The Cost And Risk Of Jared Allen

Two reasons that some Vikings fans might be uncomfortable with the Allen trade: His off-field issues, and the fact that the Vikings needed to add an additional third-round pick to the deal. The latter is a debate that won’t be decided for several years. The majority of Vikings fans seem to be fine with the high price for Allen, and I’d count myself among that group â€" opportunities to land elite defensive ends are few and far between, so Allen should ultimately prove to be worth the high cost.