Jared Allen wants to be traded

[BigRock]

The jist is that they haven't worked out a contract. Carl says the team will tender him, meaning we can get a 1st and 3rd if someone else signs him.

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/16777878.htm

Allen wants trade from Chiefs
Contract conflict leads to request
By ELIZABETH MERRILL and RANDY COVITZ
The Kansas City Star

“It doesn’t look like my future is going to be (in Kansas City). … I wanted to finish my career there.”
| Chiefs end Jared Allen


Less than two months ago, Jared Allen was poised to buy a ranch in Liberty, become the face of the Chiefs’ defense, and settle into a town he’s embraced as his own.

Now Allen wants out of Kansas City.

Allen told The Star on Saturday that he formally requested a trade when a meeting between his agent and members of the Chiefs’ front office produced no contract proposal. The Chiefs denied Allen’s request, and president/general manager Carl Peterson said the club plans to tender Allen on March 1, the deadline for teams to submit qualifying offers to restricted free agents.

Allen led the NFL with six fumble recoveries in 2006 and has produced 27 1/2 sacks in his first three years with the Chiefs. But after more than a year of conversations and weeks of numbers being bandied about, Allen’s agent, Ken Harris, said the sides were still “far apart” from a long-term deal.

Allen’s three-year contract expires this week.

Harris said the club plans to high tender Allen, which means that if another team signed him to an offer sheet, the Chiefs could match it or receive a first- and third-round draft pick.

Allen, who would earn $2.35 million as a high tender in 2007, said he isn’t optimistic about future negotiations with the Chiefs.

“For me, personally, it’s beyond that point,” Allen said.

“I feel shocked and hurt. Requesting a trade was probably the toughest thing I’ve had to do. It’s nothing personal against the town of Kansas City and the fans. It’s been great. (But) it doesn’t look like my future is going to be there, and I have to accept that. That’s why this is so hard. All the hard work I’ve put in, the blood, sweat and tears … I wanted to finish my career there. I was led to believe I was going to.”

Hours after the meeting took place in Indianapolis, Peterson said he still wants Allen on the team and that they’ve been discussing a long-term contract, but “he wants too much money,” Peterson said.

Allen was one of the biggest surprises of the 2004 draft, far exceeding the expectations of a fourth-round pick from Idaho State. He cracked the starting lineup as a rookie at defensive end, led the team with nine sacks, and quickly became a fan favorite.

He improved his all-round game in 2006, with 64 solo tackles, 7 1/2 sacks and three forced fumbles. He earned a base salary of just $425,000, and Allen said he was led to believe he would be rewarded with a long-term deal.

“My teammates are awesome, and my coaches are awesome,” Allen said. “But it’s just not an environment that I want to be in right now. I feel like I’ve been misrepresented by the powers-that-be that certain things were going to happen.”

One factor in the contract process, Peterson said, is the fact that Allen just served a jail sentence for his second DUI arrest. But Peterson wants him on the team, and that’s why he won’t trade him.

“There’s always a risk,” he said. “And we haven’t found out yet from the National Football League how much of a suspension they’re going to give him (in 2007).

“He’s a very good football player. But he’s also a young man at risk, and we know that, and so does the National Football League. We’re trying to work out something that makes sense, and hopefully that will be done.”

Harris declined to comment on specifics of the negotiations. At the end of Saturday’s meeting, Harris asked one last time whether there was a proposal the Chiefs wanted to put on the table.

“The reply was no,” Harris said. “And we all shook hands, and I left.”

Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said he was confident the sides would strike a fair deal. He said he wanted Allen on the team. “The first offer is not always the last offer,” Edwards said. “It’s a process. When you want to get things done, sometimes you get a little frustrated, and that’s why players hire agents and why there are negotiations."

[BigRock]

Originally Posted by SNR

Why is Carl the bad guy here?

Allen is being a greedy drunk dumbass by seriously thinking he's worth top dollar on the Chiefs defense after his questionable off the field actions. I completely agree with the Whitlock article. Carl has nothing but tough decisions ahead. A tag is the right thing to do... at least we get compensation and that alone will probably scare most teams away.

I agree totally.

Jared ought to man-up and realize that even though he refused to blow into that breathalyzer, he was still blowing away his big contract. At least for a year, anyway. They can revist it again in '08, unless someone actually gives up a 1st and a 3rd for him. I love Jared Allen as much as anyone, but a 1st and a 3rd would be huge.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by SNR

Why is Carl the bad guy here?

Allen is being a greedy drunk dumbass by seriously thinking he's worth top dollar on the Chiefs defense after his questionable off the field actions. I completely agree with the Whitlock article. Carl has nothing but tough decisions ahead. A tag is the right thing to do... at least we get compensation and that alone will probably scare most teams away.

I agree. And if not, we get a 1st and 3rd rounder for him. Win-win situation.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by SPchief

Thank you. Nobody will pay the price of 2 picks for him. While he is great, for other teams the picks won't be worth it.

