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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 09: NFL player Patrick Willis attends the premiere of HBO's 'Eastbound & Down' Season 3 at Cinespace on February 9, 2012 in Hollywood, California. View Photo »
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis cleans out his locker at the 49ers NFL football headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. , Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. The 49ers lost to the New York Giants in the NFC championship game on Sunday. View Photo »
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) celebrates after teammate linebacker Patrick Willis (52) sacked New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (left on the ground) during the third quarter of the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California,... View Photo »
New York Giants' Victor Cruz can't catch a pass with San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis covering during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. View Photo »
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is sacked by San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. View Photo »
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) tries to run past San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. View Photo »
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis, right, has his hand taped by a trainer during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif. , Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. The 49ers are scheduled to host the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game on... View Photo »
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) laughs during practice at the team's NFL football facility in Santa Clara, Calif. , Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. The 49ers are scheduled to face the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game on Sunday,... View Photo »
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis addresses the media during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. , Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. The 49ers host the New York Giants on Sunday, Jan. 22, in the NFC... View Photo »
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham picks up a first down in the third quarter as San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis pursues during their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in San Francisco, California, January 14, 2012. View Photo »
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham holds on to a pass to score a second quarter touchdown as San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (R) defends during their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in San Francisco, California January... View Photo »
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis runs onto the field before the start of play against the New Orleans Saints in their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in San Francisco, California, January 14, 2012. View Photo »
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) makes a catch against San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. View Photo »
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) during the third quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. View Photo »
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) and linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) tackle New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory (29) during the third quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. View Photo »
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) catches a 14-yard touchdown reception over San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. View Photo »
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Willis was injured in the first quarter and did not return. View Photo »
In this photo taken Dec. 4, 2011, San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman is seen before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in San Francisco. Bowman is no longer San Francisco's other inside linebacker, or the inexperienced young guy. View Photo »
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, watches as linebacker Patrick Willis (52) is helped off the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. View Photo »
St. Louis Rams fullback Brit Miller (49) runs past San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Willis was injured on the play and was helped off the field. View Photo »
Patrick L. Willis (born January 25, 1985 in Bruceton, Tennessee) is an American football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers 11th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi. Full Article
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis, right, has his hand taped by a trainer during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif. , Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. The 49ers are scheduled to host the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 22.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) laughs during practice at the team's NFL football facility in Santa Clara, Calif. , Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. The 49ers are scheduled to face the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 22.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis addresses the media during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. , Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. The 49ers host the New York Giants on Sunday, Jan. 22, in the NFC championship.
View Photo »New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham holds on to a pass to score a second quarter touchdown as San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (R) defends during their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in San Francisco, California January 14, 2012.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) during the third quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) and linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) tackle New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory (29) during the third quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Willis was injured in the first quarter and did not return.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in San Francisco, Calif. , Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. The 49ers won 23-7.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) celebrates after sacking New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, bottom rear, in the third quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. The 49ers won 27-20.
View Photo »DETROIT - OCTOBER 16: Patrick Willis #52, NaVorro Bowman #53 and Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers tackle Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions during the second quarter of the NFL game at Ford Field on October 16, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The 49ers defeated the Lions 25-19.
View Photo »DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Brandon Pettigrew #87 of the Detroit Lions has the football tipped out of his hands by Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers during a NFL game at Ford Field on October 16, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The 49ers won 29-15.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (R) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kellen Winslow during the second quarter of their NFL football game in San Francisco, California, October 9, 2011.
View Photo »PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 2: Quarterback Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs for 24 yards and a first down as linebacker Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers attempts a tackle during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on October 2, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
View Photo »PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 02: Defender Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers chases after quarterback Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on October 2, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys is seperated from the ball by Patrick Willis #52 and Carlos Rogers #22 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of an NFL football game at Candlestick Park on September 18, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - CIRCA 2011: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Patrick Willis of the San Francisco 49ers poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis cleans out his locker at the 49ers NFL football headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. , Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. The 49ers lost to the New York Giants in the NFC championship game on Sunday.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) celebrates after cornerback Tarell Brown (25) intercepted the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) celebrates after teammate linebacker Patrick Willis (52) sacked New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (left on the ground) during the third quarter of the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) and safety Dashon Goldson (38) are shown at an NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif. , Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011.
View Photo »New York Giants' Victor Cruz can't catch a pass with San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis covering during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is sacked by San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) tries to run past San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham picks up a first down in the third quarter as San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis pursues during their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in San Francisco, California, January 14, 2012.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis, right, has his hand taped by a trainer during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif. , Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. The 49ers are scheduled to host the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 22.
View Photo »One thing about the team all year long is we don’t quit. We’re not afraid of any situation
I don't know how I would have taken this game if we didn't get another way to win
It just shows he has the will to never quit. I've been here for a while with him and seen some of the things said about him
It was very frustrating ... Any time the other team can convert a third down, it’s not good. We understand getting off the field on third down is very valuable to our defense. That also gives our offense a chance to get the ball back and score, but we didn’t do that tonight.
We trust what Coach Vic [Fangio] calls ... I trust him hands-down, and I’m very thankful he’s my defensive coordinator. Tonight, he called the calls, and we just had to execute better as a defense. We didn’t do our job to uphold our end of that. It’s not on him tonight. It’s on us. We just have to execu...
I wish I could have shared the field with him tonight
We lost tonight but I don’t think it was anything detrimental to the team ... I feel like it only breaks us down to build us up stronger for what we have planned ahead of us down the road.
They were just getting the ball out real quick
We were on a win streak, and it was good
They were getting the ball out quick ... We understand getting off the field on third down is very valuable. We didn’t do that tonight.
He is, to me in my era, one of the best to play the game
My family, my true friends, this team, this organization, my teammates here
There's no doubt Ray Lewis is the first person that pops in your mind when you think about the Baltimore team ... He's been a guy that has led that team to a Super Bowl and many victories.
There's no doubt Ray Lewis is the first person that pops in your mind when you think about the Baltimore team ... He's been a guy that has led that team to a Super Bowl and many victories.
Anytime (you) play a football game, it's a big stage ... We just want to continue what we have going on here.
To me, Ray Rice is one of the better backs in the league ... He runs really well, he's very shifty and he has speed. ... He can do it all. He poses a big threat.
