In the midst of a high stakes contract negotiation Wilfork is staying positive:
“I’m not looking to sign this big-time, going-down-in-history, the best contract there is. I want to be comfortable, but at the same time, I want to be with the guys that I go to war with. That’s Ty Warren, that’s Richard Seymour, that’s [Tedy] Bruschi, that’s Richard Seymour. I don’t think I’ll find any better group of guys or coaches out there. So I don’t want to leave. I’m pretty sure we’re going to do everything in our [power] to make it work.”
That’s a lot of love being through around by Vince. This coming from a guy who is argueably better than Haynesworth. A guy who is the most important piece to the Patriots 3-4 defense. And a a guy who just watched Haynesworth sign a $100 million deal.
Wilfork is younger and has stayed healthier than Haynesworth. He has nearly as many tackles in two fewer seasons.
They are certainly two different players. That said, Wilfork can be the anchor in any teams 3-4 for years to come. He is not only an extraordinarily valuable piece to the Patriots defense but might truly be invaluable.
Wilfork continued to present himself as a great player and teammate…
“I love football … to miss the OTAs, that really hurt me, because any time my family is on the field, I want to be there. At the same time, that’s the business part to it. I’m looking forward to the upcoming season. Hopefully everything is resolved and if not, I’m gonna go forward, be 100 percent, and give everything that I have. Because that’s what I do. Just because of the contract or the negotiation, if that’s not done before the season, it won’t stop me from working hard.”
He is certainly saying all the right things. And by the way, Saint Vincent was saying these things live on the radio from a Patriots charity event.
Vince Wilfork in focus [Boston Globe]
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