The San Francisco 49ers will look a lot different in the 2025 NFL season. As they go through a massive rebuild, GM John Lynch has sent a clear message to HC Kyle Shanahan about these recent changes.
Last year, many analysts pegged the 49ers as the favorites to win the Super Bowl. They had been the runner-ups in the 2023 season, which led many to believe they would only get better in the following campaign.
Unfortunately, the club fell far short of those expectations and couldn’t even make the playoffs in the 2024 season. For that reason, the front office has started a major rebuild to change the team’s trajectory in the coming years.
John Lynch gets brutally honest with Kyle Shanahan on the 49ers’ current rebuild
The word “rebuild” can be terrifying for many teams. Every franchise aims to stay competitive year after year, but maintaining that level of success is often unsustainable in the NFL.
This is the situation the 49ers now face. In recent years, the club had assembled a highly competitive roster. However, after last season’s disappointment, the NFC West franchise has acknowledged the need for a significant rebuild.
This offseason, the team has parted ways with several players, either due to performance concerns or financial constraints. While this may seem alarming to fans, general manager John Lynch has spoken out to reassure everyone.
Lynch has addressed the 49ers’ ongoing rebuild and sent a message to head coach Kyle Shanahan, urging him to trust the process. The GM is focused on constructing an even more competitive roster for Shanahan to lead in the 2025 season.
“The bottom line is you’re always looking at years out,” Lynch said, via Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com. “And we forecast it, and we’ve got some big things coming our way. And you have to clear the requisite room to be able to do that. And you don’t want to get to a point where you have to do things to keep your roster afloat. You want to have that flexibility.”
Will the 49ers trade Christian McCaffrey?
This offseason, the 49ers parted ways with a key offensive weapon in Deebo Samuel. Rumors suggest that Brandon Aiyuk could also be traded, but he might not be the only offensive star potentially on the move.
According to reports, the 49ers may also consider offers for Christian McCaffrey. While he remains a top-tier running back, injuries have plagued him in recent years. Trading him for valuable draft picks could be crucial to accelerating their rebuild.