Patrick Willis & Fred Warner: Breaking the 49ers Tackle Record & Knowing When to Walk Away | EP8

In this episode of Real Ones: The League, presented by Experian, you will see: San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame Linebacker Patrick Willis joins All-Pro Fred Warner for a legendary meeting of the minds. From the small-town roots in Tennessee to becoming the "Terminator" of the NFL, Patrick Willis opens up about the "Gladiator" mindset required to dominate the linebacker position. He reflects on the high-pressure pregame speeches of the Harbaugh era and the internal battle of knowing when to finally hang up the cleats at the age of 30. In this deep dive, Willis reveals the specific "Welcome to the NFL" moment during his first training camp where Mike Singletary pushed him to the brink . The two discuss the evolution of the game, the fear Willis instilled in opponents, and the legendary battles against "Beast Mode" Marshawn Lynch. Patrick also breaks down the terrifying hit from a Washington fullback in 2013 that left him questioning how much more his body could take. Finally, we address the 49ers franchise history books. Fred Warner reveals the heartbreak of being just five tackles away from breaking Patrick Willis’s all-time record before suffering a season-ending injury. Plus, Patrick shares his honest thoughts on the Mike Evans signing, Max Crosby’s rescinded trade to Baltimore, and why it took five years for him to finally get the Hall of Fame call. #RealOnes #FredWarner #49ers #HallOfFame #PatrickWillis Experian® could help you save time and money with all the financial tools you need at your fingertips right in the app. Get started by downloading the free Experian® App today! Based on FICO® Score 8 model. Approval is not guaranteed. Terms and conditions apply. See Experian.com for details. 00:00 — The "Lick" That Changed Everything: Patrick Willis’ Toughest Hit 01:23 — The Blueprint: Welcoming Patrick Willis 03:50 — Gladiator Mentality: Turning Into a Different Beast on the Field 07:13 — Harbaugh, Pregame Speeches, & Finding the Team’s Aura 12:27 — Getting Cussed Out by Mike Singletary: Rookie Year Humility 21:13 — Why I Retired at 30: Honesty, Injuries, & Protecting the Soul 29:41 — Marshawn Lynch: The Toughest RBs to Tackle 46:35 — Passing the Torch: Patrick Willis on Fred Warner’s Evolution 53:35 — The Hall of Fame Wait: Why It Took 5 Years to Get the Call 59:36 — Warner vs. Willis: The 49ers All-Time Tackle Record 01:05:08 — Experian BFF Call: Willis Calls a Former Teammate 01:12:14 — Mike Evans, Max Crosby, & The Future of the 49ers Defense Like, Share, & Comment for more exclusive content. GOAT Farm Media is an Emmy-nominated sports media company powered by professional athletes. We appreciate your support! 👉 Subscribe to our Channel: @goatfarm 📹 Exclusive NFL Player Post-Game Reactions: REARVIEW | NFL POST-GAME REACTIONS 📹 Behind The Scenes NFL Draft Content: DRAFTED | NFL DRAFT EXCLUSIVES 🔔 Click the Bell Icon on our Channel to get notified for our next video Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @goatfarmmedia TikTok: @goatfarmmedia www.goatfarmmedia.com #GOATFarmMedia