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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Jets go quarterback

By Brad Weiss

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Defensive lineman Jonathan Allen #93 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on before taking on the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Defensive lineman Jonathan Allen #93 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on before taking on the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Jonathan Allen

DL, Alabama

The San Francisco 49ers made a huge splash on Sunday night, inking former safety John Lynch to a 6-year deal to be the team’s general manager. While Lynch has absolutely no experience in the position, he was an incredible player during his time in the NFL, and is a very good TV analyst. He knows football, and the organization needs to plug a football guy into that position going forward. In addition, the 49ers will name Kyle Shanahan their head coach, also offering a 6-year deal.

Last season, the 49ers were one of the worst teams in football on both sides of the ball, and both Lynch and Shanahan have their work cut out for them if they wish to bring the organization back from the dead. They need to start up front, and Alabama’s Jonathan Allen is one of the best prospects in the draft on the defensive line. He has the ability to play all over up front, and with his skill set, the 49ers would have a cornerstone of their defense in place.

Nobody is expecting the 49ers to turn the ship around in one year, and that is the reason behind the long-term deals for their new GM and head coach. They do have some nice pieces in place, and with the NFC West being pretty weak, they may be able to get back to the top of the division in a few years. Shanahan and Lynch will be working together for a long time, and with their history before coming together in San Francisco, the 49ers should be in good hands.

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