Patrick Willis is set to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024. Willis spent his entire distinguished NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers, who made him the No. 11 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. Over his eight NFL seasons, he accumulated seven Pro Bowl selections and five first-team All-Pro honors.
Fred Warner, a current 49ers linebacker, appears to be on a similar Hall-of-Fame trajectory. Widely regarded as the best off-ball linebacker in the game, Warner has been the heart of the 49ers defense and a key factor in the team's success.
The 49ers held their first training camp practice today, and after the Wednesday morning session, Warner was asked about Willis' impact on the game.
"One of the best to ever do it," Warner told reporters. "When you talk about linebacker play, you're always going to talk about the way the game's supposed to be played at that position, and he did it through and through with the tenacity, the speed, the violence.
"You talk about what the league has kind of evolved into, and linebackers who can do it all ... that type of linebacker, playing with that speed, that violence, the physicality that you want to see, he did it at such a high level here, and that's what I'm always chasing."
Warner has earned several accolades during his NFL career, including three Pro Bowl selections and three first-team All-Pro honors. The 49ers' star defender is thrilled to see Willis finally earn the recognition he deserves.
"I'm so happy for him getting that gold jacket," Warner added. "Super well-deserved."
Brock Purdy was starstruck meeting this 49ers legend
By David Bonilla
Mar 28
The San Francisco 49ers boast a storied quarterback lineage featuring Hall of Famers like Joe Montana and Steve Young. For a young quarterback like Brock Purdy, that legacy brings significant pressure as he strives to make his own mark in the NFL and bring multiple...
Why Dan Patrick believes 49ers QB Brock Purdy will get worse
By David Bonilla
9 hrs
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York recently spoke to reporters and was asked whether Brock Purdy is a top-10 NFL quarterback.
"I think he is. I think he's great," York replied.
However, he added a caveat: "Especially when you combine him with [head coach] Kyle [Shanahan] and...
Pair of 2nd-year 49ers players switch jersey numbers
By David Bonilla
Mar 26
The San Francisco 49ers' offseason roster changes have allowed two second-year players to update their jersey numbers. Quarterback Tanner Mordecai, currently the team's third quarterback behind Brock Purdy and Mac Jones, has switched from No. 4 to No. 14.
San Francisco 49ers...
49ers to host Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr. on pre-draft visit
By David Bonilla
Mar 26
Another top-30 pre-draft visit has been revealed. According to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, the San Francisco 49ers are among the teams set to host Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. in Santa Clara ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Fannin was in Indianapolis last month for...
