"It was like having a no-brainer when I figured that there might be a chance for me to leave New England," the defensive lineman said during a Thursday interview. "The first stop was Houston. And that was the last stop, because of all the connections."
"I like what the team is doing," Wilfork said. "I like the young team. I think there’s a couple spots where we’re missing, but they’re knocking at the door. So hopefully I can come in and just guide people on."
Wilfork will leave Houston on Saturday. But already, his heart is in the Bayou City.
"I’m here for Houston," Wilfork said. "That’s what I’m here for: the City. The fans. And my teammates."