How Much Did the Vikings Offer Jared Allen?

by Chris Thorman on Apr 21, 2008 11:54 AM CDT Comment 14 comments

Less than Dwight Freeney's standard bearing contract. Apparently anyway.

We’ll also continue to monitor the Allen situation. At this point, though, Allen is back home in California contemplating the Vikings’ offer, which is believed to be a six-year deal that includes $25 million in guarantees and carries a total value between $50 million and $60 million.

Since we're smart football fans here at AP, we know that NFL contracts are all about the guaranteed money. It would appear that, if this deal is true, Allen's deal is not the blockbuster we've been waiting for.

If this is the contract, shouldn't the Chiefs match this and pay Allen the $25 million guaranteed? If they don't match it, chalk up another point for Allen and Carl Peterson being unable to work together.

Stay tuned as we continue to keep a close watch on the trade situation.

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How much is he worth to us?

Who cares what the “market price” is for a player. He changes the game for us so let’s pay him like it. I don’t like basing deals off of others, like Freeney is the market bearer for elite DEs.

by Joel Thorman on Apr 21, 2008 12:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's the point of reference

for contracts though. What did the last guy get. It is the market.

Agents will continue to operate this way.

by Chris Thorman on Apr 21, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Biggest Contract in Chiefs History

If we matched something like the Vikings supposed offer, Allen would replace LJ ( 6 year, 45 million, 19 million guaranteed) as the fattest contract. That being said, Allen is a bit younger, and I think it can be argued that he has even more of an impact on our team than LJ does. If the Vikings offer Allen this sort of a deal and he accepts it, I’m almost sure we’ll match it. I really think we are just letting MIN and TB (and others we haven’t even heard about) do all of the negotiating for us.

by PVChiefsfan on Apr 21, 2008 12:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I am not taking credit for your thoughts a month or so back

but I have been thinking the same thing all along. I guess all we have to do is match the offer and its done?

by Lanier63 on Apr 21, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My thoughts were letting the other teams

do the negotiating while we concentrate on the draft.

by Lanier63 on Apr 21, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly

I have very little doubt that the Chiefs would match a 6 year deal with 25 million guaranteed. I thought initially Allen’s agent was looking for an 8 year offer, meaning he would be under contract until he was 34…I think that is why the Chiefs were concerned. If at 32, Allen is still playing at a high level, extend the contract, but don’t sign a guy in the NFL to a contract that will last until he’s 34…I don’t think ANY General Manager would do that.

by PVChiefsfan on Apr 21, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha

Carl Peterson is to cheap to hire an accountant, just tryin’ to save a few bucks! Haha I’m not serious, but I wouldn’t be suprised if “clark hunt” swept in and signed JA long term. Or, Jared is signing for less just because he wants to spite the chiefs. After all, he really is looking for length, not so much money.

by Ben S on Apr 21, 2008 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Factoring in his agent

Allen’s agent, Ken Harris, is a pretty new agent I believe and doesn’t have many clients.

How big of a factor do you think he is in the negotiations? Is he steering Jared out of KC for more money?

by Chris Thorman on Apr 21, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Honestly, I'm looking for the trade

If we stay “team first” focused, I want very much to hear what the other teams want to offer the Chiefs for him. New England might be able to afford him at that price and they could offer some interesting draft picks as well.

by Halfbreed5050 on Apr 21, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Warpaint Illustrated - "Vikings Increase Offer"

I don’t have a subscription, but Warpaint Illustrated is now reporting that the Vikings have increased their offer for JA. Can anyone with premium access to that site provide details?

by arcticmango on Apr 21, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Just read on another messageboard

That the offer is a 1st and 2nd this year AND a 2nd rounder next year.

This is still just a message board rumor so keep that in mind.

by Chris Thorman on Apr 21, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If this is true

then it seems like a no-brainer. The Chiefs should go for this. Thanks Chris!

by arcticmango on Apr 21, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a rumor

Why in the world would the Vikings offer MORE than Carl Peterson was requesting. If this is true, whoever made that decision in the Vikings organization should really never try to buy a house or car. “You want how much for that 2007 Camry? $28,000? Okay, how about thirty-one five.”

by PVChiefsfan on Apr 21, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We should keep

Jared Allen if that is the contract he wants. We all know that he can play. Furthermore, if off-the-field issues are a concern, a new contract is the perfect way to insulate the Chiefs. I do not want to see more picks. I want to see JA #69 in the Red & Gold!

by Ilamuku on Apr 21, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs