#75 - Vince Wilfork, DT Big Vince somehow fell to the Patriots at number 21 in the 2004 NFL Draft and has emerged as the best nose tackle in football over his ten seasons as a Patriot. Not only is Wilfork a great run stopping defensive tackle, but he is a true leader. In 2008, Wilfork was named a defensive captain by his teammates. Wilfork tore his Achilles' tendon in week four against the Atlanta Falcons last year, ending his season. Many, including myself, believed it could be the last time we saw Wilfork in a Patriots uniform because of his large cap hit. However, the Patriots and Vince worked out an extension prior to the 2014 season and the anchor to the defensive line will be back for what could be the best defensive squad he has been a member of since joining the New England Patriots. Also, who could forget this Wilfork moment? Incredibly, Wilfork finished the season with two interceptions. That makes me think of a great poll question...was Wilfork's interception better than this kick return?
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SAMUEL PERICOLOSam is a graduate of Assumption College where he studied History, Marketing, and Political Science and was a Co-Producer on a weekly sports talk television show. Archives
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