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For many rookies entering the NFL, the transition can be daunting, particularly when faced with veterans of Wilfork's caliber. One team member recounted his "welcome to the NFL" moment, which came during a training camp practice against the formidable Wilfork. The rookie's attempt to execute a Wham block against Wilfork resulted in a crushing hit that sent him flying several yards backward. This lesson in humility, while painful, earned him the respect of his teammates, proving that sometimes the hardest lessons lead to the greatest growth.