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2010 Pro Bowl: Patrick Willis

In three seasons, Patrick Willis has three Pro Bowl selections.
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In three seasons, Patrick Willis has three Pro Bowl selections.

Willis showed great coverage skills, finishing the season with second on the team with three interceptions.
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Willis showed great coverage skills, finishing the season with second on the team with three interceptions.

Willis finished with 152 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 3 interceptions.
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Willis finished with 152 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 3 interceptions.

Willis routinely chased down the game's best like Chris Johnson of the Titans.
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Willis routinely chased down the game's best like Chris Johnson of the Titans.

Willis had 12 solo tackles in the season opener against Arizona. He finished with 14 tackles and an interception.
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Willis had 12 solo tackles in the season opener against Arizona. He finished with 14 tackles and an interception.

Not even Adrian Peterson can get away from Willis' grips.
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Not even Adrian Peterson can get away from Willis' grips.

Willis was given the team's 2009 Bill Walsh Award. It's an honor voted on by the coaches, given annually to the 49ers team MVP for his outstanding individual performance.
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Willis was given the team's 2009 Bill Walsh Award. It's an honor voted on by the coaches, given annually to the 49ers team MVP for his outstanding individual performance.

Willis was named 2009 NFL Alumni Linebacker of the Year.
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Willis was named 2009 NFL Alumni Linebacker of the Year.

Willis was one of six co-captains for the 2009 49ers.
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Willis was one of six co-captains for the 2009 49ers.

Willis was named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press.
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Willis was named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press.

According to NFL Gamebook statistics, Willis currently leads the league in tackles per game since 2007.
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According to NFL Gamebook statistics, Willis currently leads the league in tackles per game since 2007.

In 48 starts, Willis has tallied 10-or-more tackles in 36 games and 20-or-more stops in 4 contests.
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In 48 starts, Willis has tallied 10-or-more tackles in 36 games and 20-or-more stops in 4 contests.

Willis returned his secont interception of the season for a touchdown against the Rams.
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Willis returned his secont interception of the season for a touchdown against the Rams.

Willis has contributed to the 49ers leading the NFL in forced fumbles with 23 on the season.
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Willis has contributed to the 49ers leading the NFL in forced fumbles with 23 on the season.

Willis recorded his second career interception return for a touchdown against the Rams.
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Willis recorded his second career interception return for a touchdown against the Rams.

Willis finished with a career-high 4.0 sacks.
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Willis finished with a career-high 4.0 sacks.

One of Willis' biggest hits of the season was on this tackle of Steven Jackson.
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One of Willis' biggest hits of the season was on this tackle of Steven Jackson.

Willis runs off the field after intercepting Kurt Warner.
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Willis runs off the field after intercepting Kurt Warner.

Chris Johsnon (50) and Patrick Willis (49) received the most votes for the AP's All-Pro team.
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Chris Johsnon (50) and Patrick Willis (49) received the most votes for the AP's All-Pro team.

Willis gets his teammates fired up before the season finale.
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Willis gets his teammates fired up before the season finale.

Willis brought down fellow Pro Bowler Steven Jackson.
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Willis brought down fellow Pro Bowler Steven Jackson.

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