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49ers inch closer to NFL's worst record with Aaron Lynch suspension

The San Francisco 49ers went 5-11 last season and picked seventh overall, selecting pass rusher DeForest Buckner out of Oregon. Well, they are going to need that pass rush help now that outside linebacker Aaron Lynch has been suspended for the first four games of the season, as announced by the team on Friday. It also means that the 49ers are that much closer to picking first overall in 2017, which could bring Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson to San Francisco next season.

Every little bit helps. (Or hurts?)

Lynch had 6.