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	<title>Comments on: VIKES BREAK THE BANK FOR ALLEN</title>
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		<title>By: Shackman</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/vikes-break-the-bank-for-allen/#comment-19259</link>
		<dc:creator>Shackman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Some Packer fans need to get Allen on a tour of the nudie bars in the Twin Cities ASAP. Get him good and liquored up and send him on his merry way. J/K. The Vikes were tough to run against last year and now they have added one of the premier pass rushers in the league. Good thing they still have Tavaris Jackson as QB yet. Hope that AP can make it through the season without injury after carrying the ball 400+ times.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some Packer fans need to get Allen on a tour of the nudie bars in the Twin Cities ASAP. Get him good and liquored up and send him on his merry way. J/K. The Vikes were tough to run against last year and now they have added one of the premier pass rushers in the league. Good thing they still have Tavaris Jackson as QB yet. Hope that AP can make it through the season without injury after carrying the ball 400+ times.
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		<title>By: DeVoodoo</title>
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		<dc:creator>DeVoodoo</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>31 million bottles of beer on the wall, 31 million bottles of beeeeer, take one down pass it around....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>31 million bottles of beer on the wall, 31 million bottles of beeeeer, take one down pass it around&#8230;.
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		<title>By: Der</title>
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		<dc:creator>Der</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:11:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>No hard feelings BLOOMER.  Had to raz you on that one.

Vikings very well could have a top 5 defense.  Of course the Bears will have the #1 defense though!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No hard feelings BLOOMER.  Had to raz you on that one.</p>
<p>Vikings very well could have a top 5 defense.  Of course the Bears will have the #1 defense though!
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		<title>By: jrhsd</title>
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		<dc:creator>jrhsd</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:08:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>bozz_2006, you telling me that Tauscher played LT, not Clifton?

 I'm not sure what you call dominating, but shutting somebody out of the sack column would be a requirement in my book</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>bozz_2006, you telling me that Tauscher played LT, not Clifton?</p>
<p> I&#8217;m not sure what you call dominating, but shutting somebody out of the sack column would be a requirement in my book
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		<title>By: bozz_2006</title>
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		<dc:creator>bozz_2006</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:54:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>jrhsd,
didn't watch that game, did you?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>jrhsd,<br />
didn&#8217;t watch that game, did you?
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		<title>By: jrhsd</title>
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		<dc:creator>jrhsd</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>gotta love packer fans.

hey fbomb9, Tauscher doesn't play on Jared Allen's side.  but why let the facts get in the way of a good story.

and Allen had a half sack in that game, I wouldn't call that dominating.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>gotta love packer fans.</p>
<p>hey fbomb9, Tauscher doesn&#8217;t play on Jared Allen&#8217;s side.  but why let the facts get in the way of a good story.</p>
<p>and Allen had a half sack in that game, I wouldn&#8217;t call that dominating.
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		<title>By: CannedHeat</title>
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		<dc:creator>CannedHeat</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Unless this guy can suit up and play QB for the Viqueens...they aren't going to be all that much improved overall. They've still got that clueless coach in Childress. 

I bet the party boat tour owners on Minnetonka are lickin' their chops..

I'll still take the Packers defense over this team just because of the vulnerability of their D-backs. I'm looking forward to the year's end when all of you bandwagon jumpers in MN start rippin' your team come December after you had 'em slated for the Super Bowl. QB's are what gets you there...as the Packers will find out the hard way this year.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unless this guy can suit up and play QB for the Viqueens&#8230;they aren&#8217;t going to be all that much improved overall. They&#8217;ve still got that clueless coach in Childress. </p>
<p>I bet the party boat tour owners on Minnetonka are lickin&#8217; their chops..</p>
<p>I&#8217;ll still take the Packers defense over this team just because of the vulnerability of their D-backs. I&#8217;m looking forward to the year&#8217;s end when all of you bandwagon jumpers in MN start rippin&#8217; your team come December after you had &#8216;em slated for the Super Bowl. QB&#8217;s are what gets you there&#8230;as the Packers will find out the hard way this year.
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		<title>By: Bo Knows</title>
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		<dc:creator>Bo Knows</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Carl Peterson and Herm Edwards will make sure that those picks go to just as much waste being used in the NFL Draft as they were wasted by trading for Allen.

