Fan Fanatic Sports Staff
Time for the Patriots to pay up.
I know it's not the "Patriot Way" but it's time to get out the checkbook and pay the top defensive lineman in the NFL.
Yes, Vince Wilfork is the real deal. He's the best at his position in my book, and he's done anything and everything to help the Patriots win since he was drafted in the first round six years ago.
His rookie contract is over -- how many years did he outplay that contract? Exactly!
Now, Wilfork wants to see a lot of green, and I can't blame him.
The Pats had a shot to lock him up during the season and that bonehead move by the front office to not give him an extension is going to cost the best franchise in the NFL a lot more money.
But the bottom line is Wilfork is an elite player, he's played all out for the Pats and now it's his chance to cash in.
Nobody should blame him for trying to find that pot of gold, either.
To top it all off, Wilfork is a key piece on a defense that is and has been in transition. The monster tackle is a keeper, regardless of how much it's going to cost the Pats.
The Pats have been known to no pay top dollar to retain players, but if they have any dreams of winning another Super Bowl any time soon, then Wilfork needs to be up front taking on multiple blockers on every play with a Pats uniform on.
The Pats need him. And they need him in a big way.
Please don't try to play hardball with Wilfork and pull a fast one by franchising him. He's earned a big payday and a long-term contact.
The Pats need to show him the love ($$$$$).
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