Patrick Willis shares memories of Joe Staley, 49ers' 2007 draft class

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The 49ers’ 2007 rookie class was something special.

Five-time First-Team All-Pro linebacker was drafted in the first round (No. 11 overall), and so was recently retired

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Patrick Willis shares memories of Joe Staley, 49ers’ 2007 draft class

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