Another picks signs; Larry Allen update

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Larry Allen's Insufferance is Flying Below the Radar
Published 7/23/2008 at FanHouse
... Favre's story is well-told (understatement!), Allen's behavior this offseason has been pretty foul as well. At the end of last season, Allen's 14th, he became a free agent. But it was sort of assumed by everybody that the guard would retire, especially when he ignored all calls from the team. Figuring Allen would have informed them if he, you know, wanted to continue employment, they moved on and installed Adam Snyder in Allen's old spot at left guard. Get this: Allen now wants to play another season. But he's still not returning Mike Nolan's ...

Quick Hits: Argos speak up against Bills in Toronto
Published 7/23/2008 at Goal-Line Stand
... . • With all the Brett Favre talk, Larry Allen’s strange story has flown under the radar. Everyone figured Allen was stepping aside when he just disappeared after the 2007 season. Now we hear he’s interested in playing another season , but Allen still hasn’t returned phone calls from 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, instead choosing to communicate with the team through offensive line coach George Warhop. • A story on the Bengals website claims Bengals franchise player ...