Jared Allen Interview

Nice and Funny don’t win you Super Bowls. We paid dearly to acquire his services, and he needs to prove that he can be dominate and sober. The only thing he has proves thus far is that his ageny is a genius.

I have no doubt that Booty can do a better job managing the offense. T-Jack is only effective when the defense and/or AD light up the scoreboard. We need to give the guy a chance (he will fail) and then let Booty or Frerotte lead this team to the playoffs. By giving T-Jack the first shot, it will eliminate any controvery and quiet the media.

I cant see the logic in saying that Jared Allen hasn’t proven anything but a rookie QB will lead us to the playoffs! It is-in fact-on record that he has been dominant. (see week 3 highlights of last season) Hmmm-lets see-He led the league in sacks last year despite playing in only 14 games-Has 45 sacks the last 3 years-Trails only 1 other person in total sacks since he became a pro. Has multitudes of fumbles caused, QB pressures and knockdowns. That, I say, would be called proven.
A rookie QB, no matter what his pedigree, hasnt played a down in the NFL. That is the essence of the word unproven!
It’ll be interesting to see how TJ has progressed this year. I for one, am not ready to write him off!! Go TJ and go Vikes!!!

Against underwhelming and overpaid Mt. McKinnie and you are ready to call him dominant? Please.

First of all, Jared Allen is a six-pack of Budweiser away from missing at least 8 games. Sure, he says he licked his drinking habit, but we also heard that from Koren Robinson so I’m not going to declare him sober until he’s proven it for at least 2 seasons. Second, just because Allen has a high number of sacks doesn’t make Allen a complete player. If sacks were the only measurable for a DE’s performance, then the Packers KGB would play every down and be the highest paid player in the league. Allen is very undisciplined and is average at best against the run. I also don’t know if Frazier’s defense is going to give him the same freedom that he had in KC. One thing that I do know for sure is that our run defense is not going to be as dominant as it has been in the past, but that’s something that we have to live with if we ever hope to get to the QB consistently.

I never said that Booty was proven, only that he probably gives this team the best chance to win if we need the QB to win the game. I have no doubt that T-Jack can win games if we can run the football for 300+ yards or have the defense/ST score two or more TD’s a game, however it’s not realistic to expect that every week. QB is not only the most important position on the field, but also our biggest weakness. T-Jack couldn’t even beat out Matt Jones at Arkansas, so I’m fairly positive that (if given an opportunity) Booty will eventually be the starter in MN.

I wonder where you get your info from? Jared Allen is “very undisciplined and at best an average DE against ther run” Just because you heard from a so called source that he isnt very good against the run does not make this true! I have also heard from some so-called experts and the opinions run the gamut from “poor against the run” to “average against the run” to “is very good against the run” So which opinion is closer to the truth? If you look at the numbers, he very much holds his own against the run. In 2007 he had more total tackles than all but 6 other defensive ends. In 2006 he had more than all but 3. I wouldnt consider this average, nor would i consider this undisciplined.
You seem to think that all he does is pin his ears back to try to get to the QB, the rest of the defense be damned but lets look a little further shall we. He’s had 25 passes defensed, 186 tackles, 13 forced fumbles, an interception and he’s even caught 2 TD passes on offense in the last 3 years!! Oh-but wait-he fumbled once-What a one-dimensional, undisciplined Bum he is!
Now you have him on a defensive line that is clearly superior to the one he played on and you’re putting him on a faster playing surface. Maybe he wont have the numbers that he did at KC (I believe he will) but at the very least what he will do is free up the Williams boys to create a little havoc.
As for his drinking incidents-Someone once said that you gotta look into the crust of a man to see where he really stands. Koren Robinson sounded believable and we all certainly wanted to believe that he kicked his habit. I dont get that same feel with Allen. He has been very forthright in his interviews and hasnt tried to downplay the issue and actually seems to go out of his way to try to give the reasons why that is past him. Add the fact that the NFL looked into it (When Mr. Goodell was making players, for the first time, answer for their off the field discretions) and were convinced enough to knock off 2 games from his suspension. Top that off with the media interviewing his past teammates and his family and what they have to say about the subject makes it very compelling. I guess time will tell.

And I’ve watched enough Chief games to concur with what many sources have stated. Even Viking fans need to read objective opinions from time-to-time. It’s not really a knock on Allen either, as most good pass rushers are susceptible to the run.

Here’s one quote from Scout.com>
“Allen is a great player, but has holes in his game. I can show you the stats concerning his lack of sacks in the fourth quarter – where most games are decided. It’s common knowledge he isn’t the league’s most prolific run defender”

link….http://kan.scout.com/2/747951.html

To be fair, I think Allen’s lack of sacks in the 4th quarter also have a lot to do with KC not having the depth on their DL and keeping Allen fresh in games.

And, since you love statistics to much, here’s another one for you; The Chiefs ranked 28th against the run last season.

I also hate the faster surface logic. What surface are the blocking lineman playing on?

T Jackson will play and stay as our #1.

All of you armchair coaches will see!