Vince Wilfork being released

[Legend of Luck]

So, should we try to get him, or no?

 

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter  26m

Vince Wilfork asked Patriots for his release, per @RapSheet. Wilfork made it clear to Patriots in recent weeks he will not restructure deal.

[Legend of Luck]

Brad Wells (BBS) ‏@StampedeBlue  22m

Cap space isn't the issue for Colts to sign Wilfork. They could release either Redding or RJF to free up more space and sign Wilfork.

[a06cc]

How healthy is he coming off of the injury is the key.

[Colts_Fan12]

Why the hell would we release RJF to sign a 33 year old. That's just stupid Brad Wells is so dumb.

[NagelHausForge]

Meh, I dont think that would make much sense for the Colts to sign him.  I'd prefer to go with who we have and maybe pick up a NT in the draft or FA if any are out there....

[Legend of Luck]

Meh, I dont think that would make much sense for the Colts to sign him.  I'd prefer to go with who we have and maybe pick up a NT in the draft or FA if any are out there....

 

The big problem is we really dont NEED that position. We just signed Art Jones to help fill in that spot. Hes just an elite player at that position. Hes great against the run though...would be kinda nice to have him...

[wig]

The big problem is we really dont NEED that position. We just signed Art Jones to help fill in that spot. Hes just an elite player at that position. Hes great against the run though...would be kinda nice to have him...

 

Different positions.

[Beauregarde]

So, should we try to get him, or no?

 

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter  26m

Vince Wilfork asked Patriots for his release, per @RapSheet. Wilfork made it clear to Patriots in recent weeks he will not restructure deal.

Damn right we should try and sign him. That guy is a horse and he has played hell with the Colts for a long time. Yes, it may only be for a year or two but he is huge and scary good. If he can pass the physical and we can find a way to pay him, he will really shore up that defense big time.

[Colts_Fan12]

The big problem is we really dont NEED that position. We just signed Art Jones to help fill in that spot. Hes just an elite player at that position. Hes great against the run though...would be kinda nice to have him...

Jones is a DE

[Maniq]

He would be our NT. No need to cut people. That's just stupid.

[BlueCollarColts]

Brad Wells (BBS) ‏@StampedeBlue 22m

Cap space isn't the issue for Colts to sign Wilfork. They could release either Redding or RJF to free up more space and sign Wilfork.

Not goin to happen

[lollygagger8]

Why would we have to cut anybody to bring him in? 

 

We do need another NT.......

 

Hmmm

[NewEra]

Hell yeah!! Him and chapman rotating would be a force. I was wanting Cody so wilfork....if healthy is near the best at the nt spot

[Colts_Fan12]

He would be our NT. No need to cut people. That's just stupid.

Well Brad Wells is Stupid lol

[NewEra]

We need a nt with Franklin gone. Jones upgraded Mathews spot

[pgt_rob]

I say we should sign a 1 or 2 year for him as NT. Do it.

[a06cc]

Also would help with development of Chapman. I'd be for the move

[BLUEx40]

Jones is a DE

and a DT plays both

[Maniq]

Could do. Expertise for Chapman. They are both... Ahm, BIG

[ProblChld32]

For the right price im all for it, Wilfork is a brick wall upfront and a hell of a run stuffer 

[Colts_Fan12]

and a DT plays both

He will mostly play DE

[Hamster360]

I'm afraid he'll be too expensive. Plus we still need a C an FS. I don't see it happening unless we sign Goodwin or Costa to cheap C deals.

[Devildog]

I'm for bringing him in as our NT.

[NewEra]

Vinny call him, make it happen!!

[Derakynn]

Asking to be released =/= being released. players are required to play out their contract or be out of the league and not get paid. So unless the Pats oblige him, no chance. 

[polk_high_allstar]

He is 32 years old with a hell of a lot of football wear and tear on his body.  Being that big and having played as many downs as he has taken its toll on him and I believe that we will see a downward spiral in terms of his heath.  Pats would be smart to let him go.

[COLTS449]

We should definitely look at Wilfork. Can you guys imagine him at NT next to Jones, then Redding and RJF rotating on the other side. Wilfork is still a beast, and is an elite run stopper. It would be a short contract so it wouldn't hurt us in the future. We have enough cap room to sign Wilfork, a C, and FS. Make it happen Grigs.

[Beauregarde]

We should definitely look at Wilfork. Can you guys imagine him at NT next to Jones, then Redding and RJF rotating on the other side. Wilfork is still a beast, and is an elite run stopper. It would be a short contract so it wouldn't hurt us in the future. We have enough cap room to sign Wilfork, a C, and FS. Make it happen Grigs.

If you can get the big horse, you can make do with a lesser center or safety to get that. I would even make do with WR we have to get him. This would be an Elway like move to win right now and that is what I wanted. We have the aircraft carrier QB and we have a two year window before we have to pay the bill for him. Load up and go after it just like the Broncos are doing.

[Michael Myers]

He'd command too much. Too old, too expensive, too much wear n tear.

[Beauregarde]

He'd command too much. Too old, too expensive, too much wear n tear.

He is big and strong. Nose tackles are not speed players. He can play a few more years and he will move that Colts defense several notches higher.

[Valpo2004]

You know with these reports coming out I'm quite curious as to WHY he wants to be released?

[JoKeR]

Thanks for the news about the Pats defense suffering a loss though. We don't need him.

[JoKeR]

You know with these reports coming out I'm quite curious as to WHY he wants to be released?

Don't be coy, what did you hear. Bill going crazy or something?

[Valpo2004]

Ugg just looked.  Wilfork's cap hit this year is suppose to be 11 million.  If he wants numbers like that then yikes and no way. 

[Valpo2004]

Don't be coy, what did you hear. Bill going crazy or something?

 

Nothing, I don't know, but I want to know.

[Michael Myers]

He is big and strong. Nose tackles are not speed players. He can play a few more years and he will move that Colts defense several notches higher.

33. 33. 33. Injury injury injury. He would be the highest risk signing after Demarcus ware.

[jvan1973]

Nothing, I don't know, but I want to know.

I'm guessing they want him to restructure and take a cut His cap hit is 11 million this year

[bababooey]

Thanks for the news about the Pats defense suffering a loss though. We don't need him.

 

Too bad Revis can't stop the run

[Indygal1218]

Can he play center?

[Poster X]

He and Chapman would put two big dudes in the middle... and he could play a mentor role at the right price. I wouldn't be upset.