CR91 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337601/article/vince-wilfork-patriots-agree-to-threeyear-extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfootball Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Glad cooler heads prevailed. This has been one of the better off-seasons from the Pats - signing their own guys and getting key FAs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snkdy Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Huh. I really thought he was gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvan1973 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I doubt he sees the field till midseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtJ82 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Huh. I really thought he was gone.According to the thread title he is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fx Stryker Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 According to the thread title he is goneI see what you did their. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aessma33 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 are they paying him in Twinkies or fast food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfootball Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 are they paying him in Twinkies or fast food? A little of both I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfootball Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I doubt he sees the field till midseasonProbably starts the season on PUP but word is he is already working and training so who knows. I kind of want him to stay out until he is 100 percent as the Pats need him the most second half of the season anyways and don't want to see a re-injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentHill Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 With Ridley getting benched for entire game(s) for fumbles. An off-season tantrum has to be worth at least 2-3 games in Bill's doghouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwest1 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 According to the thread title he is gone When I 1st glanced at the title too quickly that's what SW1 thought initially too ColtJ82. Glad to see that the Foxboro Universe has realigned again. Wilfork is a healthy run stopper in NE. He deserves to retire in Massachusetts IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldunclemark Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Glad he's back... He's so identifiable with the Pats... They need him and he needs them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JJ- Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 So what did the Pats gain in less cap/money? Seems like a lot for a 33 yr old. I might have let him go. Still..a plug in the center is big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerodMayo51 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 yea, a 3 year deal to a 33 year old coming off of achilles tendon surgery... man... very unlike the Patriots front office, but it obviously speaks volumes to what they think of him as a leader of the team and as a person. Im sure hes got a good year or two left in him, granted he stays healthy. Im glad to see one of my favorites staying for the long haul, its time to go get another ring Vince!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwest1 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 yea, a 3 year deal to a 33 year old coming off of achilles tendon surgery... man... very unlike the Patriots front office, but it obviously speaks volumes to what they think of him as a leader of the team and as a person. Im sure hes got a good year or two left in him, granted he stays healthy. Im glad to see one of my favorites staying for the long haul, its time to go get another ring Vince!!!Great statement except that last line. Why? Time for INDY to start making their AFC Championship Game push this year. I do respect your squad immensely JM51 & I am genuinely pleased to see Vince return home, but INDY isn't gonna go down easily either. If you defeat us in the Playoffs, I will tip my cap to ya, but not before. INDY has a decent shot at Championship success this year, but I want NE at full strength too. I like well respected rivals evenly matched. It's better that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dw49 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 yea, a 3 year deal to a 33 year old coming off of achilles tendon surgery... man... very unlike the Patriots front office, but it obviously speaks volumes to what they think of him as a leader of the team and as a person. Im sure hes got a good year or two left in him, granted he stays healthy. Im glad to see one of my favorites staying for the long haul, its time to go get another ring Vince!!! It's pretty much a one year deal as only 3 mill is guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfootball Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 yea, a 3 year deal to a 33 year old coming off of achilles tendon surgery... man... very unlike the Patriots front office, but it obviously speaks volumes to what they think of him as a leader of the team and as a person. Im sure hes got a good year or two left in him, granted he stays healthy. Im glad to see one of my favorites staying for the long haul, its time to go get another ring Vince!!!Only 3 mil is guaranteed. It is basically a one year deal. I am surprised in one way that Vince signed it but I guess he figured if he can stay healthy and perform then he will get the full contract. At 33, probably the best deal he could have hoped for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerodMayo51 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Only 3 mil is guaranteed. It is basically a one year deal. I am surprised in one way that Vince signed it but I guess he figured if he can stay healthy and perform then he will get the full contract. At 33, probably the best deal he could have hoped for. Yea im sure they'll have no problem paying him the $7.5 mill each year assuming hes still performing to a high level. I guess its not that much risk for them when as you said only 3 mill is guaranteed which means they would only have to carry about $1 mill in dead cap space for cutting him. I really would have been bummed out if he had moved on. I would have understood it from a business stand point, but as a fan it would have really sucked to see big Vince playing in another uniform. Im glad that both sides could come to an agreement and figure out something that works for both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerodMayo51 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Great statement except that last line. Why? Time for INDY to start making their AFC Championship Game push this year. I do respect your squad immensely JM51 & I am genuinely pleased to see Vince return home, but INDY isn't gonna go down easily either. If you defeat us in the Playoffs, I will tip my cap to ya, but not before. INDY has a decent shot at Championship success this year, but I want NE at full strength too. I like well respected rivals evenly matched. It's better that way. hehe im sure we'll be seeing a lot of Indy just like old times. I really like the team they're putting together in Indianapolis, they've been competing and in the playoffs 2 years running now and are still a little young and green, so they're only going to get better over time. Luck is the real deal, very classy and humble guy that comes to compete every Sunday. I hope the Patriots have a future replacement for Brady close to his level so that we can continue this rivalry for the next 10 years and beyond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAPLOOK Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I doubt he sees the field till midseasonSounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvan1973 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Sounds about right.no reason to rush him back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAPLOOK Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 no reason to rush him backThey're a going to win the AFC East and like every other good team it's who's healthiest in December and January. Everyone needs a little luck. Indy needs a lot of Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfootball Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Yea im sure they'll have no problem paying him the $7.5 mill each year assuming hes still performing to a high level. I guess its not that much risk for them when as you said only 3 mill is guaranteed which means they would only have to carry about $1 mill in dead cap space for cutting him. I really would have been bummed out if he had moved on. I would have understood it from a business stand point, but as a fan it would have really sucked to see big Vince playing in another uniform. Im glad that both sides could come to an agreement and figure out something that works for both of them.Yeah, I am happy too. He has been a great player and ambassador for this team and community. I still believe he has something left to give as well but not sure it is three years worth. Still though he is one of the best DTs in the game. I am glad that the Pats did pony up somewhat as it is usually their protocol to move on from aging players. Glad Vince was an exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JJ- Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 It's pretty much a one year deal as only 3 mill is guaranteed. Well that answers my question. With that It's worth it. Plus I wouldn't want to be to write him off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwamm Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I see what you did their.And I see watt you did there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPats Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Good to have Vince back. Even if he does stay past 2014 the cap is supposedly skyrocketing the next few years so maybe this is a "real" 3-year deal. I guess we'll have to see. I also haven't heard a word about him being on PUP or not ready for camp in July... he tore the Achilles in week 4, so he could be good to go, I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsurrender Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 The Patriots are having a very nice off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincetonTiger Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Not shocked by the move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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