While the NFL has tweaked the format of its draft — the first round takes place on Thursday, the second to third on Friday and last four on Saturday — the basics remain the same and the worst team, the St. Louis Rams, will be selecting first.
Oklahoma Sooners QB Sam Bradford is being touted by many as the first-selection overall and seeing as the Rams have released QB Marc Bulger, there seems to be logic to that.
In a recent USA Today mock draft, an eight-analyst panel unanimously predicted that Bradford would be the player that the St. Louis Rams would select in the one-spot.
According to sportsbooks, Bradford is an overwhelming favorite to be No. 1 overall at -1200 and +550 not to be the top pick.
Checking online sportsbook SPORTSBETTING.com, the Sooners’ signal-caller is also listed at +500 to be the two-pick overall.
There was a movement to award last year’s Heisman Trophy to Nebraska Cornhusker defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
Suh didn’t end up winning the award, Alabama’s Mark Ingram did, and wasn’t even the runner-up, that honor would go to Stanford’s Toby Gerhart.
He did benefit from the good press, as he was considered a potential top-pick overall until recently, when Bradford seemed to pull ahead.
Suh is also a possible No. 2 overall, according to a number of 2010 mock draft’s, and is currently listed with draft odds of -410 to be just that.
Offensive linemen are hugely underrated and one of the top hogs, according to many mock drafts and analysts, is Oklahoma State’s Russell Okung.
All accounts have the Washington Redskins and Kansas City Chiefs, who select fourth and fifth overall respectively, very keen on Okung. The odds have the former OSU Cowboy at +150 to be selected second overall.
Tennessee Volunteers strong safety Eric Berry is a player that some say is a Top-10 pick and he is -200 to be taken sixth to ninth overall, +140 to go between 1-5, +300 to go between 10 and 12, +700 to 13th or higher.
Besides Bradford, another quarterback being mentioned is Notre Dame’s Jimmy Clausen.
In a recent interview with the New York Post, Clausen was asked what he would say if he were asked by an NFL team why they should draft him.
One of the reasons, Clausen said, was because he played in a pro-style offense while playing at South Bend and says he won’t travel to New York for the draft but will rather spend time with his grandfather.
The former Charlie Weis student is -150 to go between six and nine in the first-round, +130 to go 10, 11 and 12 overall, +200 to go 13th or higher and +1000 to go in the Top-5.
One of the most intriguing draft prospects is Florida Gator QB Tim Tebow.
There have been some that say that Tebow won’t be able to cut it as a pivot in the NFL.
Furthermore, in a now infamous video clip, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Tebow won’t ever take the field.
According to the betting odds, Tebow is most likely to be selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars, at +150, and -200 to be a second-rounder.
There is plenty of intrigue going into this year’s NFL draft it should be exciting for those who are betting on all the NFL draft props at NFL Betting.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Stanley Cup 2010 NHL Playoff Series Picks and Odds
Both players have revitalized franchises and hockey markets that looked bleak, both are argued about as to who is the best player in the world, both have tons of hardware already at young ages and the two are the center piece for the best rivalry in hockey. So all eyes are on the Pittsburgh Penguins and their star Sydney Crosby and the Washington Capitals and their star Alexander Ovechkin.
While the Penguins are defending champions, the Capitals seem to be the team to beat.
Stanley Cup Odds: Washington Capitals +300
The Washington Capitals captured the President’s Trophy as the team with the best regular season record (54-15-13 for 121 points) and online sportsbooks have them as the odds-on to win it all at +300.
The Caps open the 2010 postseason campaign with a series against the Montreal Canadiens.
While Alexander Ovechkin and his troops nearly averaged four goals a game — 3.82 to be exact — they ranked 16th in goals against, allowing close to three a game (2.77).
Pundits are looking at goaltending as the Caps possible weak spot heading into the playoffs.
While Caps goalie Jose Theodore had a Goals Against Average (GAA) of 2.81, he went 30-7-7 with a save percentage of .911 this season.
In fact, in Theodore’s last 20 games, he is 17-3 SU.
Even if Theodore falters (like he did last postseason), the Capitals do have Semyon Varlamov who went 15-4-6 with a .909 save percentage and GAA of 2.55 during the 2009/10 campaign.
More importantly, Varlamov proved himself in the playoffs last year backstopping Washington to a series win against the New York Rangers before succumbing in seven games to the eventual champion Penguins in the second-round.
