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The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2022 NFL offseason all but certain to move on from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who was even bracing for the possibility of a trade when speaking to the media. The team seemed prepared to hand the keys to the franchise to second year pro Trey Lance, though the calendar is […]

There has been plenty of big news involving starting NFL quarterbacks this offseason, but it has been mostly quiet on the Jimmy Garoppolo front for the San Francisco 49ers. John Lynch is still looking to trade the veteran to make way for youngster Trey Lance, but no deal has come to fruition just yet. The […]

All eyes will be on the San Francisco 49ers in the coming months as they aim to resolve the future of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo with the team. However, 49ers general manager John Lynch is also set to face a notable dilemma regarding the contract situations of all-around offensive threat Deebo Samuel and defensive end Nick […]

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback controversy dominated their narrative last season. It will dominate it even more in the offseason until the team firmly gets behind one of them. Incumbent starter Jimmy Garoppolo led a 49ers offense that got them to the NFC Championship Game. But Trey Lance’s potential could move the needle even further. […]

Jimmy Garoppolo’s future with the San Francisco 49ers has been under question since the team traded up in the 2021 NFL Draft to select Trey Lance with the third overall pick. Garoppolo did well to tune out the noise and focus on football, leading the Niners to an NFC Championship appearance despite the constant chatter […]

Rumors began circulating recently regarding John Lynch’s future as the San Francisco 49ers GM. During a press conference on Tuesday, Lynch shot down any gossip about a potential departure from the Niners, and even discussed some future plans for the organization. Among the points Lynch touched upon were the contracts of star players Deebo Samuel […]

The San Francisco 49ers have taken off since the arrival of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. Lynch’s shrewd drafting and roster building has helped this 49ers team rise to relevance in the NFC once again after a period of struggles. However, 49ers rumors have emerged suggesting that Lynch will leave the […]

The San Francisco 49ers might be preparing for an NFC Divisional Round showdown with the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, but they’re already looking ahead to retaining one of their most important pieces this offseason. Per Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network, the 49ers and Deebo Samuel are progressing in negotiations on a potential […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch is aiming to keep wide receiver Deebo Samuel with the team for a “long time.” Samuel has so far been the do-it-all offensive talent for the 49ers. From his prowess as a route-runner to versatility in being used out of the backfield, he has helped to make the […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had a couple of costly turnovers in a loss to the Tennessee Titans. 49ers general manager John Lynch got himself into some trouble when he liked a tweet from an angry San Francisco fan joking about leaving Garoppolo in Nashville. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had a hilarious reaction […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football. They couldn’t get things under control in the second half while Jimmy Garoppolo folded under pressure. However, on Christmas Eve, it appears general manager John Lynch made a big mistake. According to Bleacher Report Gridiron, John Lynch liked a […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo hinted at the possibility of his future in the team past the current season. Garoppolo is currently their starting quarterback, but the 49ers have made it clear that rookie Trey Lance is in line to eventually succeed him. However, Garoppolo’s stellar displays as of late may delay this transition […]

After a tumultuous run this season, the Odell Beckham Jr. era with the Cleveland Browns has now come to an end. On Friday, the Browns announced that Beckham will be released, which came after the team failed to find a suitor for him ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. The veteran wide receiver is now […]

Jon Gruden has come under fire in recent weeks for his leaked emails. The emails contained racist, homophobic, and sexist language directed staff members and players of the NFL. According to former player of Gruden, the ex-Las Vegas Raiders coach has been struggling with this issue for quite a while. John Lynch, former Tampa Bay […]

After trading up from 12th overall to third in the 2021 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have set themselves up to select a top-three prospect this year. In 2019, the 49ers made it all the way to the Super Bowl. However, they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, then in the following season, the […]

George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers hilariously trolled everyone on April Fool’s Day by posting a photo of himself in Jacksonville Jaguars gear. And that includes his general manager John Lynch, who also had an equally hilarious reaction to Kittle’s joke. Just came out of Draft Meetings for the day. Not funny @gkittle46 https://t.co/4OLoxFRceI […]

The San Francisco 49ers are not finished evaluating Jimmy Garoppolo. At least, not yet. 49ers General Manager John Lynch fielded questions Monday regarding Garoppolo’s future under center as well as the team’s decision to trade up for the No. 3 overall in the 2021 NFL draft. Lynch said ownership gave the green light for the […]

It’s been speculated that the San Francisco 49ers will be searching for a new starting quarterback for the 2021 season. However, after being a guest on “The Eye Test for Two” podcast, general manager John Lynch reveals how he truly feels about Jimmy Garoppolo going forward. The GM of the 49ers was asked, “If he […]

On Sunday, it was announced that John Lynch had been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It was a well-deserved honor for what was a memorable career for one of the toughest safeties the sport has ever seen. For his part, however, Lynch still holds a few regrets in his career, with perhaps […]

The San Francisco 49ers are not expecting to draft a quarterback in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft to replace Jimmy Garoppolo, according to 49ers GM John Lynch. Lynch joined Tim Kawakami on The Athletic’s “The TK Show” to elaborate further: “We certainly could [select a QB], I don’t anticipate that right now, […]

