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Dueling Jared Allen Reports
There’s lots of different stuff coming out of lots of different places about Jared Allen.
From the Minneapolis Star-Tribune:
Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen is in the Twin Cities today meeting with Vikings officials and it sounds as if the team will try to keep him here until an agreement is reached both with Allen on a contract and with the Chiefs on compensation. That doesn’t mean it’s a slam dunk Allen ends up in Purple but it seems as if the folks at Winter Park certainly have their hopes up. (It’s a safe bet the people across the street who are in charge of marketing the Vikings also have high hopes.)
And:
As of 3:50 p.m., Allen remains inside Winter Park. How do we know this? Well, a very big limousine is sitting in the parking lot of the Vikings facility. The Vikings also had limos wait outside when they were negotiating with free agents Bernard Berrian and Madieu Williams.
And from the St. Petersburg Times:
We’ll update you when there’s more to report. Right now, Allen is still tentatively scheduled to arrive [in Tampa] early next week. Whether that changes likely depends on how things go the rest of the day in Minny.
We got word from a very reliable source late Thursday afternoon that this deal was a long way from done with either the Vikings or Bucs. But things can change quickly when it comes to negotiations.
Zygi Wilf always gets his man. That’s why I know Jared Allen will be a Viking.
And to think, a few weeks ago we were sweating not getting Justin Smith and Antwan Odom.
the wait is killing me. get it done with already.
April 18th, 2008 at 7:23 pmlets do this!!!
April 18th, 2008 at 7:29 pmHi Gang,Long time. Was in serious car accident and lost the use of my legs but thank God I am still a Viking fan.Could you fill me in on the Jared Allan situation. Also saw an interview with Josh Booty who is projected a 2nd day pick. Without hesitation he said he wanted the Vikings to draft him. I like the confidence the kid shows to challenge TJ. Maybe what we need to see in camp even if he doesn’t win the starting position. Rough around the edges but so were Bradshaw and Farve-never know. Glad to be back. Thanks for prayers.
April 18th, 2008 at 7:45 pmZygi will out spend anyone if he wants Allen!!!
April 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pmvance, from a prior victim of a double fib/single tib car wreck, I’m glad to see you’re ok.. you’re talking booty out of USC, right?
April 18th, 2008 at 8:18 pmYes Sir. Booty from USC. Plus thanks for the kind sentiments. Life sure changes fast but was day to day on my death bed for a week so I must turn this into a positive. Anyway, was impressed with Booty interview. I know he is listed as slow of feet but if we don’t choose a higher rated QB maybe a good choise at #4. One mock draft has Ryan dropping down for the Vikes to pick but don’t see that happening. The big WR (forgot name) out of Oklahoma would be a steal at #2. But a good OT at 1 would be good. My gosh, my God Son who got got cut by the Bucs the last 2 years was better than Cook
April 18th, 2008 at 9:58 pmIt’s John David Booty and Malcolm Kelly
April 19th, 2008 at 3:25 pmThanks Ryan. I knew it was John David , just cutting out the extra wording. Malcolm was who I was looking for-thanks. I get a little foggy with things having been in a coma after the accident. live in FL now so was excited to see the Vikes play the Bucs down here in Nov. Get to see Adrian finally. It will be interesting to see how the Allan thing goes. A 1st this year and a 2nd next but not both in the same year. Ya look at the Williamson thing and realize you can spend big bucks on a bust or pay a proven player. Would be nice to get him but I still think Robinson has a lot of talant and will only get better All for now and go Vikings!
April 19th, 2008 at 9:13 pmIt’s Brian Robison, lol j/k, that’s cool I was thinking of going down to Florida to watch them play the Jag’s, the only NFL games I’ve seen have been at HHH so I think it would be a cool experience.
April 19th, 2008 at 9:40 pmI knew that spelling too Ijust keep drawing these blanks so I went with the mor common Robinso. I do yhis all the time since my accident (draw blanks) and it is funny especially when I can’t remember a long time friends name-then I feel like an idiot (: Feel free to join us in Tampa, Ryan It would be fune to get another Viking jersey there. We got showered with beer one time so they can be a nasty crowd.I love the draft and this one will e very interesting at every round for the Vikings. We’ll all have to blog on during the draft. Will check in to see how the Allan trade progresses. PS I can’t get the articles to show up on this site. Am I doing something wrong. I click and get a blank page???Have a blessed day everyone.
April 20th, 2008 at 9:47 am