I think that there is alot that is being over-looked about Jared Allen. As Chiefs fans, I expect that you are all aware of the fact that he broke-up alot of plays for us, against the run, and the pass.
Ever watched him swat passes from the air, when he didn't get to the QB?
Ever notice him causing fumbles?
Ever see him chasing-down runs from the opposite side of the field?
Jared became the proto-type at DE while he was with us. And all anyone seems to see right now is sacks. There is so much more to it than that.
Let's account for the fact that Hali got alot of extra sacks from JA flushing QBs from the pocket. While doing that, maybe we can see the same thing happening in Minn. right now, as Kevin Williams currently has twice as many (6) sacks as he had all season in '07. (3)
Just look at the actual results so far. How is our defense doing? Does it suck worse than last season? Is it pretty-much as bad as it was under Vermiel?
Really? Even with the addition of Dorsey?
That is how much of an impact that JA had on this team. He left, and we are crap without him.
Trading Allen, a proven commodity at a position that is hard to fill (pass-rusher), for any number of unproven rookies is pretty risky. But we are talking about one 1st, and a couple of 3rds. Not exactly the cream of the crop.
Value-wise, I say we made a big mistake.
But then, I say it from every angle of the JA subject.
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