Chiefs Jared Allen is a Viking - Page 6

**OnTheWarpath15** · 10:42 PM

According to Adam Sheffter of NFLN.

Just saw on the ticker.

Chiefs receive the Vikings 1st round pick (17) and both 3rd round picks (73,82) in the 2008 draft.

http://www.nfl.com/

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EDIT - Jay Glazer says we will also swap picks in the 6th round. Per KFFL:

Vikings | Team acquires J. Allen, agrees to terms on contract
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:14:13 -0700

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with Kansas City Chiefs DE Jared Allen. The Vikings will give the Chiefs their 2008 first-round draft pick, two third-round picks and the teams will swap sixth-round picks with the Vikings acquiring Allen. Allen has also agreed to terms on a six-year deal worth just under $74 million with $31,000,069 guaranteed. No. 69 is his jersey number.

**The Franchise** · 04-22-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

K when you see him leading the league in sacks again and in the playoffs you remember that.

Yeah I'll remember that when he's next to two stud DTs and beating the shitty ass NFC North teams.

I'm sure Jared Allen is crying right now for all of the Chiefs fans who's hearts are broken. HE demanded a trade....HE demanded a new contract......HE DROVE DRUNK TWICE.

Deberg_1990 · 04-22-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

K when you see him leading the league in sacks again and in the playoffs you remember that.

How many times do we have to go over this?? Hes not getting traded because he sucks. We all know he can still play.

ChiefsCountry · 04-22-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

still can't believe Carl turned down a damn 4th....

If it wasnt the Donks they probably would have took it.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-22-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

risk losing one of the league's top DE's for a year, or lose him for the next 6 years... hmmm.

Enough with the drama.

You know damn well he wasn't going to sign long term here.

We would have had him for 2 years under the tag, then he would have walked.

He wanted to be traded LAST year.

He asked again, Carl granted his wish.

**the Talking Can** · 04-22-2008, 09:10 PM

Vikings acquire Pro Bowl defensive end
April 22nd, 2008 – 9:59 PM by Judd Zulgad

The Vikings have got their man.

According to people with knowledge of the situation, the team has reached an agreement to acquire Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen from the Kansas City Chiefs and also have agreed to a multiyear contract with Allen. The NFL Network also is reporting what amounts to a trade-and-sign for the Vikings.

The trade will be finalized Wednesday; Allen will return to the Twin Cities either late tonight or early Wednesday. It’s not certain yet if the Vikings will hold a news conference on Wednesday.

Although terms of the agreement haven’t been revealed, the Vikings are expected to send their first-round pick (No. 17 overall) and their first selection in the third round (No. 72) in this weekend’s NFL draft to the Chiefs. The Vikings had acquired the later pick in a trade with the Denver Broncos. It’s also possible the Vikings could send another pick to Kansas City.

Allen, who led the NFL with 15.5 sacks last season, spent last Friday and Saturday visiting the Vikings’ Winter Park facility along with his agent, Ken Harris.

The Chiefs had designated Allen as their franchise player - that tag would have earned him $8.8 million next season, the average salary of the NFL’s five highest-paid defensive ends - but Allen wanted to leave Kansas City and was allowed to talk to other teams.

The Vikings could have signed Allen to an offer sheet, but the Chiefs would have had the right to match or been entitled to two first-round draft picks. Working out a trade was Minnesota’s desire throughout this process.

Allen’s contract is expected to rival the record deal the Colts gave defensive end Dwight Freeney last summer. Freeney is due to make $72 million over six years and received $30 million guaranteed.

Defensive end has been considered the Vikings’ biggest area of need this offseason. Erasmus James, a first-round pick in 2005, has been slowed the past two seasons by knee injuries and it’s uncertain exactly when he will be ready to go in 2008. Starting right end Kenechi Udeze, meanwhile, was diagnosed with leukemia in February and is expected to sit out the coming season.

The Vikings had hoped to sign an end in free agency but their top choice, Justin Smith, ended up joining San Francisco. Antwan Odom jumped from Tennessee to Cincinnati and Jevon Kearse decided to return to the Titans rather than visit with the Vikings.

Minnesota also had very quietly targeted the 26-year-old Allen for several months. He will be used at the right end spot, meaning he will be rushing from the blindside of most quarterbacks. Ray Edwards, the starter for the majority of last season at right end, could shift to the left side.

The lack of a first-round pick won’t be a huge issue for the Vikings considering it was expected they were going to take a defensive end with that selection. Florida’s Derrick Harvey was believed to be their top choice, but Clemson’s Phillip Merling also could have ended up being in the mix.

Allen’s biggest issue has been his off-the-field behavior. He was suspended for the first four games of 2007 after being arrested twice for drunken driving the previous year. That suspension was later reduced to two games and Allen has said in interviews that he no longer drinks alcohol.

Vikings coach Brad Childress said Friday the team has done a significant amount of checking into Allen’s background.

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

**petegz28** · 04-22-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

How many times do we have to go over this?? Hes not getting traded because he sucks. We all know he can still play.

Yea, he is getting traded because of an ego in our front office.

A possible suspension vs. a good 6-7 years still in him.

Yea let's gamble on someone else that has not proven shit.

**noa** · 04-22-2008, 09:11 PM

Well, I'm happy its finally over. Seems like the timing was right. It sucks to lose a guy like that, but it's what we had to do.
I've come to terms with it, and I realize it has nothing to do with his talent or the direction of a team. And I actually do believe he has changed and won't get another DUI (call me naive).
It was just about a guy with a troubled history asking for tons of money from a team with no security if he messes up again. And we aren't exactly in the position to handle that sort of mistake.

