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Jared Allen Talking Contract With Vikings
Published 4/18/2008 by Scott at Bucstats.com weblog
Here's the latest on Jared Allen's visit to Minnesota: The latest we're hearing is that an agreement with the Chiefs is close to being in place and this thing could get done quick. The word around town was that the Vikings were offering their first rounder this year and a second rounder in 2009. I had heard that the Chiefs wanted all the draft picks to be for this year, so the Vikings may have lowered the round and bumped it up to this year. Maybe a first and a third? I don't think Bruce ...

Quick Jared Allen Trade Update
Published 4/18/2008 by Chris <info@arrowheadpride.com> at Arrowhead Pride: Front Page Posts
If this blog was a magic 8 ball, it would say "Outlook not so good" for the Chiefs. From the Star-Tribune's excellent Vikings' blog: Defensive end Jared Allen is at Winter Park right now talking to Vikings officials. It’s also believed his agent, Ken Harris, is in the ...

ALLEN, VIKES DEAL CLOSE?
Published 4/18/2008 by Mike Florio at 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 teams is in the works.“The latest we’re hearing is that an agreement with the Chiefs is close to being in place and this thing could get done quick,” writes Judd Zulgad.  The Tampa Bay Buccaneers also are reportedly interested in Allen. The sticking point will then be the compensation for Allen.  As we wrote on Thursday night, the prospect of ...

Buzz: Jared Allen Close to Becoming a Vike?
Published 4/18/2008 by Bassett at thejetsblog.com
... The Minnesota Sta Tribune reports that Jared Allen was in Minnesota today “talking to Vikings officials.” The report goes on to note that ...

Links of the Day 4/18/08
Published 4/18/2008 by Ryan at The Victoria Times
What would be more awful? A 445.5 ERA or throwing 250 pitches in less than two innings ? For some reason, Asians find this offensive. The Vikings are deep in talks with defensive end Jared Allen . I remain disinterested. Labels: Links of the Day

So this thing could really be happening?
Published 4/18/2008 by What was that bang? at Pacifist Viking
Seriously? A week before the draft the Vikings could acquire the league's leading sacker? See Access Vikings for the mild foreplay.

Kenechi Udeze's Leukemia Is in Remission
Published 4/19/2008 by Ryan Wilson at FanHouse
... second in 2007 and first in 2006 in stopping the run. The pass rush is a different story, but some of that can be blamed on injuries and bad luck. In 2005, the Viking used the 18th-overall pick on defensive end Erasmus James, and he's still recovering from various knee surgeries that limited his playing time the last two seasons. And worse, 2005 first-rounder, defensive end Kenechi Udeze was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this off-season. Minnesota is looking to bolster the position and improve the pass rush, but in the meantime, there's some ...

Quick Hits: What’s up with Chicago linebackers?
Published 4/19/2008 at Goal-Line Stand
... has shown time and time again that it wants to bury the story, and the seemingly exaggerated red tape involved here only reaffirms that. If the league was excited to tackle this situation, Walsh would already have been granted the ability to talk without fear of punishment. Meanwhile, Walsh’s demands reveal some serious paranoia. He seems to be enjoying these extended minutes of fame. • Jared Allen Watch began today, as the sack king was in Minnesota visiting with the Vikes. The Star Tribune Vikings blog is all over it. • ...