Betting Action: SPORTSBETTING.com is reporting the early action has been steady on Washington, with the Capitals currently holding 31% of all the volume wagered on the option “Who will win the Stanley Cup”.
Stanley Cup Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins +450
What of the defending champs?
They finished the regular season with a record of 47-28-7 for 101 points, good enough for the four-seed in the East.
Captain Crosby put on a show in the team’s regular season finale against the New York Islanders, nearly grabbing an outright lead in the regular season goal scoring race (51 goals) and even put a little scare into the Vancouver Canucks’ Henrik Sedin in the chase for the league points lead.
Crosby will share the Rocket Richard Trophy (most regular season goals) with Tampa Bay’s Steve Stamkos but regular season accolades won’t mean much to Sid the Kid after he got to drink from the Cup last year.
The Pittsburgh Penguins open against the Ottawa Senators. In their last seven overall against the Sens, they are only 2-5 SU.
Since the Penguins had a better regular season record than the Sens they will open at home and Ottawa could draw first blood in the series.
The last 20 times that the Pittsburgh Penguins have hosted the Ottawa Senators, the Pens are only 6-14 SU.
Young Ottawa netminder Brian Elliot went 29-18-4 this season and will get his first playoff start on Wednesday.
Betting Action: SPORTSBETTING.com is reporting the Penguins, despite being a four seed in the East, are the second most popular team in the Eastern Conference for sports bettors. 22% of the betting action on “Who will win the Stanley Cup” is on the Penguins.
Betting on NHL: I didn’t put any money on either of these two teams, choosing instead to take a shot on the San Jose Sharks at +450. Yes, I know they perennially disappoint, but I have a gut feel they put it all together this season.
The other wager I made was on the New Jersey Devils to win it all at +750. Hopefully Brodeur has one last big playoff run in him, and with their defense and the addition of Kovalchuk, they have the ingredients to go far in the post-season.
Good luck.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
NFC championship: Vikings at Saints
While the AFC championship features greenhorn Mark Sanchez against wily vet Peyton Manning, the NFC title game will see two experienced QBs going head to head in the New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees and the Minnesota Vikings’ Brett Favre.
Going into Sunday’s tilt, online sportsbooks have New Orleans listed as a 3.5-point home fave and the Total is currently 53.
The Saints are favored by a field goal in first half NFL Betting and the Total for the first two quarters is set at 26.5.
SPORTSBETTING.com is reporting balanced action on this game, much more so than the AFC matchup between the Jets and Colts.
The NFC’s Top 2 seeds performed similarly in the divisional round, handily defeating their opponents.
The Saints covered as 7-point home faves as they defeated the Arizona Cardinals 45-14 and the Vikes stopped Tony Romo and the surging Dallas Cowboys in a 34-3 win — Minnesota covered as a 3-point home favorite.
Let’s look at some NFL Betting numbers from this matchup:
NFC Championship Trends:
- In their last nine games overall, Minnesota has the edge over New Orleans, going 8-1 straight up and 6-3 against the spread.
- The last nine games between these two teams have produced 1 Over, 7 Unders and 1 Push. .
- New Orleans has a record of 14 Overs and 3 Unders in their last 17 starts vs. teams from the NFC North.
- The Saints are only 3-8 ATS in their last 11 starts.
- The last 11 January road games have not been kind to Minnesota and its bettors, as the Vikings are 1-10 SU and 1-10 ATS.
- The Saints haven’t been too sharp either though in January, as they are only 4-9 SU and 3-10 ATS.
- The last 13 times New Orleans has been favored by 4-points or less, it has been a boon for bettors, as they boats a record of 10-3 ATS. In this situation, they have scored 11 Overs and 2 Unders.
- Minnesota, on the other hand, has burned a hole in bettors’ pockets in their last 13 games when underdogs of +4 or less; as they have a record of 3-10 SU and 3-8-2 ATS in that situation.
Super Bowl Odds:
In Super Bowl XLIV futures betting, the Saints are +200 favorites while the Vikings are +400.
Both teams have a lot of offensive weapons so the NFC title game should be a good one.
Good luck.
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Going into Sunday’s tilt, online sportsbooks have New Orleans listed as a 3.5-point home fave and the Total is currently 53.
The Saints are favored by a field goal in first half NFL Betting and the Total for the first two quarters is set at 26.5.
