New England Patriots: All-Decade Team of the 2010s

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks on during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Dolphins defeat the Patriots 27-24. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 10: Steam rises from the head of Vince Wilfork #75 of the New England Patriots in the first half against the Baltimore Ravens during the 2014 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

Defensive Tackle – Vince Wilfork

With their first round pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots would select a 6-foot-2, 325-pound defensive tackle who would later become a staple of the franchise: Vince Wilfork.

Wilfork was like a fine wine throughout his career; meaning he only got better with age. It would often require two offensive linemen to contain Wilfork, and sometimes even that wasn’t enough to slow the big man down.

Wilfork was a team favorite and he always led by example. He was named a first-team All-Pro in 2012, second-team All-Pro on three occasions (2007, 2010, 2011), and he made five Pro Bowl teams. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion and is one of the all-time great Patriots.

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