Posts Tagged ‘jared allen’

Is the Vikings defensive line overrated?

Minnesota All-Pro DE Jared Allen has been quiet with just one sack The Vikings defensive line is normally thought of as one of the best in the league, but so far this season they are ranked 14th against the run and are tied for 28th in the league with only six sacks. The sack stat [...]

Vikings Outspoken Allen Speaks on Favre, Haynesworth, and Himself

Apparently Brett Favre politely declined to attend Jared Allen’s recent wedding (the wedding is better known as a funeral for his mullet) and Allen apparently doesn’t mind. He also apparently doesn’t mind that Favre forgot to RSVP when it comes to attending offseason events. He is still assuming Favre will be back for another season, [...]

Vikings Injury Bug Slowly Getting More Relevant

Here is a look at various injuries facing the Vikings thus far in the preseason: Kahlil Bell: You can take the long-shot running back off the list of injured Vikings.  In fact you can take him off the Vikings roster.  He was cut a couple of days ago after sitting out most of training camp. Garrett Mills: [...]

Vikings All Pro DE Allen Says the Favre Saga is Annoying

Count Vikings All Pro defensive end Jared Allen as someone who really wants to see the Brett Favre saga come to an end – one way or another. Allen is the latest player to speak his mind on Favre, this coming as he could be teammates with Favre in just a matter of days. “If [...]

RealScouts rates Vikings Allen as the Number 1 Defensive End in the NFL

RealScouts continues to support my claim that the Minnesota Vikings are absolutely loaded with elite talent at many positions. For the second time this week, they have come out with a positional ranking that leaves the Vikings at the top of the list. Earlier, it was Adrian Peterson, this time it’s DE Jared Allen. “ [...]

Did the NFL Make a Rule Due to the Vikings Jared Allen?

I read on scout.com that the NFL has found it necessary to clarify a rule which spurned a great deal of debate last season. The rule in question centers around defensive players lunging at the ball carrier from the ground. This point (click links to see video examples) is best illustrated by taking a look [...]

Eagles Move on to Giants Following 26-14 Win Over Vikings

The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minnesota, by a score of 26-24. Brian Dawkins and Asante Samuel showed why they earned their Pro Bowl slots by leading this defense in an impressive performance. Samuel set an NFL record for being the first player to have four [...]

Vikings Star DE Allen Misses Second Straight Practice

As the Vikings get set for the Cardinals this Sunday, they could be without one of their key playmakers on defense, as DE Jared Allen missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday with a knee injury. The Star Tribune is reporting that Allen and the team are not saying what is wrong with [...]