Vince Wilfork interview after practice

Sign Vince, already!!!!

No big deal, he'll either sign and extension here, or he'll sign the Franchise tender next year and if the Patriots have a suitable replacement they will trade him. Either way, he'll get paid big money next year.

WAY TO GO VINCE!!!!! YOU THE MAN!!!!!!

Atta Boy Vince!
Be the Bigger man!

C'mon Patriots Organization. Get this done!!

Atta Boy Vince!
Be the Bigger man!

C'mon Patriots Organization. Get this done!!

If anything it should help his bargaining position. He has done something that would ensure the fans were on his side of the negotiations.

The fans were on Lawyer Milloy's and Deion Branch's side of the bargaining too. The difference here is that Vince saw that holding out didn't get Assante what Vince wants, which is to be a highly paid Patriot, it got him shipped out of town, same with Deion Branch. I think Vince deserves a lot of respect for being an upstanding citizen and saying he will adhere to his original contract even if he doesn't like it and wants a new one. I just hope it works out, I'd hate other players to use this as an example and lead to more hold outs. Good for Vince though, he has shown a lot of character.

I have said it before, Vince is the only NFL player that I have talked to at any length. He actually took the time several years ago to talk to me for a while about the Pats etc. He is a class act, and you can see that the way he is handling himself now. Even though part of him must be upset that there is no contract, he is showing up and fulfilling all of his obligations under that contract. I am also sure that agreement or no agreement, he will play at his usual high level.

Don't worry Vince, you will get a good contract. I am hoping that it will be here in NE, as I would hate to lose a player of you talent and incredible character. If not, you will get it somewhere else. Heck, even in the worst case scenario, and you are franchised, you will still get enough money so that, if you are smart, your family will be taken care of. All my best wishes.

"I signed a six-year deal. I’m going to meet all my obligations "

I wish the rest of the professional athletes in the world would act like this.

A man that's true to his word and will give the Pats all he got come game time so Big V we know you are worth every penny and then some just hope the Pats handle the business correctly soon. Go Get Em 75

Sign this guy now. Wilfork has been a worker, productive and is a solid citizen.

Good man. Practice hard and play hard and you will be rewarded.

It's tough enough for a player to negotiate a contract when he plays a position that neither puts up stats nor is asked to. His job is to plug the middle and prevent the opposition's running game, a job with little glamor or glory. This was a smart move on his part to attend the mandatory camps and proves his point when he says he wants to remain in New England. The man's a beast and Belichick must know how important he is to the 3-4 defense. You gotta think something will get done.

The way I see it, it breaks down like this. When the Patriots draft a player, there are typically three scenarios that happen as the end of their rookie contract approaches: 1. The player is deemed by the team as someone they cannot lose (Brady, Bruschi, Light, etc.) and they lock up the player long term. 2. The player is deemed replaceable and is allowed to leave as a free agent or released (Milloy, Law, McGinest, Damien Woody, etc.) 3. The player would be welcome back, but only on the Patriots contract terms. As a result of this scenario, you tend to have holdouts and contracts negotiated through the media. The Patriots stick to their terms and in end they either sign the player to a long term contract, use the franchise tag, trade the player, or get compensation as a result of compensatory picks in the next year's draft (Seymour, Branch, Vinatieri, Samuel.) The players willing to stay here for less fall under scenario 1. The players looking for every last dollar end up in scenario 3, and usually end up somewhere else. There should be no surprises anymore on how the Patriots do things, it really just comes down to how much money the player wants that determines whether they stay or go.

Dear Mr. Kraft (and Myra too),
This is the kind of guy you need to keep. Do whatever it takes. Don't take any chances.
Thanks
Russ in New Port Richey, FL

He is the type of guy the Patriots draft an I hope they take care of business with him. He not only is a class act, he is an outstanding player. As passed practice goes there will be a chance that the Pats will not sign him. Vince Wilfork should be a Patriot his whole career.

funny how most fans were ready to throw him out are now saying all these nice things. if i remenber right, vince never, ever said he was going to hold out. if you have listened to the man since he gas been drafted, he has always been fortright and upfront. i'm sure he never even thought of skipping there workouts this week. i beleive in big vince and if they present him with a fair deal, he will stay. i doubt he wants the bank.

I understand that one of the reasons that the Pats have been very sucessful is that they don't fall in love with players, and so that allows them to stick to doing what they think maximizes the use of the cap, and therefore, their chances of winning.

But sometimes, even for the most win-at-all-cost-fans like me, it comes down to rooting for players, and not laundry. I root for the team to win as much as anyone, and have lived with the ups and downs of this franchise since 1970. But sometimes, I root more for the player than the laundry. Not all that often, but sometimes.

Hannah is one example, and so are Tatupu, and Julius Adams, and Steve Nelson. Well now, and especially now, I'll add Wilfork to that list. Mr. Kraft, if you think hard enough back to 1986, you just might remember that I proved to you right here in The Globe that I'm a huge fan of your's. But I'm a fan of Wilfork's too, and I hope that you do everything you can to sign this guy, and keep him here.

"Either way, he'll get paid big money next year."
Unless he tears up his knee, which is the whole point of holding out, he wants the security of guaranteed money, which I don't blame him.

a "class" act?? He's a cheapshot artist, several fines for going after players knees, poking in the face and late hits. But he is good so hope he's extended.

Vince has returned. We now resume your regular programming...already in progress..

Vince has proved he's a winner and a leader by example give 100%, If he leaves it will be a big loss.

I can believe you people are commending a guy for doing what he is supposed to be doing. I too would like to see him remain a patriot and get paid what he is worth, however he agreed to a 6 year contract not a 5 year contract than give me a raise or I wont play the 6th year. Yes he showed up but he is obligated to do so!!!!!

YEAH.GOOD JOB VINCE. YOU ARE A TEAM PLAYER! SMART MOVE.

He "obligates his contract" and he's suddenly everyone's hero? Come on people...he doesnt show up and he loses money...that why he's there. If we dont obligate our contract, we're gone. And I love Stan's "take care of his family" line...as if his family isnt/won't be "taken care of" for 10 lifetimes.

I think Vince knows that this type of talk only increases his market value in 2010. If he stays on course and hits FA in an uncapped year, it will make Albert Haynesworth cry.

The fact of the matter is most pro players are selfish jerks. The system and the influences on players in most sports encourages becoming self-centered prima-donnas. I applaud Vince Wilfork for saying clearly that he will honor his contract. I hope he doesn't leave, but if he honors his contract (and the built in risk of being tagged) and then goes, ok, good luck. I have no respect for Deion Branch or Assante Samuel. I think Vince Wilfork is acting in an honorable way.

The pats need to come off their high horse and sign this man. He obviously is the type of player the patriots covet. Smart, team oriented, and well skilled. Is there really another player out there that can replace his professionalism? I think not!

I honestly believe he means what he says. Vince is a football player. He was when he was a Cane, he is as a Patriot. There are times that winning, being with friends and bosses you like and respect are worth some money. I hope he's here a long time ... how about Vince and Tedi Patriot lifers

The Myocardial infarction needs to be paid for by Patriots insurance....SIGN!