtrain
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Originally posted by pillageDatazz:
Our "top five safety" (J Brown) straight up trade for Chicago Bears' (edge rusher) Dayo Odeyingbo

https://ninernoise.com/coby-bryant-injury-creates-intriguing-49ers-bears-trade-opportunity

In a heartbeat..,I don't like brown whatsoever …his play style or personality . Seems like a nice enough guy, but he runs around out there woofing it up like he's Fred Warner .

Aug 12, 2026 at 7:48 PM

#66049

LayTheWoodall
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I fully appreciate that we've had Warner, Greenlaw, Bosa and others on a very good to great front 7... but just once it would be nice to have a top 5 corner or safety (brief time with Huf notwithstanding). It is frustrating that the secondary is always the weak link in a time when the NFL is passing the ball more than ever.

Aug 12, 2026 at 9:13 PM

#66050

the_dynasty
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Originally posted by LayTheWoodall:
I fully appreciate that we've had Warner, Greenlaw, Bosa and others on a very good to great front 7... but just once it would be nice to have a top 5 corner or safety (brief time with Huf notwithstanding). It is frustrating that the secondary is always the weak link in a time when the NFL is passing the ball more than ever.

Ward was a top 5 corner in 2023 for sure. Also I'd argue Sherman was close to a top 5 corner in 2019 too

With corners though, one is not enough. Ambry Thomas I think hasnt played in the NFL since 2023 and he was our starter for three years....if we just had someone better than him in 2022 and 2023 the team would have been a lot better. Hell, I remember they sat Ambry for the Superbowl and I think Mooney Ward was targeted zero times by Mahomes in that entire game.

[ Edited by the_dynasty on Aug 12, 2026 at 9:14 PM ]