Bill Belichick praises Vince Wilfork

After Vince Wilfork’s illustrious career ended with the New England Patriots and he moved onto the Houston Texans, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had nothing but praise for Wilfork.

Vince Wilfork had a tremendous career with the Patriots during his time in New England. He won a couple of Super Bowls and cemented his legacy as one of the best nose tackles in the game.

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Monday, Wilfork moved onto new pastures and signed with the Houston Texans.

The Texans have his old defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel and head coach Bill O’Brien coached in New England as well.

With the Patriots up against the cap and having to be creative, the team decided to let Wilfork walk.

With Wilfork moving on, his former head coach Bill Belichick had nothing but praise for Wilfork.

"“Few players reached or will ever reach the special level of Vince Wilfork. He is a great champion and one of the classiest people I have ever been around – just a kind, genuine and giving person who was all about our team, football, winning and bringing joy to others. There may have never been anyone at his position with as much strength, toughness, intelligence, instinctiveness and athleticism. He is the best defensive linemen I ever coached, an all-time great Patriot whose place on our team will be missed but whose remarkable career as a Patriot will be remembered forever.”"

During his time in New England, Wilfork won two Super Bowls, four AFC Championships and appeared in five Pro Bowls.

Belichick’s comments regarding Wilfork were nothing but class and to call him the best defensive lineman he ever coached, shows just how import Wilfork was to the Patriots organization.

Wilfork might be moving onto Houston, but he will always be revered by the Patriots and their fans.

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