1 team gets a drunken wreck who is just scratching at a one year suspension, the other team gets some bust draft picks.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carl Peterson and Herm Edwards will make sure that those picks go to just as much waste being used in the NFL Draft as they were wasted by trading for Allen.</p>
<p>1 team gets a drunken wreck who is just scratching at a one year suspension, the other team gets some bust draft picks.
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		<title>By: fbomb9</title>
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		<dc:creator>fbomb9</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>it's great that the vikes were able to establish probably the best d-line in the nfl, but their offense is still mediocre at best.  they have a solid rb, but if he gets hurt....look out.  the sophomore test will prove if he can sustain.  green bay will still win the division.  when gb played kc last year, tauscher dominated allen.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>it&#8217;s great that the vikes were able to establish probably the best d-line in the nfl, but their offense is still mediocre at best.  they have a solid rb, but if he gets hurt&#8230;.look out.  the sophomore test will prove if he can sustain.  green bay will still win the division.  when gb played kc last year, tauscher dominated allen.
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		<title>By: dyhardSkinsFan</title>
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		<dc:creator>dyhardSkinsFan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is amazing! One good year and the Vikings pour gold down this hill billys throat.   Kind of reminds me of the fred smoot signing after his  contract year with the skins he played great too. 

Vikings are the raiders of the north.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is amazing! One good year and the Vikings pour gold down this hill billys throat.   Kind of reminds me of the fred smoot signing after his  contract year with the skins he played great too. </p>
<p>Vikings are the raiders of the north.
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		<title>By: krytime</title>
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		<dc:creator>krytime</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Loved the way you phrased the following:

"Vikings are taking is huge, given Allen’s history with the whole glug-glug, vroom-vroom thing"

Hilarious, as always...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Loved the way you phrased the following:</p>
<p>&#8220;Vikings are taking is huge, given Allen’s history with the whole glug-glug, vroom-vroom thing&#8221;</p>
<p>Hilarious, as always&#8230;
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		<title>By: Razon</title>
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		<dc:creator>Razon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:59:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>re: Duluth Viking

Yeah those two pro-bowlers on the D-line really helped you in the playoffs last year, opps, I mean they must have enjoyed playing in the pro-bowl instead of any playoff game.

This team still lacks a decent QB, has a RB how likely misses some games again, and an overrated WR.  The defense has a good line which will help with the secondary but the secondary still isn't that good.

Lastly gotta love the Vike fans downplaying the draft pick that they don't have.  That is a 180 from what 3 or 4 days ago, when they already had the hyped up sentences ready minus the actually name.  Just awaiting the draft so they can insert the name and start the hype.

