To be clear..... I think Allen is a franchise player in the NFL. He is better than Hali beyond question. I just think that his production was clearly benefited by adding talent around him and game situations. Things that Hali does not have the benefit of at this time.
Additionally, Allen was a one dimensional player early and it wasn't until 2007 that he really put everything together and became dominant.
That isn't a slight against him, just an acknowlegement of what it takes to be a great player, and how guys develop over time.
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