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steelersfan
01-29-2010, 11:20 AM
Can't say that I blame him but I'm not sure where the Pats are in CAP room.


Defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=5546) said he would consider it a "slap in the face" if the New England Patriots (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nwe) place the franchise tag on him, which is expected if a long-term extension is not reached.
"I want a long-term deal or I want to be free. Point blank," Wilfork said during an interview on Boston sports radio station WEEI.
Wilfork, who has been vocal since before the season about his desire for an extension, just finished the final season of a six-year rookie contract. He is in line for a raise and long-term deal if he hits the open market. The Patriots could prevent him from being a free agent if they place the franchise tag on him, which they could do during a two-week stretch in February.
"I didn't like that six-year deal but I did honor my six-year deal," Wilfork said on WEEI on Wednesday. "Now that the deal is up, it's time for me to move forward, with the Patriots or without the Patriots."


Full Story..... (http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=4863296)
Epic Dean
01-29-2010, 05:28 PM
Sign him San Diego. Please sign him

It's set to be an uncapped year SF so cap room wont matter
steelersfan
01-29-2010, 06:25 PM
Sign him San Diego. Please sign him

It's set to be an uncapped year SF so cap room wont matter

You are correct. Keep forgetting about that. They'll franchise him then. Teams get an extra one.
Gage
01-29-2010, 06:47 PM
He said that playing in his hometown again would be a dream come true. Miami Dolphins go get him.

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Looks like Asante Samuel has something to tell Wilfork as well.

http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=4868868



"I don't think they care about you, in my opinion," Samuel told the Boston Globe from Miami, where he was practicing with the NFC Pro Bowl team. "They didn't care about me. So do what's best for you and your family."
steelersfan
01-29-2010, 06:55 PM
Miami might, soon as they dump Porter.....lol
DaaBoTownSox
02-02-2010, 06:46 AM
I think the Pats need to keep him. Hopefully they don't let him go.
Hector
02-02-2010, 05:42 PM
Go to Baltimore!
BDominateD
02-03-2010, 09:52 PM
the franchise tag is a joke.....
steelersfan
02-04-2010, 09:46 AM
the franchise tag is a joke.....

Well teams will get two this year if things stay as is.
BDominateD
02-04-2010, 10:14 PM
which is even more of a joke....all its used for is trapping a player who doesn't want to be there anymore....correct me if im wrong, but that wasn't the reason it was originally introduced?
steelersfan
02-05-2010, 09:06 AM
I'm not saying I agree totally with the franchise tag. I think it has it's good and bad for both sides.

It's not always that a player doesn't want to be there but more they want a long term deal. I know there are times when that is not the case but overall I would say long term is what most players are looking for.