 drafted in the 1st round is going to the next   Say they had drafted a WR, he would be the next Randy Moss.  Oh wait they already got him from the Bears earlier in the off-season.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>re: Duluth Viking</p>
<p>Yeah those two pro-bowlers on the D-line really helped you in the playoffs last year, opps, I mean they must have enjoyed playing in the pro-bowl instead of any playoff game.</p>
<p>This team still lacks a decent QB, has a RB how likely misses some games again, and an overrated WR.  The defense has a good line which will help with the secondary but the secondary still isn&#8217;t that good.</p>
<p>Lastly gotta love the Vike fans downplaying the draft pick that they don&#8217;t have.  That is a 180 from what 3 or 4 days ago, when they already had the hyped up sentences ready minus the actually name.  Just awaiting the draft so they can insert the name and start the hype.</p>
<p> drafted in the 1st round is going to the next   Say they had drafted a WR, he would be the next Randy Moss.  Oh wait they already got him from the Bears earlier in the off-season.
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		<title>By: alobar26</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:33:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Contract totals are basically meaningless ($74M). It's the guaranteed money that matters ($31M). And if you think the Vikings just overpaid for Allen, keep in mind it's about the same guaranteed cash as some guy who has never played a down in the NFL. And, if I'm not mistaken, less guaranteed than Jamarcus Russell. I'd far rather pay Jared Allen that cash than either Jake Long or J. Russell.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Contract totals are basically meaningless ($74M). It&#8217;s the guaranteed money that matters ($31M). And if you think the Vikings just overpaid for Allen, keep in mind it&#8217;s about the same guaranteed cash as some guy who has never played a down in the NFL. And, if I&#8217;m not mistaken, less guaranteed than Jamarcus Russell. I&#8217;d far rather pay Jared Allen that cash than either Jake Long or J. Russell.
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		<title>By: Old School</title>
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		<dc:creator>Old School</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:17:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>OBSCENE!!!!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OBSCENE!!!!!!
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		<title>By: Bud Grant</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I was not in favor of this trade when the public discussions started last week, but I have come to think that it is a good move. Two of their last five #1 picks will not play for the Vikings this year (Williamson and Udeze); a third may not play or play effectively because of knee injuries (James); a fourth lost his first season because of a preseason knee injury (Greenway). But a #1 would not have been a lock to either contribute this year or in the future. It's the two #3's that I mind, because the Vikings have been able to find some good players in the later rounds. Fortunately, the pain is limited to this year's draft.  The front office is very creative and the $71 million, if that is the figure, may be structured to be as cap-friendly as possible. For all we know, there are likely-to-be-earned incentives for kicking extra-points and field goals.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was not in favor of this trade when the public discussions started last week, but I have come to think that it is a good move. Two of their last five #1 picks will not play for the Vikings this year (Williamson and Udeze); a third may not play or play effectively because of knee injuries (James); a fourth lost his first season because of a preseason knee injury (Greenway). But a #1 would not have been a lock to either contribute this year or in the future. It&#8217;s the two #3&#8217;s that I mind, because the Vikings have been able to find some good players in the later rounds. Fortunately, the pain is limited to this year&#8217;s draft.  The front office is very creative and the $71 million, if that is the figure, may be structured to be as cap-friendly as possible. For all we know, there are likely-to-be-earned incentives for kicking extra-points and field goals.
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		<title>By: argo</title>
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		<dc:creator>argo</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The "richest contract ever" usually lasts about 10 minutes in the NFL and if ALL players were "year to year," teams like the Patriots and Colts wouldn't have had those quality stretches of wins.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The &#8220;richest contract ever&#8221; usually lasts about 10 minutes in the NFL and if ALL players were &#8220;year to year,&#8221; teams like the Patriots and Colts wouldn&#8217;t have had those quality stretches of wins.
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		<title>By: Kotite</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This makes Jared Allen the highest paid mullet since Billy Ray Cyrus.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This makes Jared Allen the highest paid mullet since Billy Ray Cyrus.
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		<title>By: spanky07</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Wake up...realize that players are now on a year to year, if I feel like playing hard I will...if not I won't...mentality.  See fat ass Haynesworth.  Sure, that defense may be great next year...but there's just as much a chance it will suck...that, my friends, is the NFL Today.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wake up&#8230;realize that players are now on a year to year, if I feel like playing hard I will&#8230;if not I won&#8217;t&#8230;mentality.  See fat ass Haynesworth.  Sure, that defense may be great next year&#8230;but there&#8217;s just as much a chance it will suck&#8230;that, my friends, is the NFL Today.
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		<title>By: 4chiefs4now</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:29:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>As a chiefs guy, sorry to see him go but we weren't going to give him the money he wanted anyway, I dont think after 1 good year he should get the RICHEST CONTRACT FOR A DE EVER</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a chiefs guy, sorry to see him go but we weren&#8217;t going to give him the money he wanted anyway, I dont think after 1 good year he should get the RICHEST CONTRACT FOR A DE EVER
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		<title>By: argo</title>
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		<dc:creator>argo</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:01:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is a no-brainer. Odds are (and the Chiefs know it) that all those picks together will not replace a player like Jared Allen, and this will still cost them millions in crap-shoot players' contracts and development time...unless they group the picks and trade for another player like Allen.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a no-brainer. Odds are (and the Chiefs know it) that all those picks together will not replace a player like Jared Allen, and this will still cost them millions in crap-shoot players&#8217; contracts and development time&#8230;unless they group the picks and trade for another player like Allen.
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		<title>By: jrhsd</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/vikes-break-the-bank-for-allen/#comment-18870</link>
		<dc:creator>jrhsd</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>cue the packer fans claiming they are all happy they did nothing this offseason, and the vikings have been 'overspending' to get better.

