49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast 49ers GM John Lynch shares San Francisco’s offseason outlook from 2026 NFL Annual Meeting
Mar 30, 2026
John Lynch, San Francisco 49ers general manager known for roster-building and personnel moves, discusses the team’s offseason direction. He talks contract negotiations around Trent Williams. He outlines the plan for Mike Evans in the offense. He explains investments in player health, facility upgrades, and rehab timelines for star players.
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Left Guard Job Will Be Open Competition
- Lynch expects left guard to be an open competition and cites Colby, Robert Jones, Zakel and draft options.
- He emphasizes medical clearance on Robert Jones' neck and that multiple players will be evaluated through camp and the draft.
Mike Evans Fits 49ers Vision And Culture
- The 49ers targeted Mike Evans because they had a clear vision for how he'd be used in Kyle Shanahan's offense.
- Lynch notes Evans' 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons and that Evans wanted the 49ers, making the fit both scheme- and culture-driven.
Investigate Facility Concerns With Independent Science
- The 49ers hired an independent scientist to test the facility and concluded electromagnetic levels are far below unsafe thresholds.
- Lynch says do the work: investigate concerns formally and communicate results to players and staff.