HOUSTON — What a week this could be for John Lynch. On Sunday, he was named the 49ers' surprise pick for general manager. In a league that has more leaks than a screen ceiling, nobody saw that coming.
Today, Lynch could (should) be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He's a finalist for the class of 2017 and voters will meet at Super Bowl LI with an announcement to be made during the NFL Honors show.
Lynch played safety, better than almost anyone during his era. He went to nine Pro Bowls. The only player at that position who went to more was Ken Houston, who was named to 12 before he retired in 1980.