I wouldn't classify him as great yet. There are DEs out there I'd rather have.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by SPchief

Thank you. Nobody will pay the price of 2 picks for him. While he is great, for other teams the picks won't be worth it.

Hell, at this point I'll gladly give Allen away for a 1st and a 3rd rounder. Imagine getting Okoye AND Levi Brown in the 1st round. Use the extra 3rd and a DE to replace Allen and we've got a good situation going in KC.

[CoMoChief]

If Allen leaves I'm finding a new team to root for. This is just absolute ****in bullshit. I'm tired of all of Carl's bullshit when it comes to personell and the lack of ability to lead this franchise to a SuperBowl. Carl is the reason why we havent done shit in the postseason since 1994. If he signs with another team then that's it I'm done. It's just that ****ing simple.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Honestly, I'd rather have another 1st and 3rd round pick, but that's just me. Not even Carl could **** that up.

[SPchief]

Originally Posted by SNR

Hell, at this point I'll gladly give Allen away for a 1st and a 3rd rounder. Imagine getting Okoye AND Levi Brown in the 1st round. Use the extra 3rd and a DE to replace Allen and we've got a good situation going in KC.

It would be great!! If Carl knew how to draft.



BTW Okoye won't make it pass 17

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

If Allen leaves I'm finding a new team to root for. This is just absolute ****in bullshit. I'm tired of all of Carl's bullshit when it comes to personell and the lack of ability to lead this franchise to a SuperBowl. Carl is the reason why we havent done shit in the postseason since 1994. If he signs with another team then that's it I'm done. It's just that ****ing simple.

Woah there drama queen. After years of draft busts, playoff losses, and crappy defense, you're going to let Jared Allen get to you if he leaves?

He's tendered. Nobody can have him unless they're willing to cough up Jared's asking price and a couple of draft picks. Would you honestly say he's worth that?

My point is this is a great situation. Jared is going to be a Chief or the Chiefs will be in great shape come draft day. Losing Allen isn't going to cripple this team at all.

[Buck]

Is it possible that Jared Allen was only good because of your secondary?

[SPchief]

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Honestly, I'd rather have another 1st and 3rd round pick, but that's just me. Not even Carl could **** that up.

I'm not a Carl apologist, and he could definatley **** it up

[SPchief]

Originally Posted by SNR

Woah there drama queen. After years of draft busts, playoff losses, and crappy defense, you're going to let Jared Allen get to you if he leaves?

He's tendered. Nobody can have him unless they're willing to cough up Jared's asking price and a couple of draft picks. Would you honestly say he's worth that?

My point is this is a great situation. Jared is going to be a Chief or the Chiefs will be in great shape come draft day. Losing Allen isn't going to cripple this team at all.

IE, post 15

[Fishpicker]

Originally Posted by SNR

Why is Carl the bad guy here?

Allen is being a greedy drunk dumbass by seriously thinking he's worth top dollar on the Chiefs defense after his questionable off the field actions. I completely agree with the Whitlock article. Carl has nothing but tough decisions ahead. A tag is the right thing to do... at least we get compensation and that alone will probably scare most teams away.

I have to agree with you. that's such a cop out on Allen's part. I'd be upset with Carl if he immediately gave into any of Allen's demands. I really dont think Allen is going anywhere.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Is it possible that Jared Allen was only good because of your secondary?

Which secondary? The one that was torn apart by Derek Anderson or the one with an overpaid has-been who trips over a fly fart?

[SPchief]

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Is it possible that Jared Allen was only good because of your secondary?

No

[booger]

Allen is just in an awful situation considering the timing of his RFA status. He has no one to blame but himself.

Requesting a trade is a Joke IMO. He and his agent can wait a few days before FA begins and shop him around to see what the rest of the league feels about his situation. You have a 24 so to be 25 year old DE who is becoming a legit top 10 DE imo. A very good pass rusher, knack for stripping and recovering the ball, bats down balls and has shown good improvment with his run defense. Makes good plays behind the LOS against the run as well. A complete End that teams would love to have.

Except for the off field drinking and drive problem which he just served 2 days jail for. He is going to be suspended, just a matter of probably 2 or 4 games.

Pat Kerney from the falcons is at the top of a weak FA draft class. I'd say the Draft class is pretty average as well. I'm sure with this news there are many teams that will discuss this long and hard, but like the Chiefs want to know next seasons suspension stutus and will very likely have a clause for off field problems to protect them.

WTF is the big deal? This unfortunatly is what FA is all about. Go shop yourself around Jarred. Sign an offer sheet and we can look it over and match it without having to go through the BS of an ugly contract negiotiation(let the other team do the hard work) if not we get a first and third rd pick this upcoming draft.

This isn't exactly good PR for the team. Plucking a Division II 4th rd end, seeing him develop into a very good player, and know this has to have the chiefs dissapointed. Good teams keep their good players, especially the one's they drafted and developed.

Looks pretty messy right now. Interested to see how it turns out.