For some reason, Chiefs to trade Jared Allen

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That's what Jared Allen says, anyway. He told Fox's Jay Glazer that the Chiefs have held trade talks with the Vikings and the Bucs, and right now, they're just trying to agree on trade compensation and a new contract for Allen.

From Glazer:

The Pro Bowl defensive end is the Chiefs' franchise player, but re-signing in Kansas City will be a problem as the team is looking to stockpile draft picks.

Allen said the two sticking points are working out terms of a deal with a new team and the Chiefs agreeing to compensation for a trade. A package of first- and second-round picks or one of first- and third-round picks in the upcoming draft have been discussed as possible terms. It's unclear at this point what it will take to get the deal done.

Allen is 26 years old and led the NFL in sacks last year. Guys like that do not grow on trees. Why get rid of him? Is it because he rode a blazing saddle? Because he wore a shining star? Why?

The only reasoning offered is that they "want to stockpile draft picks." Well, sure, of course they do. But who doesn't? That's like saying that some guy "wants to make a lot of money." Right, but, that doesn't necessarily mean he's willing to sell one of his kidneys to do so.

I've contacted the Broncos, Raiders, and Chargers for comment, and they all said, "Really? Well, tell the Chiefs we said 'thanks'."

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1. Posted by Brad Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:46 pm EDT
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MJD how about a post about Steve Mcnair retiring, it at least deserves a mention, considering the lack of NFL news, and the fact McNair is probably going to be a Hall of Famer. So how about it?
2. Posted by Turtle Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT
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Yes, they could hire Nick Saban.
3. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT
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Chiefs gave away Dante so this is no surprise. What is most surprising is that they still have Larry Johnson.
4. Posted by Jeff G Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT
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keep allen, trade lj for a big name reciever and o-lineman, and draft mcfadden and flaco. thoughts?
5. Posted by panzy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:53 pm EDT
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They need to make sure that they have all the new players that they need for the draft. I mean why wouldn't you want to get only half the sacks your best man got last year?
6. Posted by John Howland Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:34 pm EDT
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Dumbest damn thing Carl Peterson has done yet.
HUNT FAMILY, please sell this team already, it is obvious to everyone you don't want to win a Championship.
How many more days until Carl Peterson (Clown) and Herm Edwards (Blind) are fired?
7. Posted by treadmill102 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT
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If the team really wants to get draft picks for him I think the Vikings better pounce on this opportunity. They lost out on all somewhat worthy DE in free agency. With a trade, they wouldn't have to try to depend on a rookie for helping them at DE and would get a solid player with a few minor problems. The Vikings better not give him a chance to go to Tampa Bay because they definitely have money to give him a big contract. Sign that man to a 5 year contract and start focusing on the QB or WR. I will be upset if Allen goes anywhere but Minnesota.
8. Posted by workin4myself Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:49 pm EDT
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This seems right. That way the coach who has went 4-12 two of the last three years (and is still employed) will have another reason to say were still rebuilding. He is going to milk this job as long as he can and Carl is going to let him. Trade L.J. you can pick a back in the 7th round who can average 3.2 yards a carry. Get a couple of O-lineman and pick Brennan in the 3rd round.
9. Posted by baldy Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT
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Complaining about ditching Dante? Really? Wasn't he released by the Rams, just like Warfield was by the Pats and Parker eventually will be by the Bronco's. Maybe this is the move that will free us from the recent torturous reign of King Carl. And before anybody starts with "well back in the day"... get over it. I declare the "what have you done for me now" mentality from here on out. If you are a true Chiefs fan you will join me.
10. Posted by Jim R Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT
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The Vikings should have no problem with giving up a1st and a 3rd round draft pick. That would be like having the hottest girl in school/work ask you out. The answer is yes....YES....YES!!!!!!!!! Now if we could get the Bengals to give up Carson Palmer, or the Pats to give up Brady, or the Colts to give up Peyton. Then the Vikings are real contenders for the whole thing.
11. Posted by charles c Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:22 pm EDT
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am i the only chief fan who think that its time for peterson and edwards to hit the bricks,wasnt reagan president the last time the chiefs won a playoff game
12. Posted by crappy.guitarist Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT
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See Yahoo columnists? It's not just the Raiders who engage in this kind idiocy.
13. Posted by Matt W Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:37 pm EDT
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First of all Dante is so overrated its not even funny. They are absolutely stupid for getting rid of JA. They should have parted ways with LJ and got what they could out of him. He is such a crybaby. Let Kolby run the ball, hell probabl be better anyways.
14. Posted by FairlyHonestBob Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:28 pm EDT
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There is a reason the Chiefs haven't won the big one for 39 years.
15. Posted by Daniel Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT
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I agree, look at the few games Kolby Smith played in, he can run more than enough i think.
16. Posted by DC Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:41 pm EDT
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Honestly they are probably better off trading him. You will end up paying him a ton of money while your team loses 10-12 games a year. Get some picks and get a QB first. (Maybe the Browns?) Once you have built a decent team you start throwing tons of money at people. You might as well burn 80 million dollars if you give it to him.
And while I really liked and respected Steve Mcnair, he has only a slightly better chance than I do of getting in the hall of fame.
17. Posted by radditz25 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:25 pm EDT
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Allen wanted to be traded before the begginning of last season. The Cheifs better get compensated very well for trading the best DE in the league. The Cheifs should try to trade him for a Tackle, I'd like to see Orlando Pace on the team. Trading LJ wouldn't be a bad idea either.
18. Posted by Gary B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT
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Vikes give up 1st and low 3rd rounder (we got two) and OT McKinney.
Chiefs give up Allen and their 2nd round pick.
Win, Win. Go Vikes.
19. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT
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How about the Chiefs and the Lions trade teams - would there be a real difference?
20. Posted by Margie S Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT
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39 years..................need we say more?
21. Posted by joe Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:52 pm EDT
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Jared you are from San Jose RIGHT? well play for da raiiiiiidas instead of against them, and you will be home everyday!!!!! I live in San Jose, and I think the weather is GREAT year round!
22. Posted by Older_than_Moses_Shaq Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:56 pm EDT
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In simpler terms, they are rebuilding. Baseball teams do this regularly when they have a team that's gotten to the playoffs but don't have what it takes to get to the promised land.
The Cleveland Indians are a good example. They had a team that got to the playoffs every year. They made it to the world series and were on the verge of finally winning it all. But, they couldn't afford to keep all their big hitters and started losing key components piece by piece. So, their GM had to ask himself, is it better to field a team that wasn't going to win it all but be pretty darn good for another two or three years, or trade the best assets he had while they were still valuable enough to get several prospects that he could afford to sign for a long enough period of time that would put them back in the position they were in prior to losing players one by one.
By stockpiling draft picks in the NFL you are trusting that the picks you make will make you a playoff team in a shorter amount of time than keeping the players that you now have that you know aren't going to win any playoff games and replace them with players more suitable to the style of play Edwards desires. Then, there can be no excuses should they fail because the entire organization will be held accountable at that point.
23. Posted by Chad Chode Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT
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The NFL draft isnt like the NBA draft, after the first round there are a lot of top quality players to go still for a few more rounds. So why not give up Allen in exchange for a 1st and 2nd or 3rd round pick? I think they should trade LJ also, too much of a pain. Trade him for picks as well and just stock up on youth.
24. Posted by WAYNEV Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:39 pm EDT
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I didn't know kansas city still had a team.........i thought they died with hank. lmao
25. Posted by rfaero70 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT
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trade him to Cincy for bigmouth Johnson. Cincy needs defense and who wouldn't want ocho cinco (so long as he's happy...)