SPORTSBETTING.com is reporting balanced action on this game, much more so than the AFC matchup between the Jets and Colts.
The NFC’s Top 2 seeds performed similarly in the divisional round, handily defeating their opponents.
The Saints covered as 7-point home faves as they defeated the Arizona Cardinals 45-14 and the Vikes stopped Tony Romo and the surging Dallas Cowboys in a 34-3 win — Minnesota covered as a 3-point home favorite.
Let’s look at some NFL Betting numbers from this matchup:
NFC Championship Trends:
- In their last nine games overall, Minnesota has the edge over New Orleans, going 8-1 straight up and 6-3 against the spread.
- The last nine games between these two teams have produced 1 Over, 7 Unders and 1 Push. .
- New Orleans has a record of 14 Overs and 3 Unders in their last 17 starts vs. teams from the NFC North.
- The Saints are only 3-8 ATS in their last 11 starts.
- The last 11 January road games have not been kind to Minnesota and its bettors, as the Vikings are 1-10 SU and 1-10 ATS.
- The Saints haven’t been too sharp either though in January, as they are only 4-9 SU and 3-10 ATS.
- The last 13 times New Orleans has been favored by 4-points or less, it has been a boon for bettors, as they boats a record of 10-3 ATS. In this situation, they have scored 11 Overs and 2 Unders.
- Minnesota, on the other hand, has burned a hole in bettors’ pockets in their last 13 games when underdogs of +4 or less; as they have a record of 3-10 SU and 3-8-2 ATS in that situation.
Super Bowl Odds:
In Super Bowl XLIV futures betting, the Saints are +200 favorites while the Vikings are +400.
Both teams have a lot of offensive weapons so the NFC title game should be a good one.
Good luck.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
NFL: AFC & NFC winner for the Superbowl
Conference Championship
Two games in the NFL Conference Championship playoff to decide who will meet in this year’s Superbowl showdown in Florida. It has been an exciting with the favorites going through and also a Cinderella story plot for others. With four teams left to battle it out, who is your favorite to go into the last two?
Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets
The Colts blew away the Baltimore Ravens 20-3 last weekend in the Divisional Playoffs to get into this weekend showdown with the New York Jets. Guess who played a big part in getting the Colts here? Yeah, Four times NFL MVP award, Peyton Manning, his two touchdown throw in the 2nd Quarter pretty much wrapped up the game and he will be hoping to come up with the goods again this Sunday. The Colts have some solid wide receivers that can do the job but not game changers so as long as the defense to their job, Manning will have all the time in the world to get his game going.
The Jets are certainly in 7th heaven after they dispose the San Diego Chargers 17-14 last weekend. It is surprising to see the Jets there but if you watched how they played on the day, then they have definitely earned their spot to be here to challenge for the AFC title. They are a young team with no fear and any teams coming up against the Jets will feel their defense impact. The Jet have an effective way of playing as they will pounce on any interception opportunities and turnovers when defending. Their offense line is the key to their winning formula, both rookies running back Shonn Greene and quarterback Mark Sanchez, will deploy the running tactics to keep the mistakes to a minimum to win the game. Things are really looking good for the Jets, they are really playing with a strong mentality on the road and pressure is surely not on their side.
The Indianapolis Colts are favorites to make it to the Superbowl which they last appeared in 2007. One obstacle still lies ahead and that is the fearless New York Jets team. The Jets have embarked on an unique journey where not many people believe they would have come this far and that’s because of the two rookies, D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Damien Woody. Their play is the simple game and no wonder they are getting things right. However, if the simple play gets shut down by the Colts defense, then it is hard to see how M. Sanchez can throw as good as MVP QB Manning, as he can certainly find something up his sleeves when called upon. This is the first time the Jets will play for the AFC title since 1999, what a game it will be.
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings
One of the most anticipated match up this season as two of the best teams in the NFC will go up for the title of being champions of the NFC conference. These two teams are well balanced and well solid in the offense and defense. It can’t get any better than this, can it? Yes it can, this is also a matchup between Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Brett Favre. It certainly looks like whoever brings their A game on the field on Sunday will be the one walking off the pitch victorious. Both teams are all about their quarterback so it will be all down to who will throw better on the day.
