John Lynch - 49ers GM | Page 4524

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 22, 2026 at 8:31 AM

#67846

tankle104
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Originally posted by ninersrule4:

Originally posted by Sask49erFan:

Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Would love Buck but I don't see that happening. If JL can get some significant help without giving up high end assets that would be amazing. In my perfect world we trade with Indi for Keenan Allen and LA for Mack. We wouldn't give up much and they are both on 1 year deals. Both would instantly help and are highly productive vets still.

Keenan Allen is averaging 8.7 YPC. We need separators and someone to stretch the field. Not a washed up possesion receiver

Considering we have guys that can't even run the right routes out there that the QB doesn't' trust I'm sure Allen would help a ton.

I think ultimately the goal is to trade for someone that can replace cowing or Watkins, a possession receiver wouldn't be terrible but we would ideally want someone with speed and PR ability.

I think we trade for a skyy type player, or attempt to. Someone we can sparingly use but brings strong special teams ability. Then when others get healthy, the lineup gets back together.

Oct 22, 2026 at 9:06 AM

#67847

Crown
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I keep refreshing this thread, hoping for trade news

Oct 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM

#67848

9ers4eva
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Originally posted by Crown:
I keep refreshing this thread, hoping for trade news

Gonna have to wait till next week at earliest.

Oct 22, 2026 at 9:45 AM

#67849

NYniner85
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Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by Crown:
I keep refreshing this thread, hoping for trade news

Gonna have to wait till next week at earliest.

TRADE INCOMING 👀 Won't be big name hunting#49ers GM John Lynch is targeting another Keion White-type trade: a player with untapped upside who fits San Francisco's scheme. It doesn't have to be a blockbuster.

The holdup? Teams still think they have a shot at the playoffs.… pic.twitter.com/xKhCxvXwYB
— 49ers & NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) October 22, 2026

Oct 22, 2026 at 9:48 AM

#67850

NYniner85
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Been seeing a lot of Moro Ojomo talk….kid is a young stud. Not sure what would be the trade compensation for that?

Oct 22, 2026 at 9:52 AM

#67851

miked1978
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Wonder if the Cowboys would part with George Pickens? I don't think they can afford him next year and they are almost out of the playoff hunt. It was rumored we wanted him when he was with the Steelers.

Oct 22, 2026 at 9:54 AM

#67852

Heroism
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Originally posted by NYniner85:
Been seeing a lot of Moro Ojomo talk….kid is a young stud. Not sure what would be the trade compensation for that?

I wouldn't complain at all because Moro Ojomo is a damn good player, but that's not the type of player I had in mind when considering who they could add. He's a lot like Osa Odighizuwa and wonder how they'd fit him in this DL.

Oct 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM

#67853

Kolohe
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Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by Crown:
I keep refreshing this thread, hoping for trade news

Gonna have to wait till next week at earliest.

TRADE INCOMING 👀 Won't be big name hunting#49ers GM John Lynch is targeting another Keion White-type trade: a player with untapped upside who fits San Francisco's scheme. It doesn't have to be a blockbuster.

The holdup? Teams still think they have a shot at the playoffs.… pic.twitter.com/xKhCxvXwYB
— 49ers & NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) October 22, 2026

Gotta be from a team in the NFC East? They all suck but one of them will win the division and make the playoffs with a s**tty record.

Oct 22, 2026 at 10:03 AM

#67854

thl408
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Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by Crown:
I keep refreshing this thread, hoping for trade news

Gonna have to wait till next week at earliest.

TRADE INCOMING 👀 Won't be big name hunting#49ers GM John Lynch is targeting another Keion White-type trade: a player with untapped upside who fits San Francisco's scheme. It doesn't have to be a blockbuster.

The holdup? Teams still think they have a shot at the playoffs.… pic.twitter.com/xKhCxvXwYB
— 49ers & NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) October 22, 2026

Going to be a lot of tweets like "Sources tell me a trade may be coming soon, but may also not be. Stay tuned."

Oct 22, 2026 at 10:08 AM

#67855

Superbowl
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What about the duvaaalllll WR Thomas? He would improve our wr room immediately

Oct 22, 2026 at 10:09 AM

#67856

Crown
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Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by Crown:
I keep refreshing this thread, hoping for trade news

Gonna have to wait till next week at earliest.

Probably right. But CMC was oct 20th right?

Oct 22, 2026 at 10:12 AM

#67857

Crown
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Originally posted by thl408:
Going to be a lot of tweets like "Sources tell me a trade may be coming soon, but may also not be. Stay tuned."

haha. I know credentialed sports journalists have tarnished their brands over the years but the rise of "everyone is a journalist" on social media is bananas.

"Trust me bro."

Oct 22, 2026 at 10:15 AM

#67858

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What are we doing here?! Why are they even entertaining playing Evans and Bosa this week with the bye on the horizon next week? Evans looks like that achilles is just gonna pop any minute now and both he and Nick are waaaayyyyyyyyyyy too important for our postseason run to risk them in a "as close to meaningless" game as you can get for week 7. JL needs to step in and just say no.

Oct 22, 2026 at 10:17 AM

#67859

firehunter33
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May be a dumb question, but why trade for a wideout and lose draft capital? Sign Tyreek Hill... Free agent. Done, that helps. Use draft capital to trade for pass rush key player or DL / OL depth.

Oct 22, 2026 at 10:18 AM

#67860

Silky
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Originally posted by raywm3:
What are we doing here?! Why are they even entertaining playing Evans and Bosa this week with the bye on the horizon next week? Evans looks like that achilles is just gonna pop any minute now and both he and Nick are waaaayyyyyyyyyyy too important for our postseason run to risk them in a "as close to meaningless" game as you can get for week 7. JL needs to step in and just say no.

Where do you see them flirting with the idea of playing Evans. Fake news