The San Francisco 49ers have hired their new general manager: former All-Pro NFL safety and current FOX broadcaster John Lynch. The news broke Sunday night and sent shockwaves through the football world.
Lynch’s interview with the 49ers was kept a complete secret until it became clear that he was the man for the job. Until Sunday, George Paton and Terry McDonough were the only GM candidates who reportedly met with the 49ers. It was later revealed that there was a third candidate – Lynch – who sat down with the team in Atlanta. Potential head coach Kyle Shanahan was on hand for each interview.