John Lynch Calls 49ers Paying Brock Purdy EASY DECISION + Why Luck Plays Role In Late Draft Picks

With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports

In today’s episode, 49ers GM John Lynch joins to discuss why now was the right time for Brock Purdy’s new deal. He also details his strong relationship with Kyle Shanahan, the team’s success with late-round draft picks, and much more!

(00:00) Intro

(2:22) Decision to hire Ran Carthon

(3:55) Relationship with Kyle Shanahan

(7:36) Working through disagreements

(10:06) Success with late-round draft picks

(13:59) Brock Purdy’s new deal

(17:16) Remembering Reggie Cobb

(19:19) Most memorable play in playing career

(19:58) Greatest multisport athlete all-time

(20:42) Which athlete from another sport would he sign?

(21:04) Go-to Draft Day snack

(21:26) Song that best describes John Lynch

(21:48) Story behind alter ego ‘47 Red’

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