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This is the latest from Vikings Now , the St. Paul Pioneer Press blog, about the Allen situation. Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen and his agent will leave the Twin Cities this morning, but trade talks between the Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs are ongoing. The Vikings are believed to be willing to pay last season's NFL sack leader a contract close to the six-year, $72 million deal the ...
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Jared Allen is a Viking!
Published 4/23/2008 by Pacifist Viking at Pacifist Viking
... ; I don't believe past sins mark a person forever, but that a person can change for the better. Daily Norseman found a story that suggests Allen has faced his own errors, and has changed. Jared Allen has been punished for his past actions, and he should now be able to move on and live life better. ...
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VIKES, ALLEN CLOSE TO A DEAL
The Sporting Blog found this 4/21/2008 on www.profootballtalk.com
Although the bigger issue is whether the Minnesota Vikings and the Kansas City Chiefs can work out a deal for a trade of defensive end Jared Allen’s rights from the Chiefs to the Vikings, the Kansas City Star reports that the Vikes and Allen are ...ALLEN, VIKES DEAL CLOSE?
SPORTSbyBROOKS found this 4/18/2008 on www.profootballtalk.com
The guys at the Minneapolis Star Tribune write that Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen, the team’s franchise player, is at the Minnesota Vikings’ facility on Friday, that his agent is in attendance as well, and that a deal between the two ...VIKES CAN SIGN ALLEN POST-DRAFT
Daily Norseman: Front Page Posts found this 4/20/2008 on www.profootballtalk.com
Earlier on Saturday, we floated the possibility of the Minnesota Vikings signing Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen to an offer sheet after the 2008 draft. If the Chiefs choose not to match the offer, they would be stuck with the ...ABSENT TRADE, VIKES “LIKELY” TO SIGN ALLEN AFTER DRAFT
FanHouse found this 4/20/2008 on www.profootballtalk.com
We received a text message and a phone call late Saturday/early Sunday from a league source who shared with us a curious development regarding the Minnesota Vikings’ ongoing efforts to acquire Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen. Per ...Vikings Allegedly Increase Offer for Jared Allen
FanHouse found this 4/22/2008 on www.dailynorseman.com
Take this for what it's worth. . .this information comes from an Insider article that was published on Viking Update . Per protocol and common decency, I'm not going to link to the article here (and, hey, even if I did, you couldn't read it ...Vikings have long coveted Allen
thejetsblog.com found this 4/22/2008 on myespn.go.com
Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson It's funny how the league works sometimes. Back in 2004, when I was covering the Minnesota Vikings, I had several pre-draft chats with agent Ken Harris. He was giving me hints of a young unknown player the ...Latest Jared Allen News
Acme Packing Company: Front Page Posts found this 4/22/2008 on www.arrowheadpride.com
There is news being circulated via several media outlets that the Vikings have upped their offer for Jared Allen to a 1st & 3rd rounder THIS YEAR and the Vikings 2nd round selection in 2009. In my opinion, if we are trading Jared, this is a ...Adios, One Man Gang: Jared Allen Traded To Vikings
zbcincy30 posted 4/23/2008 from arrowheadaddict.com
Breaking news from NFL.com–the Chiefs have sent Jared Allen to the Vikings. I’m actually quite happy with the two third rounders we got in addition to the No. 17 pick. By my calculations we now have six picks in the top 100, three in the top 40 and more trade value chart points than any other team out there. The draft now rolls through Kansas City. This is just crazy…Vikings Overpay for Jared Allen: Six Years, $74 Million, $31 Million Guaranteed
Dave's Football Blog found this 4/23/2008 on sports.aol.com
The Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs made it official Tuesday night , agreeing that defensive end Jared Allen will go to the Vikings in exchange for Minnesota's first-round pick (No. 17) and two third-round picks (73rd and 82nd). But they did ...Vikings Deal for DE Allen From Chiefs; Make Him Highest Paid Defensive Player Ever
BillJordaniv posted 4/23/2008 from bizoffootball.com
The Minnesota Vikings have made a very large commitment to make their defense better in the near future by coming to terms on a trade that would send Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive end Jared Allen their way. Allen will not be cheap, as reported by Yahoo! Sports : Citing a person with knowledge of the situation, the newspaper reported that the Vikings will send their first-round pick (No. ...CHIEFS GET A LITTLE MORE FROM VIKINGS
BroncoTalk found this 4/23/2008 on www.profootballtalk.com
The report that the Minnesota Vikings surrendered a first-round pick and two third-round picks to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for defensive end Jared Allen elicited the response of “holy crap.” But it turns out that the Vikings ...Chiefs trade Allen to Vikings
The Hazean found this 4/24/2008 on www.nflguru.net
The Kansas City Chiefs have traded All-Pro defensive end Jared Allen to the Vikings for Minnesota’s first-round pick, No. 17 overall, and both of their third-round selections. “I have chills right now,” Allen said after signing a ...Well, We're Living Here in Allen-Town
The Ragnarok found this 4/25/2008 on www.dailynorseman.com
And we're shutting all the offenses down. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, after much weeping, gnashing of teeth, wringing of hands, and potential cursing of all things Missouri, the Minnesota Vikings have officially added the best defensive end this ...
