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jblaze2004
10-12-2011, 10:13 PM
Cowboys center Phil Costa: Patriots' Vince Wilfork 'more like a speed bump' than a mountain

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One of the biggest -- both literally and figuratively -- challenges the Cowboys will face this weekend is New England defensive tackle Vince Wilfork. The 6-foot-2, 325-pound defensive force is one of the league's most dominant nose tackles. One player who doesn't seem intimidated is the man who will be going head-to-head with Wilfork, though -- Cowboys center Phil Costa.

Costa fielded a question about Wilfork on his verified Twitter account last night and didn't show any signs of fear. When asked "You ready for Wolfork big guy? He's a mountain. Good luck on Sunday Phil," the Cowboys' starting center responded with the following: appreciate it...of course im ready hes more like a speed bump than a mtn...#cowboys are ready to roll!
You can follow Costa on Twitter at @philcosta67.
HT: *********.com




http://cowboysblog.dallasnews....costa-patr.html

I know some people will be mad by his statement but I love a confident offensive line. You don't back down from a challenge. If he can block suh then he should do ok vs big wilfork (even though he is a bigger player).
ThreeSportStar80
10-12-2011, 10:34 PM
Phil you better be ready for that "speed bump" come Sunday because he's going to bring it... SMH
MackNorth
10-12-2011, 10:38 PM
I realize that it's great to have some self confidence going into a game vs the top team in the last 10 years, you should really show a little humbleness there Phil. Two games removed from 4 terrible snaps and you're chirping about a defensive stalwart such as Wilfork? May the force be with you this Sunday Phil, you're gonna need it bud....
stasheroo
10-12-2011, 10:46 PM
I realize that it's great to have some self confidence going into a game vs the top team in the last 10 years, you should really show a little humbleness there Phil. Two games removed from 4 terrible snaps and you're chirping about a defensive stalwart such as Wilfork? May the force be with you this Sunday Phil, you're gonna need it bud....

I hope this wasn't actually him typing that.

Seriously?

Did you so soon forget about your multiple brain farts two weeks ago?

I'll try to keep thinking that it's not him typing that.
ShiningStar
10-12-2011, 10:56 PM
whats he supposed to say you play humble people say duh of course, your outmatched, if he says im out matched and i just hope my qb dont get killed, people scream bloody murder.


hes off the field right now and Vince isnt staring him in the face, come game time he'll be humble and scared.
Sifillest
10-12-2011, 11:03 PM
Im pretty sure suh is better than wilfork overall...tyron will help.
Chocolate Lab
10-12-2011, 11:10 PM
So this is real? He really said this?
Romo_To_Dez
10-12-2011, 11:12 PM
Costa better protect Romo and not snap the ball ten feet away from Romo's hands.
Kilyin
10-15-2011, 09:39 AM
Costa should be feeling even more skittish based on Wilfork’s response. According to Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald, Wilfork was informed of Costa’s comments earlier today.

“That’s fine,” Wilfork said. “I play on Sundays (http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/rap_sheet/index.php/2011/10/14/patriots-dt-vince-wilfork-responds-to-that-dude-tony-romo-yelled-at/). I’m not a media guy, getting back and forth. I’ll be there Sunday. He can tell me that then. I don’t care about all that stuff.”

We’ve got a feeling Wilfork cares. But he’s not going to say he cares. But he’s going to show he cares.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/14/vince-wilfork-responds-to-phil-costa/
JoeCorrado
10-15-2011, 09:55 AM
Apparently the comment was made by his publicist. (http://*********sblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/phil-costa-twitter-vince-wilfork.html) She stated that she didn't intend it to be derogatory. With a publicist like that... :confused: The account has since been closed.

If he can keep Wilfork from being a game changer, heck, I'll add him to a sig showing offensive players. He can be right there with Tony, Dez, Witten and Austin.

All he has to do is earn it on Sunday. I'm pulling for him. I'll bet Tony is too! ;)
JohnsKey19
10-15-2011, 10:04 AM
Wilfork is arguably the best in the league at his position. Wilfork is going to bring it on Sunday regardless of what Costa or his "publicist" says. Let's hope Costa is ready.
burmafrd
10-15-2011, 10:04 AM
He has a publicist? My respect for him just took a downturn.
Arch Stanton
10-15-2011, 10:50 AM
I read this earlier in the week. This is how it went down.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PusXQlcs-O4/TpUo3bnVChI/AAAAAAAAANw/AsqR1A_XLLM/s640/mecosta1.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N4XYPhNg6CA/TpUpAetE8VI/AAAAAAAAAN4/NTA7_7Lo3ww/s640/costa1.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ecGU6SC2s3U/TpUpcnnI6_I/AAAAAAAAAOA/vz5QookZT3Y/s640/mecosta2.jpg
Eskimo
10-15-2011, 12:24 PM
Wilfork is arguably the best in the league at his position. Wilfork is going to bring it on Sunday regardless of what Costa or his "publicist" says. Let's hope Costa is ready.

No, the best in the league is Raji in GB. I'd put Wilfork #2, Hampton #3, Rat #4 and Garay #5.
Eskimo
10-15-2011, 12:25 PM
Apparently the comment was made by his publicist. (http://*********sblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/phil-costa-twitter-vince-wilfork.html) She stated that she didn't intend it to be derogatory. With a publicist like that... :confused: The account has since been closed.

If he can keep Wilfork from being a game changer, heck, I'll add him to a sig showing offensive players. He can be right there with Tony, Dez, Witten and Austin.

All he has to do is earn it on Sunday. I'm pulling for him. I'll bet Tony is too! ;)

I thought publicists were supposed to be diplomatic instead of inflammatory (at least for footbal players).
Cowboys&LakersFan
10-15-2011, 01:17 PM
No, the best in the league is Raji in GB. I'd put Wilfork #2, Hampton #3, Rat #4 and Garay #5.

I like how you just totally forget about our guy Jay Ratliff.
WoodysGirl
10-15-2011, 01:19 PM
I thought publicists were supposed to be diplomatic instead of inflammatory (at least for footbal players).
Yeah, they make stupid comments, too.


Remember T.O.'s publicist w/the $20m reasons to live comment?
JohnsKey19
10-15-2011, 04:45 PM
No, the best in the league is Raji in GB. I'd put Wilfork #2, Hampton #3, Rat #4 and Garay #5.

Notice I said arguably the best. You ranking him #2 pretty much is in agreement with my statement.
Eskimo
10-15-2011, 09:42 PM
I like how you just totally forget about our guy Jay Ratliff.

No I didn't - I put him #4. You need to get your eyes checked.
Eskimo
10-15-2011, 09:44 PM
Notice I said arguably the best. You ranking him #2 pretty much is in agreement with my statement.

I agree that he is good but Raji is in a different league than everyone else.
ROUSH8692
10-15-2011, 11:01 PM
He has a publicist? My respect for him just took a downturn.

Oh no!!!!! He doesnt have the respect of a nobody!!!!:eek:
Yakuza Rich
10-16-2011, 10:13 AM
Im pretty sure suh is better than wilfork overall...tyron will help.

Suh is way better than Wilfork at this point. Wilfork has actually played poorly this year, but because he's a name and has a couple of picks...people assume he's been playing great.

There's a reason why they took a flyer on Haynesworth.










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