SANTA CLARA — Marshawn Lynch was a yard away from immortality. OK, you can argue one of the most unique personalities in NFL history got there anyway, but the former Oakland Tech and Cal star will forever be associated with the time he didn’t get the ball with the Seattle Seahawks a yard away from winning Super Bowl XLIX against the New England Patriots on Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. Instead, with the Seahawks trailing 28-24 and 26 seconds to play, offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell with the authorization of coach Pete Carroll called for a quick slant pass from quarterback Russell Wilson to wide receiver Ricardo Lockette. New England safety Malcolm Butler got there first...
