John Lynch cites 49ers' history to support keeping Mac Jones

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch emphasized the importance of having a strong backup quarterback, referencing the team's successful history with quarterbacks like Joe Montana and Steve Young. Lynch indicated that despite interest from other teams due to recent quarterback injuries around the NFL, he remains cautious about dealing Mac Jones. With Jones approaching free agency, Lynch noted that the 49ers could capitalize if they receive a strong offer, particularly with the 2027 NFL Draft expected to be deep. The team has depth with Brock Purdy as the starter and Kurtis Rourke as the third option.

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