Jared Allen Traded to the Vikings
While with the Kansas City Chiefs, Jared Allen led the NFL in sacks in 2007. With 15.5 sacks, Allen was a highly disruptive player on the defensive side of the ball. However, Allen informed the Chiefs that he wouldn’t sign a long-term contract in Kansas City, so the Chiefs decided to send him to the Minnesota Vikings.
In return, the Chiefs received a package of draft picks. It currently isn’t known exactly which picks the Chiefs received, however reports indicate that the Chiefs received first, second and third rounders in the deal.
With so many picks, the Chiefs will be able to restock their roster in the 2008 NFL Draft. The Chiefs now have the flexibility to add a quarterback or a wide receiver in the first round, to go along with a replacement for Allen.
As for the Vikings, they desperately needed some pass rush help. Although they’ve been amazing against the run in recent years, their pass defense has been shaky. A big reason has been an inability to get to the quarterback. Allen will help do just that.
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