All-pro defensive end Jared Allen wants to move past the fixation on his past alcohol-related issues next season with the Vikings.

In fact, Allen will share his experiences in hopes of benefiting the 2008 rookie class.

"This is probably the last time I'm going to talk about it. I think everybody kind of hung on to it as long as they could. Everyone wanted to be part of the breaking news and then the success story," Allen said Monday. "But this is a cool way to impart some wisdom on the rookies, and this is an area I can help.

"It's a way to give back. Hopefully, someone can learn from my mistakes."