I hate to say this but looking at the facts, this could be the last we see of Vince Wilfork in a Patriots uniform if this injury is season ending.
"No way", you say.... but I'm sure you would have said the same thing about Seymour. Here are some of the facts:
1.) Wilfork has not played well this year....not at all. Maybe he was injured maybe not, but he hasn't been listed on the injury report other than "foot" and he was listed as probable.
2.) Wilfork seems to be very out of shape this year. During the 2012 season he entered the season in much better shape. This year he looks much heavier.
3.) In his career, I don't remember him ever having to rehab from a major injury.
4.) Wilfork will be 33 years old next November.
5.) According to "Over the cap", Wilfork will count $11.6 million against the cap next year. Of that, $8.0 million could be saved, if he was cut or traded.
» Over the Cap- New England Patriots 2014 Salary Cap and Contracts
Forget your homer-fan love for Wilfork for a second and look at this like a cold hearted Patriots executive.
Wilfork will be 33 years old next season. He will be coming off a major injury during which he can't work out (at least with his legs) but he can eat.
Do you see him being more explosive being a year older, coming off a major injury, and being out of shape...or less explosive?
Is the Vince Wilfork of next year at 33 years old worth $8 million???
I say no....and I was thinking this before the injury.
Unless he is willing to take a major paycut I don't see Wilfork playing for the Patriots....again.
