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08:09 AM ET 02.03 | Bigger and better than ever, Vince Wilfork, almost comically "listed" at 325 pounds but certainly in the 350-pound range, isn't quite the butterball one might expect him to be. Only one other Patriot was on the field for more defensive plays, with Wilfork recording a career-high 3.5 sacks and the first two interceptions of his career. In the AFC championship win against the Baltimore Ravens, Wilfork was nearly unstoppable, appearing for 67 of the Ravens' 70 plays. ... No offense to Teflon Tom Brady, but Wilfork is the heart and soul of this entire Patriots team, which embraces a simple sentimentality that sometimes is lost in his giant girth. "No one can question how much I love the game," Wilfork said.

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February 3, 2012  08:24 AM ET
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I'm thinking he's more like 375-400/lbs.

February 3, 2012  08:27 AM ET
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Perhaps, but he still doesn't get to stick his face between Gisele's thighs whenever he pleases.

February 3, 2012  08:29 AM ET
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Vince will rumble in for 6.

February 3, 2012  08:30 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:24 AM ET  02.03 by THE BISHOP!

I'm thinking he's more like 375-400/lbs.

Me too. If Vince is only 350, I'm only 190.

Big man sure can play though. I hope he squashes Eli and takes a dump on him.

February 3, 2012  08:30 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:27 AM ET  02.03 by Glenlivet18

Perhaps, but he still doesn't get to stick his face between Gisele's thighs whenever he pleases.

+10

February 3, 2012  08:35 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:30 AM ET  02.03 by Rex Racer

Me too. If Vince is only 350, I'm only 190.Big man sure can play though. I hope he squashes Eli and takes a dump on him.

At one point against Baltimore, both Love and Wilfork landed on top of Flacco. Figured the next thing was to bring out a spatula.

February 3, 2012  08:35 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:30 AM ET  02.03 by Rex Racer

Me too. If Vince is only 350, I'm only 190.Big man sure can play though. I hope he squashes Eli and takes a dump on him.

He has definitely put this team on his broad shoulders.

February 3, 2012  08:40 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:29 AM ET  02.03 by TxHeat

Vince will rumble in for 6.

He already has one touchdown this season. The same as Chad Ochocinco.

February 3, 2012  08:41 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:35 AM ET  02.03 by Schad - Cabbage Eater

At one point against Baltimore, both Love and Wilfork landed on top of Flacco. Figured the next thing was to bring out a spatula.

So Wilfork serving up Eli pancakes this Sunday.... Hmmm should I throw up in my mouth or be hungry?

February 3, 2012  08:43 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:35 AM ET  02.03 by Schad - Cabbage Eater

At one point against Baltimore, both Love and Wilfork landed on top of Flacco. Figured the next thing was to bring out a spatula.

Yeah, imagine having 700lbs of bisquits & gravy lovin lineman sitting on your head?

February 3, 2012  08:43 AM ET
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Hey well then how about if Sunday they let Vince play qb? Tom as an NT?? Maybe not

February 3, 2012  08:43 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:43 AM ET  02.03 by Rex Racer

Yeah, imagine having 700lbs of bisquits & gravy lovin lineman sitting on your head?

Biscuits even :))

February 3, 2012  08:44 AM ET
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At one point against Baltimore, both Love and Wilfork landed on top of Flacco. Figured the next thing was to bring out a spatula.

Yeah but give the boy his due he got up and played to the end

February 3, 2012  08:44 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:43 AM ET  02.03 by Rex Racer

Yeah, imagine having 700lbs of bisquits & gravy lovin lineman sitting on your head?

Can't be pleasant, although it may be a daily occurrence in some parts of the country.

February 3, 2012  08:44 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET  02.03 by Mr Steeler

Yeah but give the boy his due he got up and played to the end

Oh, he did. He took a beating in that game.

February 3, 2012  08:45 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:43 AM ET  02.03 by Mr Steeler

Hey well then how about if Sunday they let Vince play qb? Tom as an NT?? Maybe not

Rumor has it that Big Vince is quite an athlete. He played basketball and it's claimed he can dunk. At only 6'2", that's damn impressive for such a load.

February 3, 2012  08:49 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:45 AM ET  02.03 by Rex Racer

Rumor has it that Big Vince is quite an athlete. He played basketball and it's claimed he can dunk. At only 6'2", that's damn impressive for such a load.

He'd probably do a better job of preventing a Blake Griffin dunk than Kendrick Perkins did the other night.

February 3, 2012  08:49 AM ET
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Hey Rex I hear you're finally getting that snow you wanted, is that right?

February 3, 2012  08:49 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:45 AM ET  02.03 by Rex Racer

Rumor has it that Big Vince is quite an athlete. He played basketball and it's claimed he can dunk. At only 6'2", that's damn impressive for such a load.

would BB be bold and put him in the backfield on the goal line?

 
February 3, 2012  08:52 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:49 AM ET  02.03 by Mr Steeler

Hey Rex I hear you're finally getting that snow you wanted, is that right?

No snow in the Northeast.

Maybe in March.

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