John Lynch

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Should John Lynch be kept, fired, or extended?

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9 years

Tenure

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of 32 GMs

Most Active

39 moves

Contract Value

Fair market contracts

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San Francisco 49ers' contract spending this season has been roughly in line with what the market dictates — no major steals, but no egregious overpays either. Across 28 contracts, 9 grade out as good value and 11 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Corliss Waitman (A+) at $1.3M/yr — getting punter production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Adrian Martinez (F) at $1.0M/yr — the quarterback market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. The spending approach is neither aggressive nor conservative — a wait-and-see approach from a cap perspective.

Public Sentiment

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San Francisco 49ers' 2026 moves under John Lynch have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 39 graded moves, 16 landed well with the fanbase, 8 drew mixed reactions, and 15 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Luke Gifford (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Bryce Huff cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.