Vince Wilfork Calls it Quits
Goodnight sweet Vince.
The most likable Patriot ever and temporary Houston loaner has finally thrown in the tiny towel that never had a chance of drying his entire body. I think he’s the most likeable Patriot ever. Gronk is great and all that, but his big dumb frat boy thing can get a tad tiresome from time to time. Big Vince? Big Vince is perfect. He’s just a big dude who loves food and clogging up the middle. He retired with an ad for BBQ while wearing nothing but overalls and a hat that just says RIBS. Vince Wilfork never got the love he so deserved as a national treasure. We should have been praising him the same way we praise Gronk, or Marshawn Lynch, or….well I don’t know what other delightful characters that are great on the same level as those 3 but happy go lucky weirdos comfortable with being fun. Maybe Chad Ochocinco before he did a domestic abuse.
I’ll miss big Vince. He was just a big old reliable run stuffing DT. I hope he sniffs the hall of fame. Not enough DT love in the world, and he had a pretty stellar career. We should list our favorite Vince Wilfork moments.
His Spongebob T-Shirt press conference
His goddamn INT return against the Chargers (WHY WAS HE IN COVERAGE)
I wish I could find a video or gif but he made a stop once and pretended to to be a whale on the ground
This
Honestly every time he wore the overalls was gold
And never forget, if it wasn’t for Vince Wilfork blowing up the middle and pushing the lineman back, Mark Sanchez may have never run into a butt.
I hope Wilfork enjoys his retirement and has a wonderful life. I selfishly hope he sticks around the spotlight somehow.
Somewhere in Boston, Billy 5 Aces cries.
BUTT seriously though http://www.thedrawplay.com/comic/belichicks-grand-plan/ will always be my favorite comic of yours Dave.
I know Vince will alwAys be remembered as a Patriot, but as a fan I’ll always be grateful for his time in Houston. Not only was he a lot of fun to have around, but unlike some other players of his caliber (looking at you, Peyton) he would often stay late to teach tips/tricks to the younger guys.
Plus, I now get to dance while I’m grilling. https://youtu.be/30GwSee7eYc
Fat Guys can play too
I was hoping he’d pull a Blanda and stick around a few more years as a placekicker.
Really? People still think Wilfork caused the buttfumble? I still think Collinsworth was high during that game when he made the call.
Always a jolly fellow who’s two greatest passions were football and food, what more could you ask for. Fare the well sweet prince!
He was in coverage because it was a zone blitz…
Also, Wilfork was a country boy, of course he’s gonna know how to rock some overalls
I thought he already retired…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porterhouse_(horse)
If he had still been alive, I could have swore Wilfork had been eating this Porterhouse.
I liked the hard knocks episode where he showed off his FG kicking ability. Dude could legit kick a field goal!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i9rm6XOqs0
Meant to post this
To answer your question, Vince wasn’t actually in coverage. He just recognized that it was a screen and jumped the route. Still remember jumping out of my chair on that play.
This was another great Vince moment from Hard Knocks
He also has a really good arm and can swim the length of a pool underwater.
And several times he’s given NE players a short practice by catching a punt while already holding footballs.
He’s really a helluva athlete.
That was one of the names I considered changing to, lol.
Linemen always seem to be the most genuine characters, mostly because they’re so huge, they don’t need to prove anything. Yeah, I’ll agree. I can’t stand the pats, but Vince was a delight!
Big Vinny was great! One of my favorite moments is at the end of this clip: https://youtu.be/7zJ1MvuY5pA I wish he’d have stuck around in NE, but the front office is all about the money, so I guess it was his time. Still glad he got to bookend his Patriots career with Superbowl rings.
I actually met Vince Wilfork a few years ago. This man legitimately should be the poster boy for how a football player acts with class on and off the field. Charity and down to earth and really appreciates what life has given him and doesn’t let the fame get to him.
This man is what NFL players should strive to be to the community.
Grew up watching him, he deserves to be in the HOF.