Patrick Willis: 49ers Legend & NFL HOF Linebacker + Team USA Dominates Winter Olympics | Bussin'

Recorded: February 23rd 2026 | On this episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan sit down with former All-Pro defensive lineman Patrick Willis for a deep dive into one of the most respected careers in NFL history. He’s joined by former teammate and friend of the bus, Delanie Walker.

The boys kick things off with Team USA winning hockey gold, Taylor’s bet with Kyle from the Nelk Boys, and whether Will and Taylor could actually lace up and take on the Nashville Predators.

Delanie and Patrick reflect on their time with the 49ers and why that locker room was different, plus stories about Justin “Cowboy” Smith and the tone he set. Patrick revisits his Ole Miss days with Coach O, whether he saw any money in college, the moment he knew he could make the NFL, and what he sacrificed to get there. He also opens up about retiring early due to injuries, lessons from being scammed, and advice for today’s players. The episode wraps with Super Bowl blackout talk — and Delanie’s NFL Illuminati theory.

If you love NFL stories, 49ers football, Ole Miss, and honest conversations about life after the league, this one’s for you.

Big hugs, tiny kisses.

TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
2:12 USA Hockey Is King
22:10 Taylor's Bet With The Nelk Boys
27:32 Canada Was Cheating The Whole Time?
42:34 Vacation Recap
49:06 Bussin v The Predators?
55:08 Ro Spicy Tier Talk
59:54 PATRICK WILLIS INTERVIEW STARTS
1:00:08 Patrick’s Laundry List Of Accolades
1:01:36 Patrick's Biggest Worry As A Player
1:05:06 Delanie And Patrick Go Way Back
1:12:34 49ers Locker Room Is One Of The Best
1:18:42 Justin Smith Was A Psycho
1:30:42 Contracts Now vs Back Then
1:33:54 Did Patrick Get Any Money In College?
1:38:45 Journey To Ole Miss
1:45:10 When Did He Think He Could Make It?
2:01:02 The 49ers Rosters Were Dialed
2:18:00 What Lead To Him Retiring Early?
2:33:46 What Advice Would He Give To Current Players
2:36:43 Patrick Got Scammed After Retiring
2:53:11 What Happened With The Lights In The Super Bowl?
3:02:41 Bud Light Question

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