John Lynch - 49ers GM

Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by Jcool:
Jim Trotter @JimTrotter_NFL
I like John Lynch and hope he succeeds. But every scout/personnel guy who has spent decades trying to climb GM ladder should be disturbed.

Trotter so butthurt

Originally posted by Jcool:

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Let's see--

Hire a top Offensive coach...check.
Add bright young talent to the FO...check.

Seems so far so good...

Young? He is 45.

Originally posted by captveg:

Originally posted by Sims19849ers:

Originally posted by captveg:

Played with Denver for Mike Shanahan 2004-07. That's the superficial connection I am aware of.

Mike probably comes in in some kind of role for assistance, I'd imagine

He's also a defense guy. I imagine the HC/GM relationship he and Shanny will have will split to some degree on offense/defense strengths.

Originally posted by Butter:

Originally posted by baltien:

Originally posted by Butter:

Originally posted by baltien:

If you wanted Steve Young for GM but are criticizing the Lynch hire........you's a hypocrite.

Well, Steve Young is a lawyer.

Which has what to do with being a GM?

Front office personnel have to know the CBA (legal document), understand contract law, and contracts. Many agents have a legal background. It doesnt qualify him to be GM, but there are several applicable skills, combined with his football experience.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
I think Lynch will not only bring in free agents, but I think he will help with assembling Shanahan's coaching staff. Yup I'm not mad anymore about the hiring, I'm game!!!

I think Lynch could be a major boost to this team attracting free agents. In terms of a public face of the organization you get someone that is highly intelligent, well-spoken and charismatic.


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Originally posted by Jcool:
Jim Trotter @JimTrotter_NFL
I like John Lynch and hope he succeeds. But every scout/personnel guy who has spent decades trying to climb GM ladder should be disturbed.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Tru2RedNGold25:

Originally posted by crabman82:

Man even Horseface Killah is taking jabs at us too.

Speaking of horse face was everyone saying that when Elway got the gig?

Originally posted by Kolohe:

John Lynch knows what winning is about and what it takes. He's also well known around the league and I wouldn't doubt well liked too. I can see Shanahan and Lynch meshing real well and to me that's the most important part, no more undermining crap.

Originally posted by cortana49:

Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by Jcool:

Jim Trotter @JimTrotter_NFL
I like John Lynch and hope he succeeds. But every scout/personnel guy who has spent decades trying to climb GM ladder should be disturbed.

Trotter so butthurt

Agree. As if being on the higher rungs of that ladder guarantee a GM job.

Originally posted by scottym:

Originally posted by sdaddy101269:

Exactly! None of those guys give a f**k about what Lynch did 90 f**king years ago on a stacked defense where he didn't cover ANYBODY.

John Lynch could hit like

Originally posted by sdaddy101269:

Exactly! None of those guys give a f**k about what Lynch did 90 f**king years ago on a stacked defense where he didn't cover ANYBODY.

Hall of fame credentials prove otherwise.Go back and watch some highlights if you know no better.He would murder you.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Jcool:
Jim Trotter @JimTrotter_NFL
I like John Lynch and hope he succeeds. But every scout/personnel guy who has spent decades trying to climb GM ladder should be disturbed.

Did they say this stuff about Elway whose only front office experience previously had been in the Arena Football League? Its like some huge affront that the 49ers have chosen a different path.