is Ted Thompson a hypnotist, too?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>cue the packer fans claiming they are all happy they did nothing this offseason, and the vikings have been &#8216;overspending&#8217; to get better.</p>
<p>is Ted Thompson a hypnotist, too?
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		<title>By: mrmossyman84</title>
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		<dc:creator>mrmossyman84</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>i want to see the yearly breakdown of the deal...it could be a Nate Clemens situation where the last year is heavilly inflated to make the agent look better...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>i want to see the yearly breakdown of the deal&#8230;it could be a Nate Clemens situation where the last year is heavilly inflated to make the agent look better&#8230;
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		<title>By: ACDC84</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/vikes-break-the-bank-for-allen/#comment-18860</link>
		<dc:creator>ACDC84</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>For you vikings fans i hope he doesn't celebrate his huge contract w/ some drinks at the bar and a joyride after that.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For you vikings fans i hope he doesn&#8217;t celebrate his huge contract w/ some drinks at the bar and a joyride after that.
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		<title>By: JesseG.</title>
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		<dc:creator>JesseG.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Haha, As a Packer fan, im so happy to be in the same Divison as the Vikings and Matt Millen. They won't win anything with Tavaris Jackson as Quarterback</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Haha, As a Packer fan, im so happy to be in the same Divison as the Vikings and Matt Millen. They won&#8217;t win anything with Tavaris Jackson as Quarterback
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		<title>By: CapsLockKey</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/vikes-break-the-bank-for-allen/#comment-18855</link>
		<dc:creator>CapsLockKey</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>A 1st and two 3rds?  Not a bad value for a fourth round pick a few years ago that we probably would have lost to free agency next year.  No way Carl was every going to pay a contract even close to what the Vikings just gave him.  Thank you Vikings.</description>
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		<title>By: Beavis</title>
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		<dc:creator>Beavis</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:28:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>That's a lot of coin for a guy one more arrest away from missing at least half a season or longer.

What was stopping the Vikes from doing this after they selected a player with their first round pick? They could have given up a 2009 and 2010 first rounders instead. Were the ViQueens thinking the Chiefs would match a deal that large?

This will backfire on the ViQueens.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#8217;s a lot of coin for a guy one more arrest away from missing at least half a season or longer.</p>
<p>What was stopping the Vikes from doing this after they selected a player with their first round pick? They could have given up a 2009 and 2010 first rounders instead. Were the ViQueens thinking the Chiefs would match a deal that large?</p>
<p>This will backfire on the ViQueens.
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		<title>By: Stfnwlf</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/vikes-break-the-bank-for-allen/#comment-18853</link>
		<dc:creator>Stfnwlf</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/vikes-break-the-bank-for-allen/#comment-18853</guid>
		<description>You would have thought Minnesota learned SOMETHING from giving all those picks up for the Hershal Walker trade... GUESS NOT!

And who says history doesn't repeat itself.  Silly Vikings.  LMAO.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You would have thought Minnesota learned SOMETHING from giving all those picks up for the Hershal Walker trade&#8230; GUESS NOT!</p>
<p>And who says history doesn&#8217;t repeat itself.  Silly Vikings.  LMAO.
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		<title>By: renaissancemanrt</title>
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		<dc:creator>renaissancemanrt</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Aaron Kampman has got to be sick right now.  He's a solid player for the Packers,  with a high motor and 27.5 sacks in the past 2 years, compared to Allen who has 23.   Anyways, he's signed to a much smaller contract than Jared Allen.

