Vince Wilfork Reports; Robert Kraft Confident about New Contract

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Published: June 10, 2009

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... pie. Today Vince Wilfork reported to mandatory minicamps after sitting out of voluntary OTAs. Wilfork has been disgruntled about his current contract situation and his holdout has been well documented.

His willingness to join the team in camp could stem from a variety of other situations.

As the Boston Globe put it "there is language that could apply to Wilfork's contract and allow the Patriots to pursue that money (up to $500,000) if he doesn't attend."

When you consider he's set to make $2.2 million this season, it makes economic sense for the big man to make his mandatory appearances.

The move could also be a sign of contract progress. Patriots owner Robert Kraft was recently asked about the on going saga.

“I’m a big fan of Vince Wilfork. Unfortunately, the business part of this game, this is something that goes on every year with most teams,” Kraft said. “We’re lucky to have Vince. I hope he’s her...

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