John Lynch was appointed General Manager of the San Francisco 49ers.
On January 1, the San Francisco 49ers announced that general manager Trent Baalke had been fired. John Lynch, a Fox analyst and former NFL safety, was brought on by the team on Sunday to assume leadership duties.
Keep checking back for updates.
Information about Lynch’s 49ers contract is revealed
January 29, Sunday
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lynch has signed a six-year contract with the 49ers that is “almost unprecedented”.According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Lynch is the “mystery candidate.”
49ers Limit Their Search to Top Prospects
January 29, Sunday
The Minnesota Vikings deputy general manager George Paton reportedly visited with the 49ers again on January 27, according to Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star.
According to Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area, 49ers management may meet with Paton and Terry McDonough, the vice president of player personnel for the Arizona Cardinals, along with Kyle Shanahan, the offensive coordinator for the Falcons and possible candidate for head coach.
The source from Morocco stated that there is a “good chance” the 49ers will sign either McNough or Patterson, but it’s not a given.
But according to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com, the 49ers are “by no means certain” to sign either Paton or McDonough.
It was stated on Saturday by Marocco that the two contenders’ styles differ. He also referenced reports characterizing Paton as “well-regarded around the league” and McDonough as “fiery,” “opinionated,” and “passionate.”
Maiocco said that on Sunday “Shanahan spoke with Paton and McDonough in the face-to-face meetings about how much control in personnel the positions would wield – both contractually and functionally.”
A third candidate, with whom Shanahan is reportedly at ease working, was also mentioned by Maiocco.
According to Rapoport, the 49ers may call off the search by Monday.
49ers will see McDonough once more
January 24, a Tuesday
According to Kent Somers of AZCentral.com, McDonough is anticipated to meet with the 49ers again for another interview.
Morocco stated on January 10 that the 49ers intended to interview McDonough.
Larry Fitzgerald, a wide receiver with the Cardinals, shared his thoughts on McDonough:
Paton Was Anticipated to Join GM
January 20, Friday
Paton will likely be named the 49ers’ new general manager after meeting with the team and likely new head coach Kyle Shanahan the following week, according to a report from Rapoport on January 20.
Polk Is Said To Be A Potential Candidate
January 20, Friday
According to Pro Football Talk, the 49ers should “keep an eye on” Nick Polk, the director of football operations for the Atlanta Falcons, while they conduct their search for a new general manager.
It is said that Gutekunst has withdrawn from the contest.
January 20, Friday
Schefter stated The director of player personnel for the Green Bay Packers, Brian Gutekunst, has withdrawn from consideration to become general manager of the 49ers.
According to Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January 19, Gutekunst was leading the pack to become the 49ers’ new general manager.
According to McGinn, “it’s been Gutekunst for two weeks,” according to a source close to the 49ers’ investigation. “That interview was ruined by him. The proprietor claims that he is Scot McCloughan without the alcoholism.”
The 49ers declared that on January 5, they had a meeting with Gutekunst.
Wolf Supposedly Withdraws from the Dispute
January 19, Thursday
Eliot Wolf, the director of football operations for the Green Bay Packers, withdrew from the 49ers’ search for a general manager, according to reports from Tom Pelissero of USA Today and Albert Breer of The MMQB. Breer pointed out that Wolf might take Ted Thompson’s place in Green Bay.
Rapoport stated on January 18 that the 49ers would speak with Wolf again.Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group reports that on January 5, Wolf was interviewed by the 49ers in Green Bay.
49ers To Schedule Second Interview Round
Wednesday, January 18.
According to Rapoport, Paton and Gutekunst will have second interviews with the 49ers for the general manager position.
Rapoport stated On January 5, Gutekunst first met with 49ers brass.
49ers and Seahawks executives meet
Tuesday, January 17.
Trent Kirchner, the co-director of player personnel for the Seattle Seahawks, has reportedly withdrew from the 49ers’ search, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
On January 16, the 49ers declared that they would be meeting with Kirchner to discuss the general manager position.
On January 12, Adam Caplan of ESPN reported that the 49ers had asked to speak with Kirchner and his counterpart, Scott Fitterer.
49ers Are Nearing Hiring
January 16th, Monday
The 49ers are “honing in” on a general manager hiring, according to Alex Marvez of Sporting News, who also mentioned that interviews with finalists will take place this week.
Riddick and the 49ers meet
January 10, a Tuesday
According to Marinucci, the 49ers are interviewing ESPN analyst Louis Riddick.
The Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Riddick may be linked, according to a report by Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole on January 7. The source also mentioned that the two may travel to San Francisco together.
Schrefter announced on January 3 that Riddick would be interviewed this week, citing sources.
49ers and Colts VP meet.
January 8, Sunday
Jimmy Raye III, the vice president of football operations for the Indianapolis Colts, was questioned by the 49ers, according to Joe Fann of the team’s official website on January 8.
Caserio Apparently Has No Interest in the 49ers
January 7, a Saturday
Director of player personnel for the New England Patriots Nick Caserio reportedly expressed no interest in speaking with the 49ers during an interview, according to Pro Football Talk (via Inman).
Schefter recommended Caserio as a candidate the 49ers to interview on January 2.
Beane to Attend GM Position Interview
Thursday, January 5.
According to Peter Schrager of FoxSports.com, the 49ers and assistant general manager of the Carolina Panthers, Brandon Beane, will have a meeting the following week to discuss the available general manager post.
