Speaks Volumes

In this story, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator and linebacker coach discussed Patrick Willis. He included this little tidbit: So basically Patrick did what he did without learning any technique while at Ole Miss. Could that explain some of current problems at linebacker? If a Butkus award winner is surviving on athletic ability alone would if possibly help the others to have the proper technique taught?

"When I first saw him, I said, 'You've got to be kidding me,' " Singletary recalled. "I mean a guy with his ability that doesn't have technique? How much better could you have been in college."

So basically Patrick did what he did without learning any technique while at Ole Miss. Could that explain some of current problems at linebacker? If a Butkus award winner is surviving on athletic ability alone would if possibly help the others to have the proper technique taught? Goes to show that the Rebels have the players they are just not put in the position to make plays.