Vince Wilfork Named To Patriots All-Decade Team

FOXBORO - There are plenty of givens, a few surprises and a few spots for debate, which is usually how it goes, as the Patriots [team stats] Hall of Fame committee selected the franchise’s all-decade team.

The 27-member team of the 2000s features quarterback Tom Brady [stats] and wide receiver Randy Moss on offense from the current team, as well as linemen Ty Warren [stats] and Vince Wilfork [stats] from the present defensive unit. Four honorees - linebacker Willie McGinest, cornerback Ty Law, safety Lawyer Milloy and kicker Adam Vinatieri - are holdovers from the 1990s team.

The 2000s team, led by coach Bill Belichick:

Offense: linemen Nick Kaczur, Matt Light [stats], Joe Andruzzi, Logan Mankins [stats], Dan Koppen; tight end Daniel Graham [stats]; wide receivers Troy Brown [stats], Moss, Wes Welker; Brady; running back Corey Dillon [stats].

Defense: linemen Richard Seymour [stats], Warren, Wilfork; linebackers McGinest, Mike Vrabel, Tedy Bruschi [stats], Roman Phifer; defensive backs Law, Asante Samuel [stats], Rodney Harrison [stats], Lawyer Milloy.

Special teams: Vinatieri; punter Josh Miller; return man Kevin Faulk [stats]; special teamer Larry Izzo [stats].

In addition, three finallists were nominated for this year’s Patriots Hall of Fame class. The finalists will be announced next month. Fans will have the opportunity to vote at www.patriots.com.

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(bostonherald.com)