Jimmy Garoppolo 1, Tom Brady 1. More than two years after the Patriots chose Brady over Garoppolo, the 49ers acknowledge that they chose Garoppolo over Brady. G.M. John Lynch, appearing on Tuesday's edition of The Rich Eisen Show, via ESPN.com, admitted that the 49ers had internal discussions about potentially pursuing Brady. "When you're talking about [more]
John Lynch admits 49ers discussed pursuing Tom Brady
The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate.
Follow us on:
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Similar Article Found
John Lynch says 49ers discussed pursuing Tom Brady but felt better sticking with Jimmy Garoppolo
John Lynch says 49ers discussed pursuing Tom Brady but felt better sticking with Jimmy Garoppolo
By David Bonilla
Apr 21, 2020
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined The Rich Eisen Show on NBC Sports on Tuesday. During the conversation, he discussed the offseason rumors that ran rampant regarding the possibility of Tom Brady heading to the Bay Area.
There were internal discussions about...
Read Next
John Lynch says 49ers QB Brock Purdy "ready for the moment"
John Lynch says 49ers QB Brock Purdy "ready for the moment"
By Marc Adams
Dec 27, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's opportunity in the NFL first came as a rookie in 2022, when starters Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo were both lost for the season due to injuries. All Purdy did was lead his team on a win streak that took the 49ers to the NFC...
49ers playoff push: John Lynch says San Francisco is battle-tested
49ers playoff push: John Lynch says San Francisco is battle-tested
By David Bonilla
Dec 31, 2025
The NFL schedule makers stacked some challenging competition at the end of the San Francisco 49ers' schedule. On Sunday night, the 49ers edged the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium in a nail-biter between two NFC contenders.
Next up is a showdown with massive implications: the...
John Lynch reveals what 49ers saw from Kurtis Rourke during practice window
John Lynch reveals what 49ers saw from Kurtis Rourke during practice window
By David Bonilla
Dec 28, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers opened the 21-day practice window for quarterback Kurtis Rourke on December 8. That window closes Monday, and it is unlikely the 49ers will activate the rookie from the non-football injury (NFI) list this season.
That expectation isn't new. The team...
Lynch shares 49ers injury news on McCaffrey, Williams, Kittle, Juszczyk
Lynch shares 49ers injury news on McCaffrey, Williams, Kittle, Juszczyk
By David Bonilla
Dec 31, 2025
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey did not practice on Tuesday, the team's first on-field session ahead of Saturday night's matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. McCaffrey experienced back stiffness during Sunday's win over the Chicago Bears, and the issue has...
Latest
- Shanahan shares tough injury news ahead of playoffs, Fred Warner update
- Kyle Shanahan shares 49ers updates ahead of playoff game vs. Eagles
- 49ers WR Jauan Jennings cashes in on incentives despite Week 18 loss
- 49ers' loss to Seahawks exposed a deeper problem heading into playoffs
- 49ers open as road underdogs vs. Eagles in Wild Card round
Trending News
-
49ers Webzone • 16 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 18 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 19 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 16 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 19 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 15 hrs