John Lynch, 49ers general manager, took the podium for a press conference at the team's headquarters in Santa Clara on Monday to discuss the club's approach to the draft.
Per Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group, Lynch is willing to pick up the phone, should anyone come calling about the No. 2 overall pick.
#49ers John Lynch on possibly trading back:"If something came to us that was too good to be true ... (there are) players we'd be comfortable taking in the middle of the round, like at 10. We've done our due diligence."
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) April 22, 2019Lynch figures to be an especially popular executive on draft day if the Cardinals pass up on quarterback Kyler Murray with the top pick.
#49ers John Lynch on Kyler Murray possibly going No. 1:"The one thing I know is we aren't going to have to wait long, whether it's them or someone else picking him. Do I want to know? Sure, just like you do and everyone else."Adds, "seems to be a ton of interest" in Murray
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) April 22, 2019#49ers John Lynch on No. 2-pick trade interest:Just this morning, a couple calls, but nothing of substance. I'd imagine if there is interest, those things we'll heat up. We'll listen. We also think we can get game-changing players there.
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) April 22, 2019The 2019 NFL Draft begins on Thursday in Nashville, Tennesee. Be sure to tune into 95.7 The Game for all the coverage.
