John Lynch emphasizes focus on improving 49ers' explosive play rate

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.

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