San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch took his Tuesday press conference via conference call.
Normally, the Niners executive would’ve been onsite to answer any training camp questions — but a recent cycling accident pushed him to a virtually meeting.
Lynch explained that he suffered injuries to his face just after re-signing Deebo Samuel on a big-time extension.
“I had a little biking incident — situation,” Lynch said with a laugh, per NBC Sports Bay Area. “Ironically right after we finished Deebo, Linda said ‘Time to get some fresh air.’ We went outside and I happened to land on my face. So I’m a little bruised up and not interested in becoming a meme going forward so I’m laying low for a little bit.”
Lynch said he was not wearing a helmet during his accident. He warned all cyclists not to make the same mistake.
“Here’s my PSA announcement — I was not and I paid for it,” Lynch said. “I’m scheduled to be in Canton to support a couple of friends — Bryan Young and Tony Boselli. I don’t know. I can wear shades but I think I’m going to be answering so many questions I might just be better up here in my office.”
Fortunately, the franchise leader wasn’t seriously injured.
“No broken bones, but broken ego,” Lynch added.