John Lynch emphasizes focus on improving 49ers' explosive play rate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch highlighted a commitment to enhancing the team's explosive play rate as training camp opened on July 27, 2026. Despite a strong offensive efficiency ranking in 2025, the team finished 21st in explosive plays, prompting offseason adjustments. Acquisitions like Mike Evans and a healthy Brock Purdy are aimed at boosting offensive explosiveness. The 49ers will also need to improve their run game, where they ranked low last season. Lynch emphasized a collective effort across players and coaching staff to address this area moving forward.
- •San Francisco ranked 21st in explosive play rate during the 2025 season.
- •The team acquired Mike Evans to enhance their passing game.
- •Brock Purdy's health is essential for improving offensive explosiveness.
- •The 49ers ranked 26th in explosive runs last season.
- •John Lynch stresses the importance of a collective approach to improve explosiveness.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — John Lynch underlines ‘heightened focus’ on area where 49ers struggled in 2025
"San Francisco made several moves with a view to making a big jump in 2026.
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