JoeSixPat
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It's exceptionally clear that Wilfork has embraced the mantle of locker room leader. It wouldn't surprise me if this were even an unspoken stipulation in his contract.
Regardless from outward appearances he's doing a great job in this regard.
Having long ago felt that the team has lost the "eye of the tiger" it's nice to see Vince doing his part to be a major rolemodel and call the troops to action.
For all of you quibbling about the lack of UFAs signed (and a great many teams in the NFL are following suit if you haven't noticed) my prediction is that Vince's signing - and subsequent locker room ability to insprie average players to collectively be great - will be the most piviotal off season move for the Pats.
Here's a few quotes from Vince and others who are clearly drinking the Kool Aid that led to our last 3 Super Bowl victories.
Regardless from outward appearances he's doing a great job in this regard.
Having long ago felt that the team has lost the "eye of the tiger" it's nice to see Vince doing his part to be a major rolemodel and call the troops to action.
For all of you quibbling about the lack of UFAs signed (and a great many teams in the NFL are following suit if you haven't noticed) my prediction is that Vince's signing - and subsequent locker room ability to insprie average players to collectively be great - will be the most piviotal off season move for the Pats.
Here's a few quotes from Vince and others who are clearly drinking the Kool Aid that led to our last 3 Super Bowl victories.
Loud offseason
Nose tackle Vince Wilfork [stats] made a lot of noise before the offseason conditioning program began, insisting teammates must work harder than before.
“Everybody is going to have to be accountable,” Wilfork said.
According to special teamer Matthew Slater, the emphasis has been clear during the workout sessions, and the disappointing end to last season has been a hot topic.
“We know we’re a better team than that, but we have to go out and earn that this year,” said Slater, during the Best Buddies event. “A lot of veterans have been very vocal about last year. How our season ended up is not acceptable, and we have a lot to work on. Every day, work as if it’s our last and I think that was evident this week. It’s good to see that.”
Buddy system - BostonHerald.com
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