The 49ers have to draft an offensive tackle this year. They haven't drafted one since 2021, Jaylon Moore is an impending free agent, Colton McKivitz will be a free agent in 2025 and Trent Williams misses games every year plus he will turn 37 in July.

San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch spoke to reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. And while most of what Lynch said was expected, he made a few comments that left fans reacting and,

The on-field workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine began Thursday in Indianapolis and run through Sunday. However, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has already returned to the Bay Area, departing on Friday after wrapping up the team's interviews with prospects.

One franchise cornerstone the 49ers are not looking to part ways with is tight end George Kittle. Kittle has been with the 49ers since 2017, the year John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan took over the franchise, and has been one of the key players to the team's success over the past half decade.

The San Francisco 49ers' biggest priority will be extending their quarterback Brock Purdy. Both parties seem motivated to strike a deal but recent comments suggest there is a chance nothing materializes.

On the eve of the NFL Scouting Combine, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke to reporters about the early offseason. Lynch was asked about the status of veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

John Lynch made it clear he hopes the team can work out a long-term deal with Brock Purdy, who's entering the last year of his rookie contract.