[simple simon]

Willis, the former Ole Miss standout chosen to be a cornerstone of San Francisco's defense, is a masterwork in progress for Singletary and coach Mike Nolan, a longtime defensive coordinator. Nolan coached Baltimore's Ray Lewis -- whose No. 52 is conspicuously on Willis' red jerseys.


During almost every recent practice at the 49ers' training complex, Singletary provided several daily earfuls of private instruction for the highest-profile pupil of his three years in San Francisco.


"He's going to coach you to perfection," Willis said. "He never throws it in your face, saying, 'I did this when I played. I won the Super Bowl.' He's just here to help you be the best."


Willis Learning From the Best - OleMissSports.com—Official Web Site of University of Mississippi Athletics

[simple simon]

this kid is about to be something special

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by simple simon

Willis, the former Ole Miss standout chosen to be a cornerstone of San Francisco's defense, is a masterwork in progress for Singletary and coach Mike Nolan, a longtime defensive coordinator. Nolan coached Baltimore's Ray Lewis -- whose No. 52 is conspicuously on Willis' red jerseys.


During almost every recent practice at the 49ers' training complex, Singletary provided several daily earfuls of private instruction for the highest-profile pupil of his three years in San Francisco.


"He's going to coach you to perfection," Willis said. "He never throws it in your face, saying, 'I did this when I played. I won the Super Bowl.' He's just here to help you be the best."


Willis Learning From the Best - OleMissSports.com—Official Web Site of University of Mississippi Athletics

Willis is a great talent...and if he gets Singletary's mentality, we are looking at a Pro-Bowler for years to come. I like what the 49ers have done with their draft the last few years. Smith, Davis, Gore and Willis...I see a playoff future there.