Shanaplan: Patrick Willis joins the show + Jimmy G. isn't done yet?!

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan react to the news that Jimmy Garoppolo could return for the playoffs. Plus, Kyle sat down with 49ers legend Patrick Willis to talk about this year's defense, why he retired, and what he's been up to after his playing career. Jimmy G. could come back this year? (2:15) Where does Trey Lance fit into all of this? (8:00) Can Kyle Shanahan trust Brock Purdy? (9:58) Why the next two weeks will define the season (16:16) Patrick Willis joins the show (18:46) How do Warner and Greenlaw compare to he and NaVorro Bowman? (22:12) Why he's looking forward to Arik Armstead being back with the defense (23:50) What is the biggest weakness in this year's defense? (30:44) Nick Bosa vs. Aldon Smith (34:37) Would he have retired if the 49ers didn't split with Jim Harbaugh? (37:28) What he appreciates most about this year's 49ers team (45:01) His best Justin Smith and Jim Harbaugh story (49:32) KP and Akash's predictions for the Bucs game (55:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices