The on-field workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine began Thursday in Indianapolis and run through Sunday. However, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has already returned to the Bay Area, departing on Friday after wrapping up the team's interviews with prospects.

San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch spoke to reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. And while most of what Lynch said was expected, he made a few comments that left fans reacting and,

John Lynch made it clear he hopes the team can work out a long-term deal with Brock Purdy, who's entering the last year of his rookie contract.

Even if the San Francisco 49ers and George Kittle don't come to a contract agreement, it's something that general manager John Lynch isn't worried about. Despite the 49ers having two options to replace Kittle in the 2025 NFL Draft, it's clear that both sides want to have one another back.

The 49ers have to draft an offensive tackle this year. They haven't drafted one since 2021, Jaylon Moore is an impending free agent, Colton McKivitz will be a free agent in 2025 and Trent Williams misses games every year plus he will turn 37 in July.