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Allen, Vikings close to deal; Chiefs, Vikings are not
Posted 4/21/2008 on NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Defensive end Jared Allen left Minnesota on Sunday without agreeing on a contract with the Vikings according to the Kansas City Star. The Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings also had not agreed to terms of a trade that would send the discontented Allen to Minnesota in return for draft picks. The trade terms appear to be the bigger impediment. An NFL source indicated that Allen and the ...Jared Allen, Jared Allen, Jared Allen, and Jared Allen. Also, Jared Allen.
Posted 4/20/2008 on Daily Norseman: Front Page Posts
This is the latest from Vikings Now , the St. Paul Pioneer Press blog, about the Allen situation. Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen and his agent will leave the Twin Cities this morning, but trade talks between the Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs are ongoing. The Vikings are believed to be willing to pay last season's NFL sack leader a contract close to the six-year, $72 million deal ...For Vikings, Allen trade beat alternative
Posted 4/24/2008 on ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando It's tough to fault the Vikings for acquiring a young, proven pass-rusher at the expense of draft choices. The alternative might have been taking another first-round gamble on a college defensive end. At least Minnesota knows Jared Allen can play. Since 2004, the Vikings have used the 17th, 18th, 20th, 73rd and 82nd overall choices for Allen and fellow ...Vikings went into debt for Jared Allen
Posted 4/24/2008 on Shutdown Corner
The Vikings, who recently acquired Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen , had to borrow money to be able to pay him . I think they borrowed it from Antoine Walker.Allen Worth His Price in Picks
Posted 4/24/2008 on FanHouse
Somewhere between the initial reports and the actual deal, the price for Jared Allen went up. Allen ended up costing the Vikings their first-round pick and both of their third-round picks. As Michael David Smith pointed out, that's a pretty pricey haul of picks, and that's before the Vikings also spent six years and $74 million on Allen's new contract. MDS' opinion was that the Vikings would ...The Cost And Risk Of Jared Allen
Posted 4/24/2008 on Vikings War Cry
Two reasons that some Vikings fans might be uncomfortable with the Allen trade: His off-field issues, and the fact that the Vikings needed to add an additional third-round pick to the deal. The latter is a debate that won’t be decided for several years. The majority of Vikings fans seem to be fine with the high price for Allen, and I’d count myself among that group — ...Jared Allen: The Vikings did NOT overpay!
