** ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS,OCT. 10-11 ** In this photo taken on Oct. 4, 2009, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) reacts against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game in San Francisco. When Mike Singletary talks to Patrick Willis about his potential, the 49ers coach tells him he could one day be a better linebacker than the Hall of Famer himself. That's the ultimate vote of confidence. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

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Willis wreaking havoc on NFL offenses

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• October 10, 2009