Two months ago, before the current hailstorm surrounding a potential contract extension for receiver Deebo Samuel, 49ers general manager John Lynch made an observation and prediction about the looming negotiations.

He noted that Tory Dandy, Samuel’s agent, also represented wideouts A.J. Brown and DK Metcalf. Both of those fourth-year receivers, like Samuel, entered this offseason eligible to replace their rookie deals with lucrative extensions. Lynch then suggested that it’d be difficult for the 49ers to strike an agreement with Samuel before both of his counterparts.

“Tory is going to be a busy man,” Lynch said at the NFL Scouting Combine in March. “A.J. Brown, DK Metcalf, Deebo. It would be nice to beat ’em to the punch, because someone is going to set the market really high. … It’s not going to be easy coming off that season. There’s such a buzz around that guy right now, but he has earned whatever he’s going to get.”

On the issue of timing, Lynch turned out to be correct. The 49ers, of course, have yet to reach a deal with Samuel. In fact, simply generating momentum on one has been unexpectedly difficult, as Samuel publicly requested a trade last month — a demand that the 49ers did not oblige during the NFL Draft. Meanwhile, Brown found the extension he was looking for. The Titans traded him to the Eagles, who shelled out a four-year deal worth up to $100 million.

Dandy, of course, negotiated that contract. And it’s relevant to the 49ers’ ongoing situation with Samuel because it should provide at least some parameters for the agent’s other clients.

Yes, it does mean that Samuel will very likely command more money than Brown, since Lynch has already acknowledged the one-upping dynamic of this Dandy-negotiated trio of potential contracts. But more significantly, Brown’s deal represents firmer guidance for the 49ers and Samuel — and that should be useful given the confusing estrangement that’s taken place over the past month.

Brown’s contract details

Pro Football Talk provided details of Brown’s new contract and they’re available on Over The Cap. The deal contains $40 million fully guaranteed at signing and an average per year (APY) of $25 million.