JARED ALLEN TO SPEAK AT ROOKIE SYMPOSIUM
ProFootballTalk.com —
... NFL Rookie Symposium would be wise to consider Jared Allen as a role model — for what to do on the field and what not to do off the field. Allen was a fourth-round pick out of Idaho State in 2004, and he has developed into one of the best and highest-paid players in the league. But his multiple DUI arrests have put his career in jeopardy. So when Allen speaks at the Rookie Symposium today, those rookies ought to pay close attention, even if Allen doesn’t think they’re going to.“ Honestly, I’m not sure if anyone will listen ,” Allen said, per Sean Jensen of the Pioneer Press . ...
Blizzardy Goodness
Pacifist Viking —
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Young Chiefs Learn the Ropes at the NFL's Rookie Symposium
Arrowhead Pride —
... for, well, not so good things.
2004 - The late Sean Taylor was fined for failing to attend the required event.
2006 - LenDale White asked this now infamous question to a former NFL player who was speaking to the rookies on homophobia.
2007 - Troy Smith asked Roger Goodell, "When and where is the positive stuff from you going to come out?"
2008 - Jared Allen spoke about his past issues with alcohol.
2008 - Two players, including ...