The New Orleans Saints brushed away the Arizona Cardinals 45-14 last weekend and showed people they are a good running team and also throwing team. They have it all when it comes to their offensive play but what about their defense duties. Now there is an issue because they are playing the Minnesota Vikings not the Cardinals, I say this because the Saints might be able to defend against a team who can deploy different variation of play with a good success rate. There is a case where it would be safe if the Saints always have the ball rather than giving it to the Vikings and let them to their stuff. The ultimate weapon will be QB Drew Brees but watch out for offensive lineman, guards Jahri Evans and Carl Nicks.
The Vikings are a strong solid team throughout the ranks. They demonstrated their power when they taught the Dallas Cowboys how to play football by winning 34-3. They are on a hot streak of consecutive wins and they will go to New Orleans with high confidence. While all eyes are on Brett Favre, he will have lots of options to see him throwing a winner on Sunday. Our Sportsbook Online Helps you in winning Online BettingWide receiver, Sidney Rice and running back Chester Taylor are others team member that the Vikings can count on to win games so it will be hard for the Saints to contain the Vikings. If things go smoothly for the Vikings then it will be a very tight affair where Brett Farve will win through more variations and options in Viking’s play. If not, he will be sacked for sure as the Saints know that is the only way to stop the Vikings.
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Two games in the NFL Conference Championship playoff to decide who will meet in this year’s Superbowl showdown in Florida. It has been an exciting with the favorites going through and also a Cinderella story plot for others. With four teams left to battle it out, who is your favorite to go into the last two?
Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets
The Colts blew away the Baltimore Ravens 20-3 last weekend in the Divisional Playoffs to get into this weekend showdown with the New York Jets. Guess who played a big part in getting the Colts here? Yeah, Four times NFL MVP award, Peyton Manning, his two touchdown throw in the 2nd Quarter pretty much wrapped up the game and he will be hoping to come up with the goods again this Sunday. The Colts have some solid wide receivers that can do the job but not game changers so as long as the defense to their job, Manning will have all the time in the world to get his game going.
The Jets are certainly in 7th heaven after they dispose the San Diego Chargers 17-14 last weekend. It is surprising to see the Jets there but if you watched how they played on the day, then they have definitely earned their spot to be here to challenge for the AFC title. They are a young team with no fear and any teams coming up against the Jets will feel their defense impact. The Jet have an effective way of playing as they will pounce on any interception opportunities and turnovers when defending. Their offense line is the key to their winning formula, both rookies running back Shonn Greene and quarterback Mark Sanchez, will deploy the running tactics to keep the mistakes to a minimum to win the game. Things are really looking good for the Jets, they are really playing with a strong mentality on the road and pressure is surely not on their side.
The Indianapolis Colts are favorites to make it to the Superbowl which they last appeared in 2007. One obstacle still lies ahead and that is the fearless New York Jets team. The Jets have embarked on an unique journey where not many people believe they would have come this far and that’s because of the two rookies, D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Damien Woody. Their play is the simple game and no wonder they are getting things right. However, if the simple play gets shut down by the Colts defense, then it is hard to see how M. Sanchez can throw as good as MVP QB Manning, as he can certainly find something up his sleeves when called upon. This is the first time the Jets will play for the AFC title since 1999, what a game it will be.
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings
One of the most anticipated match up this season as two of the best teams in the NFC will go up for the title of being champions of the NFC conference. These two teams are well balanced and well solid in the offense and defense. It can’t get any better than this, can it? Yes it can, this is also a matchup between Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Brett Favre. It certainly looks like whoever brings their A game on the field on Sunday will be the one walking off the pitch victorious. Both teams are all about their quarterback so it will be all down to who will throw better on the day.
The New Orleans Saints brushed away the Arizona Cardinals 45-14 last weekend and showed people they are a good running team and also throwing team. They have it all when it comes to their offensive play but what about their defense duties. Now there is an issue because they are playing the Minnesota Vikings not the Cardinals, I say this because the Saints might be able to defend against a team who can deploy different variation of play with a good success rate. There is a case where it would be safe if the Saints always have the ball rather than giving it to the Vikings and let them to their stuff. The ultimate weapon will be QB Drew Brees but watch out for offensive lineman, guards Jahri Evans and Carl Nicks.
