 February 24, 2010 -- Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Wednesday that the team is "close" to a deal with NT Vince Wilfork, whom the team gave the franchise tag to on Monday.
"We have a budget we've set for next year. Our first priority is with Vince," Kraft told the Boston Herald. "I think we've had some positive discussions. We're very close. I hope we can conclude it soon."
Kraft later added: "Look, we love Vince. He and [his wife] Bianca have been a special part of our franchise. We love having him here. I hope he's here for a long time to come. We're trying to do everything we can to make that happen."
Wilfork, with his wife Bianca, said Monday that he hoped the Patriots used the franchise tag as a means to buy more time to achieve a long-term deal.
Also, Kraft told the AP on Wednesday that he thinks Randy Moss' comments that the Patriots "don't really pay" were taken out of context. He said the Patriots will spend the money needed to win.
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