I’ve known 49ers GM John Lynch for about 15 years, but I’ve hung with his alter ego, 47 Red, for about 20.



The man now leading the hunt for more silver in the 49ers’ facilities can be two completely different men at times. John is always smiling, constantly positive, the type of family man many of us look up to.



And then … there’s 47 Red!



47 Red is the name the Bucs players came up with for Lynch’s alter ego on the field. Do not go over the middle of the field on 47 Red. Do not disrespect the game, the player hierarchy or anything sacred about football to 47 Red, period. Just don’t. If you do, there’s a good chance smelling salts will be brought into the equation afterward.



Trust me, Niners Nation, you want everything about 47 Red. As a safety, his brand of football was violence —he set the tone for the middle of the field of the record-setting Buccaneers Super Bowl-winning defense. His...