Patrick Willis

There wasn’t a better linebacker tandem in the National Football League in 2011 than San Francisco 49ers inside ‘backers Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman. It’s hard to dispute such a notion, but if you go off of last year’s All-Pro selection...

Over the course of the offseason, Patrick Willis and Randy Moss have become “buddies,” hook, line and sinker. On the surface, the two have multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections in common, but they’ve quickly discovered a mutual love for angl...

If it wasn’t for the color of jerseys they wear, you might not be able to distinguish the 49ers linebackers from some of the 49ers pass catchers. At least that’s Patrick Willis’ opinion. Willis, along with NaVorro Bowman and Ahmad Brooks compet...

The easiest counter to modern offenses is finding more versatile defenders. What's most likely to happen is that the linebacker and safety positions will blend into one.

The easiest counter to modern offenses is finding more versatile defenders. What's most likely to happen is that the linebacker and safety positions will blend into one.

The closer we get to the 2012 NFL Draft, now two days away, just about every football analyst under the sun has an opinion on how the first 32 picks will turn out. In the meantime, 49ers players continue to prepare for the upcoming season through the...

Take one look at San Francisco 49ers five-time Pro Bowl linebacker Patrick Willis and it should come as no surprise that the All-Pro player takes an extreme interest in strength and conditioning. In fact, Willis said he’s been fascinated with the m...