John Lynch - 49ers GM | Page 4488

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.

John Lynch - 49ers GM

Oct 15, 2026 at 8:50 PM

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GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by tohara3:
I would like John Lynch to go get Khalil Mack or Will MacDonald IV from the Jets

I'll take Mack as he should be cheaper and would bring the end of career motivation

This looks like the right move. I just hope JH isn't still butt hurt and does whatever he can to stop it.

They just need to lose 2 out of the next 3 games to be pretty much out of it and entertain some offers.

He's gonna be heavily sought after tho so IDK what kind of asking price he will command.

[ Edited by GoreGoreGore on Oct 15, 2026 at 8:50 PM ]

Oct 15, 2026 at 8:53 PM

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9ers4eva
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Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:
This looks like the right move. I just hope JH isn't still butt hurt and does whatever he can to stop it.

They just need to lose 2 out of the next 3 games to be pretty much out of it and entertain some offers.

He's gonna be heavily sought after tho so IDK what kind of asking price he will command.

Can't pay more than a day 3 pick for him.

Oct 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM

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maxsmart
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Originally posted by alwayssecond:
no. we have missed way more than an average team in 1st and 2rd

and we have hit on 3rd and beyond way more than an average team

True, 49ers have been very bad in rds 1-2 and very excellent in rds 5-7

[ Edited by maxsmart on Oct 15, 2026 at 9:06 PM ]