John Lynch - 49ers GM | Page 4438

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.

Sep 28, 2026 at 10:28 AM

#66556

49ersRing
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Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Jauan Jennings played 2 games for the Vikings this season

JJ has run 47 routes and been targeted 3 times pic.twitter.com/dN7Gd1uexE
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) September 28, 2026

We should trade a 7th for him.
Why

Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.

Sep 28, 2026 at 10:34 AM

#66557

Sickaa
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Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Jauan Jennings played 2 games for the Vikings this season

JJ has run 47 routes and been targeted 3 times pic.twitter.com/dN7Gd1uexE
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) September 28, 2026

We should trade a 7th for him.
Why

Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.

I would love to have JJ back, but I doubt it's possible.

Sep 28, 2026 at 10:36 AM

#66558

Willisfn4life
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Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Jauan Jennings played 2 games for the Vikings this season

JJ has run 47 routes and been targeted 3 times pic.twitter.com/dN7Gd1uexE
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) September 28, 2026

We should trade a 7th for him.
Why

Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.

Logically it makes sense for us. However with the new found injuries at wr for the Vikings I don't see them moving one.

[ Edited by Willisfn4life on Sep 28, 2026 at 10:36 AM ]

Sep 28, 2026 at 12:25 PM

#66559

49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by Willisfn4life:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Jauan Jennings played 2 games for the Vikings this season

JJ has run 47 routes and been targeted 3 times pic.twitter.com/dN7Gd1uexE
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) September 28, 2026

We should trade a 7th for him.
Why

Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.
Logically it makes sense for us. However with the new found injuries at wr for the Vikings I don't see them moving one.

Doesn't make any logical sense right now

Sep 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM

#66560

Hysterikal
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Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Willisfn4life:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Jauan Jennings played 2 games for the Vikings this season

JJ has run 47 routes and been targeted 3 times pic.twitter.com/dN7Gd1uexE
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) September 28, 2026

We should trade a 7th for him.
Why

Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.
Logically it makes sense for us. However with the new found injuries at wr for the Vikings I don't see them moving one.
Doesn't make any logical sense right now

Agreed.

Sep 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM

#66561

Cisco0623
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Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Willisfn4life:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Jauan Jennings played 2 games for the Vikings this season

JJ has run 47 routes and been targeted 3 times pic.twitter.com/dN7Gd1uexE
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) September 28, 2026

We should trade a 7th for him.
Why

Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.
Logically it makes sense for us. However with the new found injuries at wr for the Vikings I don't see them moving one.
Doesn't make any logical sense right now

Agreed.

They need dline help more than WR imo. No way we trust Bosa and Halton will be gassed end of season. Mykel coming back will be huge, but the more the merrier.

Sep 28, 2026 at 1:23 PM

#66562

NYniner85
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Originally posted by 49ersRing:
Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.

Evans is day-to-day

Sep 28, 2026 at 4:31 PM

#66563

paulk205
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Originally posted by 49ersRing:
Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.

I love those trade scenarios, especially the complete disregard that it takes two to tango. Why would a team that finds itself unexpectedly at 3-0 trade one of their players for a miserable 7th round pick next year? It doesn't matter how little they've used him, he's depth. He helps them NOW. A 7th round pick, even if it turns out to be the love child of Purdy and Colston (the two most obvious brilliant 7th round picks), will help them from next year.

Sep 28, 2026 at 4:36 PM

#66564

GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by paulk205:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:
Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.

I love those trade scenarios, especially the complete disregard that it takes two to tango. Why would a team that finds itself unexpectedly at 3-0 trade one of their players for a miserable 7th round pick next year? It doesn't matter how little they've used him, he's depth. He helps them NOW. A 7th round pick, even if it turns out to be the love child of Purdy and Colston (the two most obvious brilliant 7th round picks), will help them from next year.

Ring gonna Ring.

It really is a ridiculous trade scenario.

Sep 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM

#66565

Willisfn4life
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Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Willisfn4life:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Jauan Jennings played 2 games for the Vikings this season

JJ has run 47 routes and been targeted 3 times pic.twitter.com/dN7Gd1uexE
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) September 28, 2026

We should trade a 7th for him.
Why

Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.
Logically it makes sense for us. However with the new found injuries at wr for the Vikings I don't see them moving one.
Doesn't make any logical sense right now

The fit makes logical sense. The wrs are completely depleted and he knows the system. With that said Vikings aren't trading a wr right now.

Sep 28, 2026 at 5:20 PM

#66566

Giedi
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Originally posted by paulk205:
I love those trade scenarios, especially the complete disregard that it takes two to tango. Why would a team that finds itself unexpectedly at 3-0 trade one of their players for a miserable 7th round pick next year? It doesn't matter how little they've used him, he's depth. He helps them NOW. A 7th round pick, even if it turns out to be the love child of Purdy and Colston (the two most obvious brilliant 7th round picks), will help them from next year.

I have to say on redraft, both Purdy and Colby would be first round picks in my book.

Sep 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM

#66567

49ersRing
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Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:

Originally posted by paulk205:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:
Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.

I love those trade scenarios, especially the complete disregard that it takes two to tango. Why would a team that finds itself unexpectedly at 3-0 trade one of their players for a miserable 7th round pick next year? It doesn't matter how little they've used him, he's depth. He helps them NOW. A 7th round pick, even if it turns out to be the love child of Purdy and Colston (the two most obvious brilliant 7th round picks), will help them from next year.

Ring gonna Ring.

It really is a ridiculous trade scenario.

I brought it up because Barrows brought it up as a possibility. JJ hasn't fit in well there.

Sep 28, 2026 at 7:05 PM

#66568

49ersRing
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Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:
Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.

Evans is day-to-day

Do you think he's playing 17 games this year? Can he even survive an entire game without getting another injury? I don't think the team should make any decisions about the WR room with the impression that Evans will be available.

Sep 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM

#66569

49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by Willisfn4life:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Willisfn4life:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

Jauan Jennings played 2 games for the Vikings this season

JJ has run 47 routes and been targeted 3 times pic.twitter.com/dN7Gd1uexE
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) September 28, 2026

We should trade a 7th for him.
Why

Seems obvious. With Evans likely missing some time, we're badly in need of WRs. Deebo, Watkins, Cowing, Cooks, Hodges is a terrible WR corps. Maybe we can get away having Kittle and CMC be our entire passing offense against bad teams, but it probably won't work against Denver or Seattle. JJ knows the system.
Logically it makes sense for us. However with the new found injuries at wr for the Vikings I don't see them moving one.
Doesn't make any logical sense right now

The fit makes logical sense. The wrs are completely depleted and he knows the system. With that said Vikings aren't trading a wr right now.

JJ can even make impact to get targets

most guys here forget most of Purdy's 2025 ints were due to JJ

Sep 29, 2026 at 5:14 AM

#66570

paulk205
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Originally posted by 49ersRing:
I brought it up because Barrows brought it up as a possibility. JJ hasn't fit in well there.

Then Barrows is talking out of his [select orifice of choice]. That, or I'd like some of what the Vikings GM is on - far out!