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Vince Wilfork asks for release
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:37 pm
quote:Per Rotoworld
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Patriots DT Vince Wilfork has requested his release.
Due $7.5 million, the Pats had approached Wilfork about restructuring his contract. He clearly didn't like what they were selling, and would rather take his wares to the open market. Cutting Wilfork would clear $8 million in cap space, but leave behind $3.6 million in dead money. Wilfork appeared in just four games last season before tearing his Achilles' tendon. Going on 33, Wilfork has spent his entire 10-year career with the Patriots.
This post was edited on 3/13/14 at 2:46 pm
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Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:38 pm to Sanchito
I think he overvalues his market value but i could be wrong
This post was edited on 3/13/14 at 1:39 pm
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:40 pm to wildtigercat93
quote:
I think he overvalues his market value but i could be wrong
My initial thought but it was very obvious the Pats defense struggled without him. I'm sure there will be someone out there that will overpay for him.
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:41 pm to wildtigercat93
I am curious as to if NE approached about an extension? This is not the year to go searching for a 0 tech.
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:42 pm to Sterling Archer
quote:
My initial thought but it was very obvious the Pats defense struggled without him. I'm sure there will be someone out there that will overpay for him.
Half the defense got hurt throughout the year and he was hurt in Week 4. They played well without him
The defense didnt break down until Talib got hurt against the Broncos.
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:43 pm to Sterling Archer
quote:
My initial thought but it was very obvious the Pats defense struggled without him.
This.
I thought he was the anchor of that defense. I think NE is undervaluing him. Doesn't mean he'll have the same impact elsewhere, but i'm really surprised they are ditching him unless it's due to lingering injury concerns.
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Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:45 pm to Sanchito
quote:
I am curious as to if NE approached about an extension? This is not the year to go searching for a 0 tech.
They did but he isnt having it.
And the pats dont really need a Nose anymore because they run a base 4-3. Wilfork has been playing more 1/3 tech than nose for a couple years
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:46 pm to MSMHater
Will he really have THAT big of a market at 33 years old coming off an Achilles injury?
I know NTs tend to have longer careers but still. I can see a one year "Show me" contract from a contender, or a 3 year deal with outs from a team trying to get over the hump.
I know NTs tend to have longer careers but still. I can see a one year "Show me" contract from a contender, or a 3 year deal with outs from a team trying to get over the hump.
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:46 pm to MSMHater
quote:
I thought he was the anchor of that defense. I
He only played 4 games last year.
quote:
NE is undervaluing him
Hes not worth his current contract coming off an achilles injury
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:48 pm to wildtigercat93
quote:If he's healthy his market will be huge. So many teams with money(Jets Packers Colts Browns Raiders Bills etc) that could desperately use his services.
I think he overvalues his market value but i could be wrong
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:48 pm to wildtigercat93
quote:To my understanding it is still a base 3-4. They just run a ton of subpackages, something like 60%. The staff is high on Jones but he doesn't have great size and didn't grade out particularly well against the run.
base 4-3
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Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:51 pm to Sanchito
Your understanding is wrong. The Pats havent run a base 3-4 in a couple years. They run sub a lot but they are also a base 4-3 team
And Jones is going to be a monster. He graded out very well against the run his rookie year i believe. It was one of the most impressive things about him
And Jones is going to be a monster. He graded out very well against the run his rookie year i believe. It was one of the most impressive things about him
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:53 pm to wildtigercat93
quote:
I think he overvalues his market value but i could be wrong
No, you're right. Randy Starks did the same thing and ended up signing back with Miami for what their initial offer was all along.
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:55 pm to Party At LSU
Thats what i think is more likely but i refuse to make firm market predictions after Talibs insane contract 
Posted on 3/13/14 at 1:57 pm to wildtigercat93
Vontae Davis' contract put all other insane contracts to shame. I bet he definitely called Grandma after that one.
Posted on 3/13/14 at 2:30 pm to wildtigercat93
quote:Chris Jones?
Jones
Posted on 3/13/14 at 2:35 pm to Sanchito
This hurt. You watch the players so long you get attached, and Vince always reminded me of Big Papi. I understand it had to happen, but this is definitely the rough side of the sport.
Posted on 3/13/14 at 2:37 pm to Jcorye1
I assumed since were we talking DTs he would have thought of Chris Jones. Chandler is a monster and has great size for where he plays. As for Chris, he's a good subpackage interior rusher but terrible against the run. Graded out dead last as a DT despite having the second most sacks among rookies.
Posted on 3/13/14 at 2:40 pm to Sanchito
Chris is nothing more than depth hopefully.
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