**the Talking Can** · 04-22-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

If it wasnt the Donks they probably would have took it.

no excuse for not taking it...we're rebuilding, Wesley's best years are behind him

that was a gift...and Carl refused it....insanely stupid

**QuikSsurfer** · 04-22-2008, 09:12 PM

I was really hoping to play as him with the Chiefs in Madden 09

recxjake · 04-22-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

still can't believe Carl turned down a damn 4th....

I actually feel bad for Wesley... the Chiefs are just being evil by not letting him explore other options. A 7th round pick is better then just releasing the guy at the end of camp IMO.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-22-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Yea, he is getting traded because of an ego in our front office.

A possible suspension vs. a good 6-7 years still in him.

Yea let's gamble on someone else that has not proven shit.

God, you're a moron.

IT'S ALL CARL'S FAULT!

KCChiefsMan · 04-22-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

HA!

This will be the biggest screwing we get from King Carl on his way out the door. He knows he won't be here to see a team worth a shit.

If Carl is still here in 5 years and we still haven't won a playoff game, I'm gonna have to question the loyalty of Clark Hunt. Sell the damn team if you don't care about winning, I'll take a Jerry Jones any day.....sorry I'm just a frustrated Chiefs fan

markk · 04-22-2008, 09:13 PM

blame allen, if he wasn't a drunken dumbass he'd be signed until 2050

Deberg_1990 · 04-22-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Yea, he is getting traded because of an ego in our front office.

A possible suspension vs. a good 6-7 years still in him.

Yea let's gamble on someone else that has not proven shit.

Very true. JA will more than likely have a nice career ahead of him (as long as he stays away from the bar)

Some of you guys act as if this is 1995 still.

This team blows. They are absolutely doing the right thing by stockpiling picks. Thats how you rebuild a team.

I hate Carl as much as anyone here, but hes doing the right thing here.

Mile High Mania · 04-22-2008, 09:15 PM

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OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $4901115	Jared Allen is a Viking According to Adam Sheffter of NFLN. Just saw on the ticker. Chiefs receive the Vikings 1st round pick (17) and both 3rd round picks (73,82) in the 2008 draft. http://www.nfl.com/ ----- EDIT - Jay Glazer says we will also swap picks in the 6th round. Per KFFL: Vikings \| Team acquires J. Allen, agrees to terms on contract Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:14:13 -0700 Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with Kansas City Chiefs DE Jared Allen. The Vikings will give the Chiefs their 2008 first-round draft pick, two third-round picks and the teams will swap sixth-round picks with the Vikings acquiring Allen. Allen has also agreed to terms on a six-year deal worth just under $74 million with $31,000,069 guaranteed. No. 69 is his jersey number. Last edited by DaFace; 04-22-2008 at 10:42 PM..
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the Talking Can Supporter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: street Casino cash: $10022208	Vikings acquire Pro Bowl defensive end April 22nd, 2008 – 9:59 PM by Judd Zulgad The Vikings have got their man. According to people with knowledge of the situation, the team has reached an agreement to acquire Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen from the Kansas City Chiefs and also have agreed to a multiyear contract with Allen. The NFL Network also is reporting what amounts to a trade-and-sign for the Vikings. The trade will be finalized Wednesday; Allen will return to the Twin Cities either late tonight or early Wednesday. It’s not certain yet if the Vikings will hold a news conference on Wednesday. Although terms of the agreement haven’t been revealed, the Vikings are expected to send their first-round pick (No. 17 overall) and their first selection in the third round (No. 72) in this weekend’s NFL draft to the Chiefs. The Vikings had acquired the later pick in a trade with the Denver Broncos. It’s also possible the Vikings could send another pick to Kansas City. Allen, who led the NFL with 15.5 sacks last season, spent last Friday and Saturday visiting the Vikings’ Winter Park facility along with his agent, Ken Harris. The Chiefs had designated Allen as their franchise player - that tag would have earned him $8.8 million next season, the average salary of the NFL’s five highest-paid defensive ends - but Allen wanted to leave Kansas City and was allowed to talk to other teams. The Vikings could have signed Allen to an offer sheet, but the Chiefs would have had the right to match or been entitled to two first-round draft picks. Working out a trade was Minnesota’s desire throughout this process. Allen’s contract is expected to rival the record deal the Colts gave defensive end Dwight Freeney last summer. Freeney is due to make $72 million over six years and received $30 million guaranteed. Defensive end has been considered the Vikings’ biggest area of need this offseason. Erasmus James, a first-round pick in 2005, has been slowed the past two seasons by knee injuries and it’s uncertain exactly when he will be ready to go in 2008. Starting right end Kenechi Udeze, meanwhile, was diagnosed with leukemia in February and is expected to sit out the coming season. The Vikings had hoped to sign an end in free agency but their top choice, Justin Smith, ended up joining San Francisco. Antwan Odom jumped from Tennessee to Cincinnati and Jevon Kearse decided to return to the Titans rather than visit with the Vikings. Minnesota also had very quietly targeted the 26-year-old Allen for several months. He will be used at the right end spot, meaning he will be rushing from the blindside of most quarterbacks. Ray Edwards, the starter for the majority of last season at right end, could shift to the left side. The lack of a first-round pick won’t be a huge issue for the Vikings considering it was expected they were going to take a defensive end with that selection. Florida’s Derrick Harvey was believed to be their top choice, but Clemson’s Phillip Merling also could have ended up being in the mix. Allen’s biggest issue has been his off-the-field behavior. He was suspended for the first four games of 2007 after being arrested twice for drunken driving the previous year. That suspension was later reduced to two games and Allen has said in interviews that he no longer drinks alcohol. Vikings coach Brad Childress said Friday the team has done a significant amount of checking into Allen’s background. http://ww3.startribune.com/vikingsblog/ __________________ Clark Hunt: "Thank god for the Dominican pool boy"
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