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Dilfer: John Lynch, Matt Millen analogy is incorrect
The former quarterback sees Lynch being more of a glue guy and communicator in San Francisco than the dictator that Millen was.
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Lynch admits he wanted secretive hiring process to test 49ers’ leaking culture
It’s encouraging that Lynch has recognized this free flow of information coming out of Santa Clara as a problem, and it suggests he may now be in control of what does and does not see the light of day.
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49ers hiring John Lynch proves networking matters
A phrase as old as time, true in many walks of life. Sometimes it takes the form of nepotism and cronyism. Other times it’s just plain old networking. In John Lynch’s case, working at an actual television network helped.
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Murph: Healthy skepticism the smart play with Lynch hire
The 49ers appeared to be on the path to making a safe, experienced hire in either longtime Vikings personnel man George Paton or the Cardinals’ Terry McDonough. According to Murph, the hiring of the inexperienced Johny Lynch leaves something to be desired.
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New VP of personnel Adam Peters will have tremendous influence
(Photo via 49ers.com) As the 49ers get set to embark on a mission to blast themselves out of the NFL’s black hole, Tuesday’s hire may prove to be the most underestimated component in an eventual turnaround. Adam Peters is San Francisco’s newest VP of player personnel, and his job title could end up occupying the biggest umbrella in the organization. Peters’…
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Ramey likes Lynch, but ‘has little to zero faith in Yorks’
Jed York and the San Francisco 49ers finally concluded their arduous search for a new GM, hiring former Denver Broncos strong safety John Lynch to the position. Lynch has no previous experience in an NFL front office, and most recently worked with FOX as a game analyst with Kevin Burkhardt. 1050’s Ted Ramey explains why…
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7 national media reactions to the 49ers hiring John Lynch
Grabbing quotes from Jay Glazer, Mike Florio, Cris Carter, Eric Mangini, Peter King, Colin Cowherd and Jason La Canfora.
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Lynch makes first big hire in Santa Clara [report]
Peters has been in the NFL 13 seasons, starting with the Patriots. His most recent eight seasons have been spent with the Broncos, where he served as John Elway’s director of college scouting in 2016
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49ers to interview Adam Peters for front office role [report]
San Francisco’s front office is taking shape behind the scenes and it could have a Denver Broncos flavor to it.
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John Lynch articulates some of his plans in first interview
That problematic communication paradigm will no longer exist in 2017, according to Lynch, who says the power structure between he and Shanahan will be as equal partners.