Posted 4/24/2008 on Footballguys Blog
Wow, sometimes I just don’t get it. The Minnesota Vikings acquire DE Jared Allen from the Kansas City Chiefs and sign him to a new contract, and I see hosts of people on radio, TV and internet message boards saying that the Vikings OVERPAID. While I can see, on the surface, why some people may have that initial reaction, I frankly think it’s conventional thinking and, with just a ...Vikings Make Big Deal for Jared Allen
Posted 4/23/2008 on NFL GridIron Gab
Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen was traded from Kansas City to the Minnesota Vikings, making the Chiefs one of the major players in the NFL Draft. Former Chiefs player, Jared Allen, has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on a contract that makes him the highest paid defensive player in NFL history, exceeding the deal the Colts gave to Dwight Freeney last year. The ...So Much For Jared Allen
Posted 4/23/2008 on The Pewter Plank | A Blog For Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fans
The possibility of the Bucs trading for DE Jared Allen has gone down the tubes with the Vikings grossly overpaying the Chiefs for the right to sign him to an extension. The Vikings agreed to trade a 1st round pick and two 3rd round picks as well as swapping picks with the Chiefs in the [...]Jared Allen Traded to the Minnesota Vikings
Posted 4/23/2008 on Music City Miracles: Front Page Posts
ESPN.com is reporting that they have multiple sources that are saying Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen has been traded to the Minnesota Vikings. There are conflicting reports on what picks the Vikings sent to the Chiefs. ESPN says it is a 1st, 2nd and swap in the 6th, but NFL.com says it is a 1st and two 3rds. Stay tuned. They are also reporting that Allen has signed a 6 year $74 ...Vikings Nab Allen from KC
Posted 4/23/2008 on Vikings Gab
Defensive end Jared Allen is changing teams. The “Kansas City Star” reports the Chiefs have traded their franchise player to the Minnesota Vikings. Allen agreed to a new six-year deal with Minnesota worth nearly $74-million. The deal will guarantee Allen more than $31-million. KC will reportedly receive the Vikes’ first-round pick and a pair of third-round picks in ...Vikings Getting Pro Bowl DE Allen from KC
Posted 4/23/2008 on NFL GridIron Gab
Defensive end Jared Allen is changing teams. The “Kansas City Star” reports the Chiefs have traded their franchise player to the Minnesota Vikings. Allen agreed to a new six-year deal with Minnesota worth nearly $74-million. The deal will guarantee Allen more than $31-million. KC will reportedly receive the Vikes’ first-round pick and a pair of third-round picks in ...And... Scene
Posted 4/23/2008 on Bucstats.com weblog
The Vikings and Chiefs have agreed on trade compensation for Jared Allen , and Allen has agreed to contract terms. The Vikings will give up their first rounder and two third rounders, all in 2008. There's also some position swapping of sixth round picks to make the Vikings feel like they didn't get totally railroaded. And the article says Allen's contract is for six years/$74 million with $31 ...Jared Allen Formally Traded to Minnesota
Posted 4/23/2008 on Daily Norseman: Front Page Posts
According to Pro Football Talk, the Vikings and Chiefs have formally worked out a deal for DE Jared Allen. Per PFT, the Vikings will send the #17 (first round), #73 (third round), and #82 (third round) picks in the 2008 Draft to Kansas City in exchange for Allen, as well as sign Allen to a contract that will make him the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. More on this ...Chiefs Agree to Trade Jared Allen to Vikings
Posted 4/23/2008 on The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
The Chiefs will trade Jared Allen to the Vikings for our first round pick and both our third round picks in this weekend’s draft. Allen has flown to Minnesota, presumably to ink his contract and do the press conference jive. It’s a risky move obviously, but you know what they say….no guts, no glory.Vikings now have the best d-line in football
Posted 4/23/2008 on ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson You are going to hear a lot of the new generation of Purple People Eaters in Minnesota in the wake of the Vikings' acquisition of Jared Allen on Tuesday night. After completing the trade for Allen, the Vikings now have the best defensive line in the NFL. Allen _ who at 25 led the NFL with 15.5 sacks last season _ is one of the premier defensive ends in ...ALLEN TO VIKES A DONE DEAL
Posted 4/23/2008 on ProFootballTalk.com
What do Carl Eller and Jared Allen have in common? Okay, what else do they have in common? As of Wednesday, both will have been members of the Minnesota Vikings. Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Vikings have reached a contract agreement with defensive end Jared Allen and a trade agreement with the Kansas City [...]Vikings Closing in on Jared Allen
Posted 4/22/2008 on The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
Jared Allen is as good as in purple…that’s the feeling one gets after the new report that has the Vikings upping their trade offer to the Chiefs from this year’s first- and third-round picks to those picks plus next year’s second-rounder. Of course, the Vikings would still have to work out a new contract with Allen, [...]Jared Allen Speculation
Posted 4/22/2008 on VikeVision
VikeVision has been talking about the Vikings bringing in Jared Allen since this blog started. The fit makes sense to many people, so it’s no wonder that the two parties have been trying to make it happen. There have been many rumors and much speculation over the last few days about the possible contract Allen would receive from the Vikings and what the purple would have to give to ...Vikings Offer Jared Allen Less Than Expected
Posted 4/21/2008 on The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
A report out of Tampa says the Vikings have offered Jared Allen a six-year deal worth between $50 and $60 million with $25 million in guarantees. This is less than what everyone expected the Vikes would have to cough up to sign Allen, who is believed to be looking for something in the neighborhood [...]
