John Lynch - 49ers GM | Page 4497

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.

Oct 19, 2026 at 6:51 AM

#67441

NYniner85
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Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by Predator85:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

The Colts fired GM Chris Ballard. pic.twitter.com/xb8iMd40bh
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 19, 2026

This dude passed on the Niners GM job in 2017, didn't even want to interview, you reap what you sow

I still remember when the Colts hired him and everyone here was like "see? Nobody wants to work here He's a 'wolf-alpha' and will win many rings with the Colts mark my words!"

NC was running around complaining about not hiring Ballard…49er podcasters doing the same lol.

Go get Buck and Downs. Maybe see if Latu is available.

IMO I still think it's gonna be JJ and a mid tier DE or something.

Oct 19, 2026 at 6:52 AM

#67442

ritz126
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Simmons would be the best get in terms of IDL but I want Buckner for emotional reasons lol and he is still having a great year both of should be tradeable as they are older players on teams who will not win in next 2 years

Oct 19, 2026 at 7:08 AM

#67443

Kolohe
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Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

#49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk is already recruiting DeForest Buckner back to the Bay after Buckner voiced his frustrations following The Colts loss to Tennessee 👀

Will Buckner reunite with the 49ers this season 🤔 pic.twitter.com/QiQUvijbPf
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) October 19, 2026

lol Juice already starting his pitch...

Quick someone tell Juice that Buckner sucks!!

IDL Rankings through the first 5 weeks

I will re-iterate this is not overall based, just performance based on the first 5 weeks of the season and yes, missing games matters.

King of the IDLs: Zach Allen #Broncos pic.twitter.com/69WWeAz8s2
— Jarin Vallinas (@jarin_vallinas) October 17, 2026

Don't look at me, I'm not the one saying it!!! Just saying some on here don't think Buckner is good anymore.

For me, I'm good with whoever they trade for. For one I got no choice but to be good with the trade. Two the more help the merrier!!!!

Oct 19, 2026 at 7:14 AM

#67444

tankle104
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Ballard fired! Poach the talent!!!

Oct 19, 2026 at 7:35 AM

#67445

9ers4eva
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Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
I still remember when the Colts hired him and everyone here was like "see? Nobody wants to work here He's a 'wolf-alpha' and will win many rings with the Colts mark my words!"

Goes to show no one has any real idea how good a front office guy is going to be.

Oct 19, 2026 at 7:55 AM

#67446

gold49digger
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I hope Jalen Hurts heals well... must be a scary situation for him.

But the Eagles must be desperate. Mac for a 1st is possible here.

Also Ballard gone, let's get Buckner back!

Oct 19, 2026 at 8:08 AM

#67447

mitpdub
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Originally posted by gold49digger:
I hope Jalen Hurts heals well... must be a scary situation for him.

But the Eagles must be desperate. Mac for a 1st is possible here.

Also Ballard gone, let's get Buckner back!

Eagles will shift to tank mode, they traded their center last week and RT retired. I think Sirriani will be fired next. So they're only trading expiring contracts.

They lost at least 2 games to bad coaching decisions. So they should have been in sole 1st place in that division. I'm not sure who wins the East, they all stink but the league clearly likes the Cowboys.

Oct 19, 2026 at 8:09 AM

#67448

Niner4ever
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Vita Vea is needed! Clogger with push up the middle.

Someone smarter than me said that Vea fits the 1T whereas Buckner, Gracen Halton and Osa O are more of 3Ts.

I'd say:

1. Vea
2. Khalil Mack

and if there's a fit in scheme the Colt player:

Quenton Nelson

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With this start the focus now shifts to matching with teams that will run the ball.

Seattle will get their back back
Rams aren't done
Vikings
Packers
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AFC

Chefs
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[ Edited by Niner4ever on Oct 19, 2026 at 8:16 AM ]

Oct 19, 2026 at 8:20 AM

#67449

GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by Niner4ever:
Vita Vea is needed! Clogger with push up the middle.

Someone smarter than me said that Vea fits the 1T whereas Buckner, Gracen Halton and Osa O are more of 3Ts.

I'd say:

1. Vea
2. Khalil Mack

and if there's a fit in scheme the Colt player:

Quenton Nelson

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
With this start the focus now shifts to matching with teams that will run the ball.

Seattle will get their back back
Rams aren't done
Vikings
Packers
Bears

AFC

Chefs
Ravens
Patriots
Bills

Enough with this Vea stuff. Bucs aren't trading him! They just resigned him and will take a big capt hit if they do.

Oct 19, 2026 at 8:28 AM

#67450

Fanaticofnfl
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Has Vita Vea even been good this year? He has zero TFL and zero sacks…

Oct 19, 2026 at 8:38 AM

#67451

NYniner85
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Originally posted by Kolohe:
Don't look at me, I'm not the one saying it!!! Just saying some on here don't think Buckner is good anymore.

For me, I'm good with whoever they trade for. For one I got no choice but to be good with the trade. Two the more help the merrier!!!!

Buck has been Buck for a while, think he was injured a little but anyone saying he's not good is unserious.

that said, while I'd be happy to add him the the team, I feel like we got a solid squad at IDL.

Oct 19, 2026 at 8:43 AM

#67452

CatchMaster80
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Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Don't look at me, I'm not the one saying it!!! Just saying some on here don't think Buckner is good anymore.

For me, I'm good with whoever they trade for. For one I got no choice but to be good with the trade. Two the more help the merrier!!!!

Buck has been Buck for a while, think he was injured a little but anyone saying he's not good is unserious.

that said, while I'd be happy to add him the the team, I feel like we got a solid squad at IDL.

He woukd be a nice addition but I wouldn't give up a lot for him. The team is palying well and they'll be getting some guys back so they aren't desparate.

Oct 19, 2026 at 8:47 AM

#67453

9ers4eva
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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
He woukd be a nice addition but I wouldn't give up a lot for him. The team is palying well and they'll be getting some guys back so they aren't desparate.

Highest you go is 3rd. Anyone paying more can take him.

Oct 19, 2026 at 8:56 AM

#67454

Niner4ever
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Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Has Vita Vea even been good this year? He has zero TFL and zero sacks…

🤦🏽‍♂

You know he's started late right. They hard balled him when he's been nothing but a trooper for that org. He's on a team going nowhere needing an immediate rebuild.

Not sure if you've ever been in a situation where you're working a dead-end job and on top of that management neglected your value. How would it feel to going from that to a place where you can contribute and achieve the ultimate goal as your career winds down?! Seriously bro

[ Edited by Niner4ever on Oct 19, 2026 at 9:45 AM ]

Oct 19, 2026 at 8:56 AM

#67455

Hysterikal
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Get Mack and Buckner