# John Lynch on Mac Jones: QB Depth Matters

> 49ers GM says Mac Jones provides strong backup depth for QB role.
- Title: John Lynch on Mac Jones: QB Depth Matters · NBC Sports
- Summary: 49ers GM says Mac Jones provides strong backup depth for QB role. 49ers GM John Lynch says Mac Jones is a good spot to be well-insulated as backup…
- Keywords: john lynch, mac jones, 49ers, nfl, backup quarterback, brock purdy, kurtis rourke, sports, John, Lynch, Mac, Jones
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-lynch-on-mac-jones-qb-is-a-good-spot-to-be-well-insulated
- Published: 2026-09-24T16:29:35.336+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john lynch, mac jones, 49ers, nfl, qb, backup quarterback, brock purdy, kurtis rourke, sports
## John Lynch
49ers general manager.
## Mac Jones
49ers backup quarterback.
## QB Depth
49ers have three quarterbacks.
## Backup Plan
Jones started eight games last season.
## Well-Insulated
Lynch says Jones provides strong backup depth.
## What Happens Next
49ers may keep Jones as backup.
## Key takeaway

49ers GM John Lynch says Mac Jones is a good spot to be well-insulated as backup quarterback.