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Chiefs trade All-Pro defensive end Jared Allen to Vikings
Published 4/24/2008 on Boston.com -- Football news
Four years ago this week, Jared Allen was an unknown defensive lineman at Division I-AA Idaho State projected to be little more than a long snapper in the NFL.Vikes, Chiefs make blockbuster deal for DE Allen
Published 4/24/2008 on FOXSports.com News for NFL
Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen has a new home. The former Chiefs player has agreed to terms with the Vikings, Allen told FOXSports.com exclusively, on a contract that makes him the highest paid defensive player in NFL history. The deal is for six ...Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen traded to Vikings
Published 4/23/2008 on Boston.com -- Football news
Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen has moved from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Minnesota Vikings on a six-year deal, the Vikings said on Wednesday.Nahrstedt: Chiefs didn't have to lose Jared Allen
Published 4/23/2008 on SportingNews.com NFL News and Exclusive Analysis
Sure, the Chiefs gained a lot in trading Jared Allen to the Vikings. But they also lost a premier pass rusher, and the situation could easily have been avoided.Chiefs trade All-Pro Jared Allen to Vikings
Published 4/23/2008 on NYDailyNews.com - Football
All-Pro defensive end Jared Allen was traded from Kansas City to Minnesota in a blockbuster deal, making the Chiefs one of the major players in this weekend's NFL draft and the Vikings a serious contender in the NFC.Chiefs deal Allen to Vikings for three draft picks
Published 4/23/2008 on USATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories
Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen was traded from Kansas City to the Minnesota Vikings in a blockbuster deal, making the Chiefs ...Kansas City Chiefs trade Jared Allen to Minnesota Vikings
Published 4/23/2008 on Boston.com -- Football news
Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen was traded from Kansas City to the Minnesota Vikings in a blockbuster deal, making the Chiefs one of the major players in this weekend's NFL draft.J. Allen Headed to Vikings
Published 4/23/2008 on Mark Maske's NFL Insider
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to trade defensive end Jared Allen, last season's NFL sacks leader, to the Minnesota Vikings for three draft picks this weekend, including a first-rounder. The Chiefs also receive a pair of third-round selections. ...Report: Chiefs trade DE Allen to Vikings (AP)
Published 4/23/2008 on Yahoo! Sports - NFL News
The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly have traded Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen to the Minnesota Vikings. Citing a source, The Kansas City Star reported that Allen went to Minnesota on Tuesday night to sign a six-year contract worth just under $74 ...NFL | Report: Vikings acquire Jared Allen from Kansas City
Published 4/23/2008 on The Seattle Times: Sports
Patience appears to have paid off for the Minnesota Vikings in their search for a defensive end. Unsuccessful in landing an edge pass-rusher...Reports: Chiefs trade Jared Allen to Vikes
Published 4/23/2008 on SportingNews.com NFL News and Exclusive Analysis
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to trade defensive end Jared Allen to the Minnesota Vikings for t...Vikes, Chiefs make blockbuster deal for DE Allen
Published 4/23/2008 on FOXSports.com News for NFL
Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen has a new home. The former Chief has agreed to terms with the Vikings, Allen told FOXSports.com exclusively, on a contract that makes him the highest paid defensive player in NFL history. The deal is for six years ...Chiefs' Peterson Plays Down Link Between Possible J. Allen Trade, Plans for Fifth Pick
Published 4/22/2008 on Mark Maske's NFL Insider
The Kansas City Chiefs have the fifth overall choice in the NFL draft Saturday and could add another first-round pick if they trade defensive end Jared Allen, the league's leader in sacks last season. The Minnesota Vikings, who have the 17th overall ...Breaking down the NFC North
Published 4/20/2008 on L.A. Times - Pro Football
Trade might be best for the Vikings. > * MINNESOTA: If the Vikings can pull off a trade with Kansas City for defensive end Jared Allen, they likely would have to give up at least ...J. Allen Situation Still Unresolved
Published 4/19/2008 on Mark Maske's NFL Insider
Defensive end Jared Allen, last season's NFL sacks leader, visited the Minnesota Vikings on Friday. The Vikings now face a multi-part task: They must negotiate a new contract with Allen and they must work out a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, who ...
