Patrick Willis on Sirius NFL Radio...

[jpdex12]

Anyone catch the interview? I heard bits and pieces. Can someone that heard it either sumarize what he said or maybe one of you computer wizards can post the interview from the radio. You would be today's hero in my book!

[Tatonka]

Re: Patrick Willis on Sirius NFL Radio...

i heard it. i will post shorty

[Tatonka]

Re: Patrick Willis on Sirius NFL Radio...

pat kirwan and carruci interviewed him.

it was a great interview..

things that stood out..

the guy referred to both kirwan and carruci as "Sir" after every statement. much like deion branch. very polite. well spoken.

his back ground. he grew up with his mother, aunt and uncle. he has 7 siblings. his brother just drownd prior to this past season. he says he felt like it effected the start of this season, in which he didnt play well, but after the georgia game, he turned it up a notch. he said he didnt even know about 2 siblings until he was at his brothers funeral this past summer. pretty crazy. but he seemed to handle it well.

carruci asked him what game exemplifies how he plays.. what was his best game.. his answer was awesome... he said.. LSU... and Auburn.. and vanderbuilt, and florida.. and kept going.. it made them laugh.. he was dead serious.. they loved it.. he said that after he dealt with his brother passing, he just went nuts on the field and felt he dominated the last 2/3rds of the season.. but he went as far as saying he had no excuse to play poorly to start the season.

they went over his combine and proday.. he said he felt he did well.

talked about the assignment calls.. said he wants to be the one making the calls because he trusts that he knows how to get all the guys in the right position for everyone to make the plays they need to. they went over coverages and what he would call and he nailed them all.

they talked about the cover 2.. he said he played it about half the time in college... he said he played weakside linebacker.. but feels that he is best at middle because he can cover anyone in the middle of the field. feels he has the speed to stay with anyone.. TEs, WRs, RBs.. doesnt matter.. he said he feels he is the total package.. he can knock you out.. he can blitz.. he can cover.. and he can eat up the run. obviously i am paraphrasing.. but that was the jist of it.

it was wierd.. he didnt come across as cocky.. just honest.. matter of fact like..

kirwan said he was looking forward to talking to him after the draft.. he said he was looking forward to just putting on an nfl jersey and giving his heart and soul on the field.

the guy is a stud.. he very well may not make it to pick 12.. atlanta has showed alot of interest he said. no mention of buffalo, but carruci mentioned us and he said he just wants to be picked and get to work.

[The last buffalo fan]

Re: Patrick Willis on Sirius NFL Radio...

pat kirwan and carruci interviewed him.

it was a great interview..

things that stood out..

the guy referred to both kirwan and carruci as "Sir" after every statement. much like deion branch. very polite. well spoken.

his back ground. he grew up with his mother, aunt and uncle. he has 7 siblings. his brother just drownd prior to this past season. he says he felt like it effected the start of this season, in which he didnt play well, but after the georgia game, he turned it up a notch. he said he didnt even know about 2 siblings until he was at his brothers funeral this past summer. pretty crazy. but he seemed to handle it well.

carruci asked him what game exemplifies how he plays.. what was his best game.. his answer was awesome... he said.. LSU... and Auburn.. and vanderbuilt, and florida.. and kept going.. it made them laugh.. he was dead serious.. they loved it.. he said that after he dealt with his brother passing, he just went nuts on the field and felt he dominated the last 2/3rds of the season.. but he went as far as saying he had no excuse to play poorly to start the season.

they went over his combine and proday.. he said he felt he did well.

talked about the assignment calls.. said he wants to be the one making the calls because he trusts that he knows how to get all the guys in the right position for everyone to make the plays they need to. they went over coverages and what he would call and he nailed them all.

they talked about the cover 2.. he said he played it about half the time in college... he said he played weakside linebacker.. but feels that he is best at middle because he can cover anyone in the middle of the field. feels he has the speed to stay with anyone.. TEs, WRs, RBs.. doesnt matter.. he said he feels he is the total package.. he can knock you out.. he can blitz.. he can cover.. and he can eat up the run. obviously i am paraphrasing.. but that was the jist of it.

it was wierd.. he didnt come across as cocky.. just honest.. matter of fact like..

kirwan said he was looking forward to talking to him after the draft.. he said he was looking forward to just putting on an nfl jersey and giving his heart and soul on the field.

the guy is a stud.. he very well may not make it to pick 12.. atlanta has showed alot of interest he said. no mention of buffalo, but carruci mentioned us and he said he just wants to be picked and get to work.

Good job, Mr. T.!!!!

[Marvelous]

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Good job T...

[Kenny]

Re: Patrick Willis on Sirius NFL Radio...

The hell with Peterson or Lynch... If Patrick Willis is still there, I WANT HIM!!!!!

[Night Train]

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no mention of buffalo

ACK ! HE HATES US ! TO THE BRIDGE !

[Tatonka]

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ACK ! HE HATES US ! TO THE BRIDGE !

i would prefer that he didnt mention us, actually..

everytime the coaches mention someone.. it is a guarentee that we wont draft them.

[jpdex12]

Re: Patrick Willis on Sirius NFL Radio...

i would prefer that he didnt mention us, actually..

everytime the coaches mention someone.. it is a guarentee that we wont draft them.

Thanks Tonk! THat was great. I caught bits and pieces but you summarized it well. I hope to hell he is there at #12. He had a few injuries but nothing to worry about IMO. He has all of the tools that will make a great player in the NFL and a real teammate.

Willis in 1st!

[Nighthawk]

Re: Patrick Willis on Sirius NFL Radio...

Thanks Tonk! THat was great. I caught bits and pieces but you summarized it well. I hope to hell he is there at #12. He had a few injuries but nothing to worry about IMO. He has all of the tools that will make a great player in the NFL and a real teammate.

Willis in 1st!

I wouldn't mind having Willis as our #1 pick. I would sure hate to make the decision between Willis, Peterson or Okoye if all of them were still on the board. In my opinion, you go with Peterson because he is an elite talent who is destined to be a star. Plus, I truly believe that you can get an excellent LB in the 2nd, especially outside guys.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Patrick Willis on Sirius NFL Radio...

He's gone by SF at 11.

[jpdex12]

Re: Patrick Willis on Sirius NFL Radio...

I wouldn't mind having Willis as our #1 pick. I would sure hate to make the decision between Willis, Peterson or Okoye if all of them were still on the board. In my opinion, you go with Peterson because he is an elite talent who is destined to be a star. Plus, I truly believe that you can get an excellent LB in the 2nd, especially outside guys.

I hear ya, but he's got the character trait that Big Marv is looking for...oh boy!

[Nighthawk]

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I hear ya, but he's got the character trait that Big Marv is looking for...oh boy!

That's what makes that decision tough...they're all good character guys. Not one of them hurts your team or the character part.

[Don't Panic]

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Tell me you don't want that guy running your defense... and we're considering Lynch instead? I don't think so...

[Nighthawk]

Re: Patrick Willis on Sirius NFL Radio...

Tell me you don't want that guy running your defense... and we're considering Lynch instead? I don't think so...

I don't see Lynch as a possibility if one of those 3 guys are on the board.