Admit it, that's you on the right, isn't it?Great guy...met him once at his annual charity auction. He provided free tickets for Big Brothers program, so me and my Little went (his sis too). He gave autographs, and I had my Little make him a thank you card ahead of time. He gave it to Vince and Vince was blown away, said he hasn't gotten one of those before and actually spent 3-4 mins talking to my Little. Nice moment.
Photo from that event...you think you know how big Vince is on TV, but when you see him in person - unbelievable
Big Vince has spoken on this very topic:My God, he's going weigh two thousand pounds by Christmas.
Very cool story. Thanks for sharing.Great guy...met him once at his annual charity auction. He provided free tickets for Big Brothers program, so me and my Little went (his sis too). He gave autographs, and I had my Little make him a thank you card ahead of time. He gave it to Vince and Vince was blown away, said he hasn't gotten one of those before and actually spent 3-4 mins talking to my Little. Nice moment.
Photo from that event...you think you know how big Vince is on TV, but when you see him in person - unbelievable
Only Jersey I've EVER owned. Period.The only Pats Shirt with a name I've ever considered other than 12. Ferocious competitor, funny dude and seemingly a great teammate. Someone I'd like to hang out with someday...and his wife too. She seems hilarious.
God-speed V-Weezy!
He has said that he's going to disappear, so I don't think either is likely.Any noise on whether or not he goes into announcing or the studio?
I'm really glad to see this, because I was going to comment that I hope he went that route. He was so large, it was just not sustainable for a "regular guy", particularly one closing in on his 40's to be able to last very long. I hope he goes the Nate Newton route (okay, that might be aggressive) and gets a post-football body that will last him another 60 years.Big Vince has spoken on this very topic:
"The last thing I want," says Wilfork, "is to get sick with something I could have changed. When I stop playing, man, I'll be so small you won't even recognize me."
https://www.si.com/vault/2011/01/10/106023353/attack-of-the-space-eaters
I think he's going to show up in a year weighing about 235.He has said that he's going to disappear, so I don't think either is likely.
Thanks! Makes sense he'd go this route given how much he seems to be a family man.He has said that he's going to disappear, so I don't think either is likely.
After Manny, I'm forever cautious.I am so glad I am watching this. We all hope that the players we cheer for are good people. Vince seems like #1 on that list.
I think that was a playoff game vs. the Jets after the '06 season?I'm trying to find one of my favorite Vince Wilfork plays, anyone recall this one: there was a fumble that everyone assumed was a dead ball, and Vince slides over to the ball trying to be nonchalant, picks it up, and runs like hell. Ball turned out to be live, of course.
I'm sorry, I suck and I can't remember much more than that. My sister and I must have watched that clip and laughed a dozen times. If anyone can remember the game, I'd appreciate it!
I'm trying to find one of my favorite Vince Wilfork plays, anyone recall this one: there was a fumble that everyone assumed was a dead ball, and Vince slides over to the ball trying to be nonchalant, picks it up, and runs like hell. Ball turned out to be live, of course.
I'm sorry, I suck and I can't remember much more than that. My sister and I must have watched that clip and laughed a dozen times. If anyone can remember the game, I'd appreciate it!
found the game I think. But not a highlight yet.I think that was a playoff game vs. the Jets after the '06 season?
Colvin was disappointed he didn’t get an interception on the well-timed play. He took off running, his hands over his facemask in a sign of frustration. But then third-year nose tackle Vince Wilfork noticed something:Read
The football was lying on the ground, unprotected.Read
“It was funny, because [fellow defensive lineman Richard] Seymour was actually - it was hitting his foot - and I’m like, ‘Man, let me get this ball.’ [Seymour] walked right over it. I just saw the ball on the ground, so any time the ball’s on the ground, pick it up. You best pick it up, and that’s what I did,” said Wilfork after the game.
Just post the link in its line and the forum software takes care of the embedding automatically.Found the whole game on YouTube. "2006 AFC wild card game: Patriots vs. Jets." (No idea how to link, sorry). Play is in the third quarter, around 1:27 into the video.
Found the whole game on YouTube. "2006 AFC wild card game: Patriots vs. Jets." (No idea how to link, sorry). Play is in the third quarter, around 1:27 into the video.
I'll admit to wearing patriot tinted glasses, but yes he is.Is Vince a Hall of Famer?
Interesting point of debate. Which seasons would those be?I'll admit to wearing patriot tinted glasses, but yes he is.
11 years
5 pro bowls
1 first team all pro
3 second team all pro
2 Super Bowls
3 interceptions
The NFL hall of fame selection process has its flaws but I think they also do a decent job of making their decisions on more than just the counting stats.
By nature of his position and what he was asked to do Vince never put up huge, flashy sack numbers. I think the selection committee will understand that and also understand that it's hard to make the all pro teams without flashy counting stats.
Vince had a multi year stretch in the middle of his career where he was simply dominate. There were seasons where you could make an argument that he was the best DL in the NFL for multiple seasons.
To me, all of that points to him belonging in the Hall of Fame
(I included the 3 INTs because it's freaking awesome that he has three INTs)
In terms of stats, 2010-2012 were his best seasons. Started all 48 games, 9.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 7 fumbles recovered, 11 passes defensed and 2 INT. He was especially good in the 2011 playoff run, made several big plays in the AFCCG.Interesting point of debate. Which seasons would those be?
Right, I can pull up his stats, which don't help much for a NT, I'm wondering which season the poster is arguing he was the best DL in the NFL. That seems a tough hill to climb, as much as I love Vince.In terms of stats, 2010-2012 were his best seasons. Started all 48 games, 9.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 7 fumbles recovered, 11 passes defensed and 2 INT. He was especially good in the 2011 playoff run, made several big plays in the AFCCG.