“I think it’s different for each and every person as to why you’re getting them and how you’re getting them,” Lynch said. “Believe me we would never put Brock in a position where we don’t think it’s smart for him to be out there and obviously there’s a bunch of highly-qualified docs that are evaluating. Brock’s in a good place and we’re confident he can go out there and perform and be healthy out there.”
Following his own surgery, Lynch played four more seasons with the Denver Broncos — making the Pro Bowl each year — to complete a career that landed him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The 49ers will issue an official injury report later in the day, and it’s likely to contain some key player who will be listed as questionable, although Lynch seemed to indicate things aren’t as bleak as they appeared following a 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
“We came out of that game a banged up team and you’re saying, `OK, how are we’re going to put together this roster,” Lynch said. “Fortunately a lot of it has broken in a good way.” It sounds as if it’s possible the 49ers will name their third different starter at strong safety. Rookie third-round pick Ji’Ayir Brown sustained a knee sprain early in the Baltimore game. Although he finished the game, Brown’s status is in question for Sunday. Logan Ryan, a street free agent who was signed Nov. 5 after Pro Bowl starter Talanoa Hufanga was lost to a torn ACL, would be the likely starter although Isaiah Oliver could also be in the picture.