The Vikings are a strong solid team throughout the ranks. They demonstrated their power when they taught the Dallas Cowboys how to play football by winning 34-3. They are on a hot streak of consecutive wins and they will go to New Orleans with high confidence. While all eyes are on Brett Favre, he will have lots of options to see him throwing a winner on Sunday. Our Sportsbook Online Helps you in winning Online BettingWide receiver, Sidney Rice and running back Chester Taylor are others team member that the Vikings can count on to win games so it will be hard for the Saints to contain the Vikings. If things go smoothly for the Vikings then it will be a very tight affair where Brett Farve will win through more variations and options in Viking’s play. If not, he will be sacked for sure as the Saints know that is the only way to stop the Vikings.
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NFL Draft 2010 NFL 2010 Drafts
The expected heavy influx of nonseniors applying for this year's NFL draft did not happen despite looming labour unrest in the league.
Although a record-tying 53 players declared for early entry, that number released yesterday by the NFL was short of projections. "I think that the colleges have really done a good job of telling these young men how it is to their advantage to stay in school," said NFL draft consultant Gil Brandt. With a potential rookie wage scale in the next collective bargaining agreement, more juniors were expected to declare.
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Six All-Americans did apply: defensive backs Eric Berry of Tennessee and Joe Haden of Florida; defensive end Derrick Morgan of Georgia Tech; tight end Aaron Hernandez of Florida; linebacker Rolando McClain of Alabama; and wide receiver Golden Tate of Notre Dame. Mississippi QB Jevan Snead, Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen, Southern California running back Joe McKnight and Penn State linebacker Navorro Bowman also declared early for April's draft.
The 53 players match the previous high in 2008; last year, 46 declared. Brandt said: "If you are good enough, you will get it (the money) anyway. This way, you get to enjoy your senior year and get that diploma."
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Although a record-tying 53 players declared for early entry, that number released yesterday by the NFL was short of projections. "I think that the colleges have really done a good job of telling these young men how it is to their advantage to stay in school," said NFL draft consultant Gil Brandt. With a potential rookie wage scale in the next collective bargaining agreement, more juniors were expected to declare.
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Six All-Americans did apply: defensive backs Eric Berry of Tennessee and Joe Haden of Florida; defensive end Derrick Morgan of Georgia Tech; tight end Aaron Hernandez of Florida; linebacker Rolando McClain of Alabama; and wide receiver Golden Tate of Notre Dame. Mississippi QB Jevan Snead, Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen, Southern California running back Joe McKnight and Penn State linebacker Navorro Bowman also declared early for April's draft.
The 53 players match the previous high in 2008; last year, 46 declared. Brandt said: "If you are good enough, you will get it (the money) anyway. This way, you get to enjoy your senior year and get that diploma."
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NFL Playoff Power Rankings
Best quarterback
1. Peyton Manning, Colts — Enough about the lack of multiple Super Bowl
bling. Give him time, and the NFL's king of commercials should match up with history's best quarterbacks just fine in the jewelry department. By the time he's finished his playing days and coaching up his own little Mannings, he may own every passing record in the book — even all of Brett Favre's prodigious numbers, including Mr. Wrangler's Iron-Man streak of consecutive starts.
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2. Brett Favre, Vikings — Having his best season ever, finally controlling his gambling urges at age 40.
3. Drew Brees, Saints — The hero to all with unusual birthmarks, all the inspirational Brees is missing is a title.
4. Mark Sanchez, Jets — No 23-year-old should be able to handle his success and the Big Apple madness with such ease.
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* Best arm/long ball — Brett Favre, Vikings: Even at his age, Favre can still sling it with the best of 'em.
* Most accurate — Drew Brees, Saints: Can't argue here, since he set the NFL's all-time single-season record for completion percentage.
* Best at reading defenses — Peyton Manning, Colts: Some joke that he's the real coach of the Colts.
* Best pocket presence — Peyton Manning, Colts: Threw the most passes in the NFL, yet was sacked the fewest amount of times.
* Best charisma — Brett Favre, Vikings: All four have moxie, but Favre wins for not being ashamed to throw his Wranglers on the ground.
* Most likely to throw an INT at the worst time — Mark Sanchez, Jets: Avoiding the big picks lately, but he's still a rookie.
* Best overall passing game — Saints: Hard to pick one among the Saints/Colts/Vikes trio, but New Orleans is loaded with X factors.
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1. Peyton Manning, Colts — Enough about the lack of multiple Super Bowl
bling. Give him time, and the NFL's king of commercials should match up with history's best quarterbacks just fine in the jewelry department. By the time he's finished his playing days and coaching up his own little Mannings, he may own every passing record in the book — even all of Brett Favre's prodigious numbers, including Mr. Wrangler's Iron-Man streak of consecutive starts.
