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25 Greatest Middle Linebackers in NFL History
Patrick Willis Middle linebackers are the quarterbacks of the defense, the nerve center of a stop-unit. Many of the game’s greatest players have been the man in the middle who called the shots in the huddle bef...
14 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Bill George, Brian Urlacher, Chuck Bednarik, Dick Butkus, Harry Carson, Jack Lambert, Joe Schmidt, Junior Seau, Ken Norton Jr., Lee Roy Jordan, Mike Singletary, Nick Buoniconti, Patrick Willis, Ray Lewis, Ray Nitschke, Tedy Bruschi, Willie Lanier

NFC Championship Preview and Prediction: San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons
Patrick Willis The top two teams in the NFC meet on Sunday to determine who will represent the conference in Super Bowl XLVII, as the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons face off in the NFC Championship game ...
17 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC, Aldon Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Championship, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Donte Whitner, Frank Gore, Jacquizz Rodgers, Julio Jones, Justin Smith, Matt Ryan, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, playoffs, Roddy White, San Francisco 49ers, super bowl, Tony Gonzalez, Vernon Davis

NFC Divisional Playoff Preview and Prediction: Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers
Patrick Willis The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers will get together for the second time this season when Saturday’s NFC Divisional playoff game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The champions of the NFC...
18 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC, Aaron Rodgers, Aldon Smith, Charles Woodson, Clay Matthews, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Divisional, Donte Whitner, DuJuan Harris, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jermichael Finley, Jordy Nelson, Justin Smith, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, playoffs, Randall Cobb, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks Preview and Prediction
Patrick Willis The NFC West could be decided when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 p.m ET tonight on NBC. A win would clinch a second straight division title for the 49ers (10-3-1), wh...
21 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC West, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Golden Tate, Justin Smith, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Vernon Davis

San Francisco 49ers vs. New England Patriots Preview and Prediction
Patrick Willis The San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots face off tonight at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC in what could potentially be a preview of Super Bowl XLVII. The 49ers (9-3-1) are trying to hold Seattle off...
22 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, Aaron Hernandez, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Brandon LLoyd, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Justin Smith, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, New England Patriots, Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers, Stevan Ridley, Tom Brady, Vernon Davis, Wes Welker

13 Athletes who Scare Other Athletes
Patrick Willis We love to watch the fearless nature that many of our favorite sports stars exude in their respective games. But even professional stars have to feel a little scared of their competition from time ...
28 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, MLB, Monthly, Overtime, DeMarcus Ware, Halloween, Mathias Kiwanuka, Patrick Willis, Victor Cruz

Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers Preview and Prediction
Patrick Willis Two divisional foes coming off drastically different  Week 6 contests will meet on Thursday Night Football, when the San Francisco 49ers host the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 p.m. EST on the NFL N...
30 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, Alex Smith, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Staley, Kendall Hunter, Marshawn Lynch, NFC West, Patrick Willis, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks

Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers Preview and Prediction
Patrick Willis Some of the national attention will be on the two coaches when the San Francisco 49ers host the Detroit Lions Sunday night at 8:20pm EST on NBC, but the real story is a solid NFC matchup between tw...
35 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions, Frank Gore, Kevin Smith, Matthew Stafford, NaVorro Bowman, NFC, Patrick Willis, Randy Moss and Mario Manningham joining Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers Preview and Prediction
Patrick Willis The marquee matchup of the NFL’s opening weekend will take place at historic Lambeau Field, with the Green Bay Packers hosting the San Francisco 49ers at 4:25pm EST on Fox. These two NFC stalwart...
36 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, News, NFC North, NFC West, Aaron Rodgers, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Donald Driver, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jermichael Finley, Jordy Nelson, Mario Manningham, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Randall Cobb, Randy Moss, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

San Francisco 49ers are the Best All-Around Team in the NFL
Patrick Willis by Josh Kipnis The San Francisco 49ers are the best all-around team in the NFL.  Yes, the Packers are undefeated.  Yes, Aaron Rodgers could be the best passer we have ever seen. ...
1 year ago by Josh Kipnis Tags: News, Aaron Rodgers, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Carlos Rodgers, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers

NFL Preseason Award Predictions
Patrick Willis The 2011 NFL season kicks off with a Thursday night showdown between the last two Super Bowl champions, as Super Bowl XLIV MVP quarterback Drew Brees and the Saints march to Lambeau Field to take o...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Jim Schwartz, Mark Ingram, Michael Vick, New Orleans Saints, Patrick Willis, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Ted Thompson, Tony Romo, Von Miller

San Francisco 49ers 2011 NFL Team Preview
Patrick Willis The year was 1979 when Eddie DeBartolo Jr., after two disastrous years as owner of the San Francisco 49ers, hired an innovative offensive coach from just down the road at Stanford in hopes of reviv...
1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, NFC, Alex Smith, Ed Debartolo Jr, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, Michael Crabtree, Mike Singletary, NFC West, Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers

Fantasy Football: Breaking down the San Francisco 49ers
Patrick Willis SAN FRANCISCO • Inside the Locker Room With Bay Area NFL Correspondent Eric Gilmore We all know Frank Gore’s injury history. So is it Anthony Dixon or Kendall Hunter to take as the hand...
1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Fantasy, Alex Smith, Frank Gore, Michael Crabtree, Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

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