Chiefs Is Allen worth it?

**the Talking Can** · 04-23-2008, 10:20 AM

Jared Allen’s place in NFL (financial) history
April 23rd, 2008 – 7:57 AM by Kevin Seifert

Based on some very preliminary research this morning, it appears that new Vikings DE Jared Allen is the NFL’s third-highest paid active player and the fourth-highest in league history.

If you use guaranteed money as a benchmark, then there are only two players whose contracts guarantee more than the $31,000,0069 in Allen’s deal. Both of them are quarterbacks: Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger, whose recent contract extension guarantees him $36 million, and Indianapolis’ Peyton Manning, who was guaranteed $34.5 million in 2004.

The NFL record, we believe, is the $37 million the Atlanta Falcons guaranteed QB Michael Vick in 2005.

http://ww3.startribune.com/vikingsblog/

He is now the highest paid defensive player in NFL history, according to them.

**doomy3** · 04-23-2008, 10:22 AM

No, he is not worth that IMO.

Molitoth · 04-23-2008, 10:23 AM

Grats to the Vikes for wasting thier money, imo.

stlchiefs · 04-23-2008, 10:24 AM

There's no way he's worth that amount. He's a great player and I'm sad to see the Chiefs loose him, but I would be pissed if my team paid him that kind of money.

Hammock Parties · 04-23-2008, 10:25 AM

The guy had a great year but disappeared in the clutch.

And I've said this before...one knee injury and his effectiveness could be drastically reduced. He's not the most naturally talented guy. Considering the balls-out style of play he brings, and those long legs, it's a possibility.

Radar Chief · 04-23-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GOATSE

The guy had a great year but disappeared in the clutch.

And I've said this before...one knee injury and his effectiveness could be drastically reduced. He's not the most naturally talented guy. Considering the balls-out style of play he brings, and those long legs, it's a possibility.

True, but he’s not in the division with the knee diving Donks anymore.

dj56dt58 · 04-23-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GOATSE

The guy had a great year but disappeared in the clutch.

And I've said this before...one knee injury and his effectiveness could be drastically reduced. He's not the most naturally talented guy. Considering the balls-out style of play he brings, and those long legs, it's a possibility.

Your right..we should never have any player worth a shit because one injury and they might never be the same

Hammock Parties · 04-23-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dj56dt58

Your right..we should never have any player worth a shit because one injury and they might never be the same

That's not what I'm saying. Some guys recover better from injury than others. I'm not so sure Allen would be one of those guys. Take Eric Hicks as an example. There's another long guy that racked up 14 sacks, then busted a knee and really was never the same.

markk · 04-23-2008, 10:25 AM

more than tom brady!

**doomy3** · 04-23-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NY58

it actually makes me feel so much better about this trade that the vikes are stupid enough to make him the 4th highest paid player in NFL history

You should feel good about this trade. There is no way the Chiefs would have paid him that money, nor should they, and he would have eventually walked and we wouldn't have gotten anything for him. We got a first and 2 thirds for a guy who didn't want to be here. Not bad.

**mlyonsd** · 04-23-2008, 10:26 AM

Good for him. I'm glad he's getting that kind of cash from a different team though.

We're not ready to contend yet and he wanted out. That's probably Carl's fault but you can't fix stupid. That being said the Chiefs are taking a completely different tact and I'm more excited about this weekend's draft than I can ever remember.

We've never had the opportunity to draft this many kickers in one weekend ever.

PhillyChiefFan · 04-23-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Good for him. I'm glad he's getting that kind of cash from a different team though.

We're not ready to contend yet and he wanted out. That's probably Carl's fault but you can't fix stupid. That being said the Chiefs are taking a completely different tact and I'm more excited about this weekend's draft than I can ever remember.

We've never had the opportunity to draft this many kickers in one weekend ever.

**alanm** · 04-23-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Good for him. I'm glad he's getting that kind of cash from a different team though.

We're not ready to contend yet and he wanted out. That's probably Carl's fault but you can't fix stupid. That being said the Chiefs are taking a completely different tact and I'm more excited about this weekend's draft than I can ever remember.

We've never had the opportunity to draft this many kickers in one weekend ever.

They need to draft this guy because he can hit from anywhere on the field. Because that's the only way the Chiefs will be able to score any points.

beach tribe · 04-23-2008, 10:27 AM

Only if he's the last piece of a SB puzzle, but MInny doesn't even have a QB.

**penguinz** · 04-23-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

Only if he's the last piece of a SB puzzle, but MInny doesn't even have a QB.

Don't underestimate Tarvaris!

04-23-2008, 10:20 AM	Topic Starter
the Talking Can Supporter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: street Casino cash: $10022208	Is Allen worth it? Jared Allen’s place in NFL (financial) history April 23rd, 2008 – 7:57 AM by Kevin Seifert Based on some very preliminary research this morning, it appears that new Vikings DE Jared Allen is the NFL’s third-highest paid active player and the fourth-highest in league history. If you use guaranteed money as a benchmark, then there are only two players whose contracts guarantee more than the $31,000,0069 in Allen’s deal. Both of them are quarterbacks: Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger, whose recent contract extension guarantees him $36 million, and Indianapolis’ Peyton Manning, who was guaranteed $34.5 million in 2004. The NFL record, we believe, is the $37 million the Atlanta Falcons guaranteed QB Michael Vick in 2005. http://ww3.startribune.com/vikingsblog/ He is now the highest paid defensive player in NFL history, according to them.
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doomy3 Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5203539	No, he is not worth that IMO.
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stlchiefs Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Loser, MO Casino cash: $10005674	There's no way he's worth that amount. He's a great player and I'm sad to see the Chiefs loose him, but I would be pissed if my team paid him that kind of money.
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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4440478	The guy had a great year but disappeared in the clutch. And I've said this before...one knee injury and his effectiveness could be drastically reduced. He's not the most naturally talented guy. Considering the balls-out style of play he brings, and those long legs, it's a possibility. __________________ Chiefs game films
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mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD Casino cash: $1403762	Good for him. I'm glad he's getting that kind of cash from a different team though. We're not ready to contend yet and he wanted out. That's probably Carl's fault but you can't fix stupid. That being said the Chiefs are taking a completely different tact and I'm more excited about this weekend's draft than I can ever remember. We've never had the opportunity to draft this many kickers in one weekend ever.
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beach tribe Keep doubting J MFing Houston Join Date: May 2007 Location: ft.lauderdale Casino cash: $4758036	Only if he's the last piece of a SB puzzle, but MInny doesn't even have a QB.
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