49ers new GM John Lynch was asked Wednesday about a recent report that they are ready to “give up” on RB Carlos Hyde and could instead look to replace him with LSU’s Leonard Fournette.
“I think as a player one of the great things about this league and, frankly, what drove me to get back into it is that you’re always proving yourself,” Lynch said, via SFGate.com. “Particularly when there is a new regime. I hope Carlos feels that way, but I also can tell you that we’re really high on him and what he might be able to do in this offense.