Oh well, at least everyone knows that he's probably going to last about 5 years before the Vikings cut him.</description>
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<p>Oh well, at least everyone knows that he&#8217;s probably going to last about 5 years before the Vikings cut him.
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		<title>By: Vikings1pa</title>
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		<dc:creator>Vikings1pa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is not even close to the Walker trade. And if it goes bad then they lost three picks this year not this year and 09 10 11 12 like the walker trade. They can cut him if necessary and they pay him for one year. And chances are 2 of the draft picks they would have made would have busted anyway. I say good odds.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is not even close to the Walker trade. And if it goes bad then they lost three picks this year not this year and 09 10 11 12 like the walker trade. They can cut him if necessary and they pay him for one year. And chances are 2 of the draft picks they would have made would have busted anyway. I say good odds.
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		<title>By: zwilson</title>
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		<dc:creator>zwilson</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Damn. A first, two thirds, and 31 mil guaranteed? That's a lot. The Cheaps got the best deal they could. If they have a good draft, it will be interesting in a few years.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Damn. A first, two thirds, and 31 mil guaranteed? That&#8217;s a lot. The Cheaps got the best deal they could. If they have a good draft, it will be interesting in a few years.
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		<title>By: RonInCharlotte</title>
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		<dc:creator>RonInCharlotte</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Too bad they still have Tavaris Jackson.  The better hope they can find a QB.</description>
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		<title>By: swede700</title>
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		<dc:creator>swede700</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:26:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sorry to break it to you, A-10, but you obviously are clueless in your feeble attempt to compare it to the Herschel trade.  11 players for Herschel Walker does not equal 3 for Jared Allen.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sorry to break it to you, A-10, but you obviously are clueless in your feeble attempt to compare it to the Herschel trade.  11 players for Herschel Walker does not equal 3 for Jared Allen.
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		<title>By: BLOOMER</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/vikes-break-the-bank-for-allen/#comment-18835</link>
		<dc:creator>BLOOMER</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Well Der, draft picks... no but money, yes~! It's a non-issue. IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE A VIKINGS FAN~! TOP 5....WAIT.... TOP 2 DEFENSE IN THE NFL~!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well Der, draft picks&#8230; no but money, yes~! It&#8217;s a non-issue. IT&#8217;S WONDERFUL TO BE A VIKINGS FAN~! TOP 5&#8230;.WAIT&#8230;. TOP 2 DEFENSE IN THE NFL~!
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		<title>By: Der</title>
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		<dc:creator>Der</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>LOL.  Yeah I'm sure the Chiefs will gladly give a few picks back to the Vikings if Allen gets another DUI, Bloomer.  That must be one smart front office!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LOL.  Yeah I&#8217;m sure the Chiefs will gladly give a few picks back to the Vikings if Allen gets another DUI, Bloomer.  That must be one smart front office!
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		<title>By: East Bay Ray</title>
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		<dc:creator>East Bay Ray</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>That sure seems like a lot to give up for a drunken hillbilly. What is the going rate? How much is Jeremy Shockey making?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That sure seems like a lot to give up for a drunken hillbilly. What is the going rate? How much is Jeremy Shockey making?
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		<title>By: Duluth Viking</title>
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		<dc:creator>Duluth Viking</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thats ALOT of money, I don't mind the draft picks  so much. Can't wait to see our THREE probowl Dlinemen in action.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thats ALOT of money, I don&#8217;t mind the draft picks  so much. Can&#8217;t wait to see our THREE probowl Dlinemen in action.
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		<title>By: BLOOMER</title>
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		<dc:creator>BLOOMER</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:56:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>As smart as the Vikings front office is....you CAN BET that there's a clause or two IF, IF Allen does get into trouble again, that the Vikings can get money and or even draft picks back~</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As smart as the Vikings front office is&#8230;.you CAN BET that there&#8217;s a clause or two IF, IF Allen does get into trouble again, that the Vikings can get money and or even draft picks back~
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		<title>By: The Q-man</title>
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		<dc:creator>The Q-man</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Congrats to the Vikes for pulling the trigger and getting their man.
They gave up a lot and are paying a lot, but their DEFENSE just WAY WAY BETTER.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congrats to the Vikes for pulling the trigger and getting their man.<br />
They gave up a lot and are paying a lot, but their DEFENSE just WAY WAY BETTER.
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		<title>By: kevlar</title>
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		<dc:creator>kevlar</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Wow! Thats a lot of cheese!! Im bettin' there's some kind of clause to protect them in case he does goglug-glug, vroom-vroomin' again......</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow! Thats a lot of cheese!! Im bettin&#8217; there&#8217;s some kind of clause to protect them in case he does goglug-glug, vroom-vroomin&#8217; again&#8230;&#8230;
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		<title>By: BLOOMER</title>
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		<dc:creator>BLOOMER</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>YES~!!!!! LET'S PUMP IT UP~!!!!! SUPERBOWL HOMEBOY~!!!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>YES~!!!!! LET&#8217;S PUMP IT UP~!!!!! SUPERBOWL HOMEBOY~!!!!!
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		<title>By: A-10 Driver</title>
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		<dc:creator>A-10 Driver</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Come on guys...is this a surprise?..its in the Viking's genetic code to give up multiple picks for a player...Just ask Herschel.</description>
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