THE REST:
2. Brett Favre, Vikings — Having his best season ever, finally controlling his gambling urges at age 40.
3. Drew Brees, Saints — The hero to all with unusual birthmarks, all the inspirational Brees is missing is a title.
4. Mark Sanchez, Jets — No 23-year-old should be able to handle his success and the Big Apple madness with such ease.
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* Best arm/long ball — Brett Favre, Vikings: Even at his age, Favre can still sling it with the best of 'em.
* Most accurate — Drew Brees, Saints: Can't argue here, since he set the NFL's all-time single-season record for completion percentage.
* Best at reading defenses — Peyton Manning, Colts: Some joke that he's the real coach of the Colts.
* Best pocket presence — Peyton Manning, Colts: Threw the most passes in the NFL, yet was sacked the fewest amount of times.
* Best charisma — Brett Favre, Vikings: All four have moxie, but Favre wins for not being ashamed to throw his Wranglers on the ground.
* Most likely to throw an INT at the worst time — Mark Sanchez, Jets: Avoiding the big picks lately, but he's still a rookie.
* Best overall passing game — Saints: Hard to pick one among the Saints/Colts/Vikes trio, but New Orleans is loaded with X factors.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Former Chief Allen is a big hit in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS | It’s impossible to avoid the larger-than-life persona of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen in the Twin Cities.
Step off the plane, and there’s Allen’s purple Vikings jersey hanging on the wall at the security checkpoint. Walk past Mall of America Field, and a poster of Allen’s menacing visage stares from the stadium walls.
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Tune in Thursday nights and listen to his weekly radio show, or turn on the television and watch him pop on as a guest on the Vikings’ weekly television program.
Jared Allen owns this town.
“That’s Jared,” said fellow defensive end Ray Edwards. “He’s a lovable guy.”
Allen added to his popularity as the Vikings reached this week’s NFC championship game at New Orleans with their 34-3 pulverizing of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Allen helped spark the win with his sack and strip of Dallas quarterback Tony Romo — one of six sacks by the Vikings — as he enjoyed the first playoff win of his NFL career.
“It took a while to get one,” said Allen, who was part of playoff losses with the Chiefs at Indianapolis in 2006 and with the Vikings against Philadelphia last season. “But we finally did and got it in a big way.
“It’s all perspective. This is just one. The only way to go out on a winning streak is to win the Super Bowl. So if you lose the next one, it doesn’t really matter, does it?”
Allen, for the second consecutive season, finished the regular season with 14 1/2 sacks, second in the NFL. But 7 1/2 of those sacks came in two games against Green Bay, and he had just two sacks in the final five games.
Still, the Vikings led the NFL with 48 sacks for the season, and the ability to get to Romo so often was critical in the win over the Cowboys — and will be equally as important against New Orleans’ Drew Brees this week.
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Step off the plane, and there’s Allen’s purple Vikings jersey hanging on the wall at the security checkpoint. Walk past Mall of America Field, and a poster of Allen’s menacing visage stares from the stadium walls.
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Tune in Thursday nights and listen to his weekly radio show, or turn on the television and watch him pop on as a guest on the Vikings’ weekly television program.
Jared Allen owns this town.
“That’s Jared,” said fellow defensive end Ray Edwards. “He’s a lovable guy.”
Allen added to his popularity as the Vikings reached this week’s NFC championship game at New Orleans with their 34-3 pulverizing of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Allen helped spark the win with his sack and strip of Dallas quarterback Tony Romo — one of six sacks by the Vikings — as he enjoyed the first playoff win of his NFL career.
“It took a while to get one,” said Allen, who was part of playoff losses with the Chiefs at Indianapolis in 2006 and with the Vikings against Philadelphia last season. “But we finally did and got it in a big way.
“It’s all perspective. This is just one. The only way to go out on a winning streak is to win the Super Bowl. So if you lose the next one, it doesn’t really matter, does it?”
Allen, for the second consecutive season, finished the regular season with 14 1/2 sacks, second in the NFL. But 7 1/2 of those sacks came in two games against Green Bay, and he had just two sacks in the final five games.
Still, the Vikings led the NFL with 48 sacks for the season, and the ability to get to Romo so often was critical in the win over the Cowboys — and will be equally as important against New Orleans’ Drew Brees this week.
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