Wilfork, who has started 80 games for the past six seasons, wasn't shy about admitting that playing in Florida – either for the Dolphins or Tampa Bay - would be "a dream come true." The Dolphins need to address the nose tackle position because of Jason Ferguson's age, season-ending quadriceps injury, and free agent status.

Wilfork will not be a Dolphin.

I hate to be a pessimist, but I'll believe it when I see it. I cannot imagine Belichick allowing Miami to get him. The Patriots need to start keeping a few of their free agents or they'll lose the team.

Says the man who kills everyone else for speculating

Samuel to Wilfork: Pats don't care about you

Eagles Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel was involved in a high-profile contract dispute with the Patriots during the 2007 and 2008 offseasons before signing a six-year, $57.14 million deal to play in Philly.

Vince Wilfork is in a similar situation as he looks forward to unrestricted free agency. Samuel has advice for the Patriots' nose tackle.

"I don't think (the Patriots) care about you," Samuel said after Friday's Pro Bowl practice. "They didn't care about me. So do what's best for you and your family. The way they treat people is not something I agree with."

Wilfork has discussed the possibility of signing with a team based in Florida, calling it a "dream come true" to play for the Buccaneers or Dolphins.

Ultimately, the Patriots will show they care plenty about Wilfork when he is slapped with the franchise tag next month and guaranteed $7.003 million in 2010. The sides will have the rest of the offseason to work on a long-term deal, if it's the avenue New England chooses. Regardless, Wilfork won't have to continue "rondo'ing" pizzas going forward while earning the average of the league's top-five defensive tackles' salaries. He'll be able to buy them himself.

Really? I kill everyone else for speculating? That's funny.

Rich gives balance to the Force.

If, for some insane reason, the Pats don't tag him then he could very well be a Dolphin. I think the chances that he hits the open market are extremely small (this year anyway) but if he does we're probably the favorite to land his services.

I read that Antrelle Rolle wants to play in Miami. I would love to have more 'Canes on this team.

Why would be the favorite to land his services?

BP isn't getting into a bidding war with anybody for anybody, and Wilfork isn't taking a discount to come here. If St. Louis offers him an extra 200 dollars, he'll take it.