“G.M. Carl Peterson shows that the exploits of Jesse James continue in western Missouri, though he made off much better than the disastrous James Gang’s Northfield, Minnesota raid. This enormous compensation is a truly successful highway robbery for KC. The Vikings do get the young, top NFL sack leader, but at a very high price for a disgruntled player who will clearly help their defense. We will see how KC’s draftees perform (will draft OL and DLinemen with these draft choices). But, this is a ton of compensation that Carl Peterson extracted from Minnesota.” -George Allen

Vikings get Allen, but at steep price
Minnesota gave up a No. 1 draft pick and two No. 3s to land pass rusher Jared Allen.

Judd Zulgad
Star Tribune
April 23, 2008

Patience appears to have paid off for the Vikings in their search for a defensive end.

Unsuccessful in landing an edge pass-rusher early in free agency, Minnesota acquired one of the best in the business at an extremely steep price Tuesday night when it agreed to terms on a trade with Kansas City for Jared Allen.

Allen, according to the Fox Sports website, will become the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history. His new contract will be for six years and just shy of $74 million. Allen told Fox this includes $31,000,069 guaranteed. Allen’s jersey number is 69.

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