Any San Francisco 49ers fans hoping for a possible change at the quarterback position this offseason are likely to be disappointed. 49ers general manager John Lynch suggested Monday the team still plans to go forward with Jimmy Garoppolo under center. John Lynch reiterated that the team expects Jimmy Garoppolo to be the #49ers quarterback going […]

There are some people around the NFL who believe Jimmy Garoppolo has played his final game with the San Francisco 49ers and that general manager John Lynch will look to acquire a new quarterback in the offseason. Garoppolo is currently on IR with his second high-ankle sprain and could be done for the season despite […]

San Francisco 49ers star cornerback Richard Sherman hasn’t played since Week 1 due to a calf injury. But this hasn’t prevented general manager John Lynch from being optimistic about Sherman’s return to the field this NFL season. Lynch was a guest on NBC Sports Bay Area’s 49ers Game Plan and he gave the latest update […]

Mohamed Sanu has been released by the New England Patriots, allowing him to sign elsewhere for the 2020 season. John Lynch, former All-Pro safety and current general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, didn’t close the door on signing Sanu. In a sit down on the “Murph and Mac Show on KNBR,” Lynch spoke about […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was only a naive rookie when he entered the team’s camp in 2017. However, he had thick enough skin to pose a challenge to general manager John Lynch upon his arrival. “The first day he came here, he said ‘Mr. Lynch,’ he still calls me Mr. Lynch,” the […]

The San Francisco 49ers had good reason to kickstart negotiations on a new contract extension for general manager John Lynch this offseason. Although it may have taken longer than initially planned, it appears a deal has now come to fruition. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered up its own […]

According to San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, soon-to-be second-year wide receiver Deebo Samuel may be forced to miss some time to begin the upcoming 2020 campaign. Samuel is currently recovering from a broken foot, an injury that he suffered during a players-only workout in Tennessee back in June. Samuel was more specifically diagnosed […]

If you ask general manager John Lynch, he would like to remain with the San Francisco 49ers for the long haul. Although Lynch’s contract situation with the surging NFC West franchise remains a bit up in the air at the moment, the former NFL standout absolutely loves what is happening in San Francisco these days […]

George Kittle is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Both Kittle and the 49ers have begun preliminary talks on a new contract, but neither side seems close to hashing out a deal. Despite the current outlook on the situation, 49ers general manager John Lynch provided an important update […]

The Seattle Seahawks made quite a splash with the acquisition of New York Jets safety Jamal Adams. Despite rumors swirling about their potential interest, it seems the San Francisco 49ers and John Lynch were content with letting the saga play out. According to Matt Maiocco NBC Sports Bay Area, general manager John Lynch says the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are the reigning NFC champions, but they were unable to win the Super Bowl last season. Even though the 49ers were able to make the Super Bowl in 2019-20, general manager John Lynch understands the team still needs to improve. Per Brian Witt in NBC Sports Bay Area: “I think it’s […]

After last year’s heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers only have one thing in mind: to get even better. According to general manager John Lynch, however, they are primed to do just that and compete for more championships moving forward. “I think it’s a state of […]

In what could’ve been an interesting move for the San Francisco 49ers last season, General Manager John Lynch said that he had a plan for offensive tackle Trent Williams had they successfully traded for him. “We had made a call about it in the last season when Joe and McGlinchey were hurt, thinking, wow, this […]

Like any other NFL franchise, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have encountered the highest of highs and lowest of lows over the years. One thing remains true, though, as the Buccaneers — no matter the uniform whether it be the creamsicles or current pewter, red and black — have always been a tough out in both the […]

The San Francisco 49ers boast an impressive collection of talent entering the 2020 season, and that’s partially the reason that general manager John Lynch is of the ilk that there aren’t very many additions left in the works. Of course, there’s also that whole salary cap thing: “There’s always an opportunity to get better,” Lynch […]

The San Francisco 49ers are loaded at running back and they are hoping to get Jerick McKinnon back in time for next season. While the 49ers continue their offseason, GM John Lynch spoke about McKinnon’s rehab process. “I think there’s always that critical last juncture of a rehab where you go from running straight ahead […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch made a pretty bold claim about one of their two first-round selections, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The 49ers owned the 13th and 31st picks heading into the 2020 NFL Draft. After some trades, the 49ers ended up selecting 14th and 25th. Speaking to Peter King of NBC Sports, […]

There was some chatter early in the offseason that the San Francisco 49ers might go after Tom Brady, but John Lynch ultimately stuck with Jimmy Garoppolo. There was some thought inside the 49ers’ front office that the team could try to trade away Garoppolo and get something in return while bringing in Brady to be […]

The San Francisco 49ers entered the offseason with salary cap issues, which meant that there were probably going to be a couple of casualties along the roster. That became even more abundantly clear after the 49ers handed defensive lineman Arik Armstead a massive five-year, $85 million contract extension. Not long after Armstead’s deal, San Francisco […]