Yardbarker: Vince Wilfork

Defiant nose tackle Vince Wilfork: “If we sit and mope about this one, we’ll probably lose the rest of our games.”

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:45:59 -0500

When Vince Wilfork talks, you got to listen. One of the loudest voices in the Patriots’ locker room, the nose tackle commands respect any time he opens his mouth. When he did so late last night, in the aftermath of the 38-17 beatdown at the hands of the Saints, it was to rally his troops. The [...]

Wilfork says "contract year" isn't influencing him

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:30:21 -0500

Back in the days when first-round draft picks could be forced to sign six-year contracts, Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork was forced to sign a six-year contract.And that contract is now only eight regular-season games from expiring.With or without an...

While rumors of contract movement were “bullcrap,” Wilfork continues to do his job… and links!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:28:11 -0500

The fact that Vince Wilfork doesn’t yet have a contract extension is well-documented. So is the fact that the suddenly versatile nose tackle is playing the best football of his career. There was talk that the Patriots and Wilfork’s agent, Kennard Mcguire, were making contract progress during the bye week, rumors Wilfork called “bullcrap” yesterday. No [...]

Vince Wilfork’s son is… Peyton Manning fan?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:51:39 -0500

Vince Wilfork was at his locker earlier today waxing poetic about how tough it is to defend Peyton Manning, and how a lot of young kids model themselves after the Colts quarterback, when he divulged that his son DeAndre was a huge fan. Might that be an issue, given dad plays with Tom Brady? ”Yeah, my son [...]

Wilfork's "Sign"-ed on

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:19:07 -0500

Vince Wilfork sheds some light on his philosophy as he battles through the final year of his contract.

Patriots NT Vince Wilfork: “If we don’t come to play, it’s going to be a long day for us.”

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:43:30 -0500

Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork can always diagnose a situation, whether in the trenches or at his locker. Predictably, the big man is, as he’d say “quite sure” the Dolphins will run the ball, run the ball and run the ball. And, thanks to Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, they’ll be tough doing it. “Oh yeah. You [...]

Vince Wilfork: “The team is becoming closer, and the London trip made us even closer.”

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:05:15 -0500

Not all players were completely psyched for the trip to London. While he wouldn’t explicitly say it, I feel like Vince Wilfork was one of those guys. It was not shocking when he began his weekly interview on WEEI Radio with “I’m happy to be back in the States.” Still, Wilfork got an appreciation for going to [...]

Vince Wilfork blows the whistle on Wembley’s soccer-like atmosphere

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:39:12 -0500

Vince Wilfork knows all about having to watch his footwork come Sunday given less than favorable field conditions in the past at Wembley. The Pat’s nose tackle, however, is more concerned about the constant sounds of bells and whistles in the crowd thanks to the soccer-like atmosphere. ”I heard about the whistles and stuff. Now that [...]

What else did Patriots NT Vince Wilfork say yesterday?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:22:55 -0500

When Vince Wilfork meets with the media, it’s usually quite the scene. It doesn’t happen as often as others, but when it does, it’s pretty entertaining and informative. It led to this blog post, this video, and this story. As always, there was some stuff we weren’t able to sneak in there. “Point blank,” as Wilfork might [...]

Patriots NT Vince Wilfork speaks: “I’m looking forward to Sunday.” (video!)

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:57:30 -0500

Check out the message nose tackle Vince Wilfork sent today with this video from the Herald’s Matt West:

Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork (ankle) will be a game time decision on Sunday

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:13:17 -0500

Vince Wilfork (75) remains on the ground after being injuredduring the first half of their NFL football game against theAtlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia) The Patriots defense was only on the field for a couple of plays in the second ...

Mayo and Wilfork back at practice

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:17:09 -0500

Linebacker Jerod Mayo returned to practice today for the first time since being injured in the season-opener and was joined by Vince Wilfork.

Week 4 -- Wednesday practice peek: no Wilfork but Welker present

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:23:42 -0500

The Patriots are practicing in shells (light pads) and shorts/pants on the lower practice field behind Gillette Stadium, their first session of the week as they prepare for the Ravens. Not spotted were Vince Wilfork, who sprained his left ankle...

An NFL official, Vince Wilfork respond about controversial roughing the passer penalties

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:12:07 -0500

The reaction was immediate in both cases. And there was controversy: – Nose tackle Vince Wilfork hit Bills quarterback Trent Edwards in the thighs, drawing a roughing the passer penalty that took a potential 3rd-and-20 and created a first down for Buffalo. Wilfork reacted immediately, throwing his hands up and acting incredulous. – Linebacker Adalius Thomas drilled [...]

Going Live

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:22:30 -0500

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