Vikings entertain Allen trade

Posted: Saturday April 19, 2008 07:35AM ET

The Vikings had Jared Allen right where they wanted him Friday. The Pro Bowl defensive end spent much of his day receiving first-class treatment and visiting with team officials at Winter Park. But owner Zygi Wilf attempted to downplay talk the Vikings were on the verge of working out a trade with Kansas City or a multiyear contract for Allen with agent, Ken Harris, who also was in town.

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Jared Allen , Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Jared Allen , Jamie Squire/Getty Images

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I don't think the Vikings need a DE but hey i'm all for making the chiefs suck

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This would be great for the Vikings and honestly even if they had to give up a first rounder the only thing they would miss out on is maybe snagging a QB but, with Matt Ryan projected to be long gone by the time its the Viks turn, the Viks don't have too many other needs.

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Considering two of the Vikes DEs will likely miss the entire season, I'd have to say they do indeed need a DE, especially one who can put pressure on the QB. Their D has improved so much and the main problem is opposing QBs having way too much time to find a receiver. Allen would go a long way in solving that.

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The Vikings are horrible!

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The Vikings finished 8-8. That's not horrible, that's a push.

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I hope he goes to tampa

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now if they can get a good QB or at least a decent backup QB

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no no no no no do you guys know anything they need an ot and a cb and a te to make us a sb contender

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aplover51 ... You failed to mention how bad they need a coach too...My condolences to all KC fans..At least you still have great steaks..

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Please guys, just don't entertain him on a boat!

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I hope he goes to tampa

kspice2834 | 04/19/08, 09:56 AM
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So do Bears and Lions fans.

Go Vikings!

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THE DOLPHINS SHOULD TRADE THEIR FIRST ROUND PICK FOR ALLEN (a proven product) AND KC'S SECOND ROUND PICK !!!

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either way, minnesota is gonna destroy green bay this season

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This would make Minnesota a contender in the NFC if you ask me. They are already my dark horse for this coming. year. If, and its a big if, AD can stay healthy and Allen comes in to help that defense this team could be pretty good. Play some old school football with running the ball and a stout defense.

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I hope that the Vikings get him. He would be such a good addition to the team. The Vikes would just need to make sure that there was a clause in his contract about his drinking just so they cover themselves. He could be the missing piece to our defense. Go Vikings!

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Go Los Angelos Vikings!

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either way, minnesota is gonna destroy green bay this season

sfpfc | 04/19/08, 03:05 PM
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God bless you sfpfc!

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When the Vikings get J Allen they will go 10-6 winning the north and into the playoffs. You heard it here first!!!!!!!

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Get the trade done. I don't see the Vikes getting anyone in the first round who will make a huge difference. Allen would be a force right away and help the pass defense.

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They dont need this booze- guzzling ****

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