Seattle’s rival from the bay area hired John Lynch as their new general manager today. 49ers fans absolutely hate it.
In case you missed it, the San Francisco 49ers dropped a bombshell announcement during the Pro Bowl tonight. They have officially highbred former player and current broadcaster John Lynch to be their general manager. Lynch have never worked in an NFL front office.
John Lynch has been named General Manager of the San Francisco #49ers.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 30, 2017
More details to come on https://t.co/vpdsX5qsi5. pic.twitter.com/F6vlJHfUgd
The comments that followed were pure comedy gold. It became apparent right away that Seahawks fans would enjoy reading some of these responses.
Wait...this wasn't a joke?
— Darin Pike (@darinpike) January 30, 2017
Four coaches in four years and a 6-year deal to a new GM who has never held a front office job before.
— Adam DeSanctis (@AdamJDeSanctis) January 30, 2017
"Jed is a genius." - no one
This organization makes it harder and harder each year to remain a fan!! Is it too much to ask to make a smart decision!!
— Dougie_McVlady #GLAZERSOUT #GLAZERSSELL (@OilDoug) January 30, 2017
unprecedented 6 yr deal for a gm with no personnel experience. Only explanation for this is jed york is a closet seahawk fan.
— Malcolm Hampton III (@MalcolmHampton) January 30, 2017
Of course, the responses with .gifs in these were likely the best.
— Ulysses Sena (@ulyssessena) January 30, 2017
— Richie (@RichieRainero) January 30, 2017
— Jason Reid (@JReidOneNiner) January 30, 2017
Hmm. pic.twitter.com/EPvfYYfg63
— KatieC ⚖️♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@YepJustKatieC) January 30, 2017
— Candlestick Will (@CandlestickWill) January 30, 2017
FAIL pic.twitter.com/BUgijx973U
— Gonk (@1UrbanEarring) January 30, 2017
Of course, there are always those who are capable of finding the silver lining in any situation. I think we’ve found the Pollyanna in the 49ers fan base right here:
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