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08:03 AM ET 10.11 | Generally used to pressuring quarterbacks, Minnesota defensive end Jared Allen feels as if he's under the gun himself. Asked Wednesday on ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption" show whether the NFL favors offensive players and ignores defensive players when it comes to dangerous hits, Allen quickly answered, "Oh, absolutely." ... "When we talk about overall player safety, I think, you know, from a defensive side of the ball, we definitely feel like it's not necessarily geared towards us," Allen said. "It's more stuff we can't do to them than they can't do to us." ... Allen also was realistic: "Everybody gets treated fairly, but not everybody gets treated the same."

Jared Allen, Getty Images

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October 11, 2012 08:07 AM ET

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In other non-stories, quarterbacks are looked upon as being somewhat valuable. At least, some of them are.

Wawa-we-wa

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October 11, 2012 08:12 AM ET

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All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others

Mr Steeler

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October 11, 2012 08:22 AM ET

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When I saw the picture, I thought for sure the story would be about the breakup of Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman's marriage after 30 years.

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October 11, 2012 08:28 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET 10.11 by Debbie Does

When I saw the picture, I thought for sure the story would be about the breakup of Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman's marriage after 30 years.

people care more about that than this tool!

TxHeat

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October 11, 2012 08:38 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:28 AM ET 10.11 by TxHeat

people care more about that than this tool!

Tool Time was Tim Allen.

Debbie Does

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October 11, 2012 08:40 AM ET

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Yes. Not being allowed to headbutt people to the ground ONLY prevents concussions on offensive players.

Bandbum003

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October 11, 2012 08:42 AM ET

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want some cheese with that whine, Allen?

Mangler.

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October 11, 2012 09:21 AM ET

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Seen the new Home Improvement yet? Just traded the boys in for girls and did the same show over. They call it Outdoor Man.

SteveDallas

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October 11, 2012 09:39 AM ET

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Whining? He's starting to sound like an offensive player already.

RustyBawl

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October 11, 2012 09:39 AM ET

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This bullying simply has to stop.

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October 11, 2012 09:45 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET 10.11 by Debbie Does

When I saw the picture, I thought for sure the story would be about the breakup of Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman's marriage after 30 years.

When I first saw the headline, I thought they were talking about Woody Allen. Then I saw Jared's name, read the quotes, and realized he sounds a lot like Woody- only dumber.

Brewsterdude

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October 11, 2012 10:16 AM ET

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Jared Allen is a moron....OF COURSE the NFL is doing more to protect offensive players...no one is going after the defensive players....

---Loki---

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October 11, 2012 10:20 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET 10.11 by Debbie Does

When I saw the picture, I thought for sure the story would be about the breakup of Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman's marriage after 30 years.

I hope their split-up doesn't take too much of a toll on them. Divorce is always tough on the little ones.

Melman

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October 11, 2012 10:20 AM ET

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The NFL is trying to protect the big ticket players who make it happen the QB's. I saw two bad calls on hits to the QB's that were not helmit to helmit, just hard hits. Its BS.

Imma Fubared

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October 11, 2012 10:30 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:20 AM ET 10.11 by Melman

I hope their split-up doesn't take too much of a toll on them. Divorce is always tough on the little ones.

Nice!!

Mangler.

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October 11, 2012 10:30 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:20 AM ET 10.11 by Melman

I hope their split-up doesn't take too much of a toll on them. Divorce is always tough on the little ones.

LOL!!!

Otis B. Driftwood

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October 11, 2012 10:50 AM ET

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Well since its the defense delivering the blow - I would think you would have to protect the offense a little more ......or it would be shots to the head and horsecollar tackles and so forth....

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October 11, 2012 10:52 AM ET

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NFL "protecting" defensive players is like assigning bodyguards to random people....they aren't targets and therefore do not need the protection....but it's not like the NFL is giving special protective gear to offensive players and leather helmets for the defense....

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October 11, 2012 10:53 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:52 AM ET 10.11 by ---Loki---

NFL "protecting" defensive players is like assigning bodyguards to random people....they aren't targets and therefore do not need the protection....but it's not like the NFL is giving special protective gear to offensive players and leather helmets for the defense....

might as well put security guards at thrift stores....