SANTA CLARA — Fred Warner will be on one side of the line of scrimmage, staring directly across at Aaron Rodgers.
It won’t be the first time.
When the 49ers (2-0) host the Green Bay Packers (1-1) Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium, it will be a mutual respect rivalry between a middle linebacker and a quarterback separated by 13 years in age but even in terms of respect among their peers.
Warner has seen Rodgers up close and personal four times over his first three seasons, so he understands what he’s dealing with — a likely first-ballot Hall of Fame quarterback who can turn any play into a big gainer or even a touchdown.