ABSENT TRADE, VIKES “LIKELY” TO SIGN ALLEN AFTER DRAFT

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Jared Allen Likely Leaving Chiefs for Vikings, Via Trade or Free Agent Signing
Published 4/20/2008 by Michael David Smith at FanHouse
... being a member of the Minnesota Vikings within the next two weeks, either because the Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs work out a trade, or because the Vikings sign Allen to an offer sheet that the Chiefs decline to match. ...

Could The Vikings Sign Allen Following Draft?
Published 4/20/2008 by Anthony Hall at Vikings War Cry
Very interesting rumor reported by Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk. Today’s news that Jared Allen has departed from Minnesota without a deal has caused concern among the Viking faithful, as many are worried that Tampa might swoop in and acquire Allen before the Vikings can complete a trade. However, even though it’s disappointing that a deal couldn’t be completed over the weekend, one thing is certain: All is not lost for the Vikings. As Florio reports, Allen might still be wearing purple next season even if a trade cannot be ...

The Cost of Jared Allen
Published 4/21/2008 by TBird41 at The Ragnarok
... It also shows that, if the Chiefs refuse to make a deal, signing Allen to an offer sheet might be worth it. While the Purple would lose their first round picks in 2009 and 2010, they would still have their second round picks, which have produced almost as many good players for the Purple as the first rounders. Of course, it would only be justifiable if the Vikings believe they are going to be really good this year and next year, since they've shown the ability to turn top ten picks into superstars (aside from the travesty that was the Troy Williamson pick). The other thing an ...