Larry Allen: Should we sign him

Pocket$ $traight · 03-21-2006, 11:38 PM

He is probably better than Samuels and Dockery combined but I agree with the negatives already mentioned.

I hope someone takes him away from the Boys. Their line would be crippled.

Big C · 03-21-2006, 11:46 PM

he isnt better than samuels and dockery combined...maybe 5 years ago but not anymore

bigSkinsfan61 · 03-22-2006, 01:52 AM

id have a hard time seein ol' larry in a skins uniform ala lavar know what i mean?

saden1 · 03-22-2006, 03:01 AM

He is old and has lost a step. I wouldn't take a chance on him.

RedskinPete · 03-22-2006, 05:14 AM

First off he is a great football player. Yes he is getting up there in years and that is why we will pass on him. He most likely wouldn't come here anyway. That being a Cowboy thing. Where he will go is Seattle!

dmek25 · 03-22-2006, 06:50 AM

l allen isnt a great football player anymore.close to m vick as being one of the most over rated players in the league.too old,injury prone,and definitly wants too much money.i agree if he signs elsewhere dallas line has alot of holes to plug.the human statue(bledsoe)might have T.O. to throw to,but no time to do it

backrow · 03-22-2006, 07:34 AM

3. Jon Runyan, OT, Philadelphia Eagles – Runyan visited the Jets on Tuesday, as it continues to look like the Eagles have little interest in bringing him back. The Jets have a void at right offensive tackle that Runyan could fill, as do the Ravens, and it's believed that Runyan wants to remain on the East coast to stay relatively close to his New Jersey home. So don't rule out the Patriots. His age (32) and inconsistency last season are both concerns.

4. Stephen Neal, G, New England Patriots – Neal has spent time with the Vikings, Texans and Bills. There is a strong possibility the Seahawks will dip into free agency for a guard now that Steve Hutchinson is gone. Neal turns 30 in October, but he could be a serviceable starter for a few more years.

5. Tom Ashworth, OT, New England Patriots – Ashworth continues to make the rounds. By the time he signs, he may have visited as many as a half-dozen teams. The Jets and Texans remain strong possibilities, but Ashworth may not sign until after Runyan's situation has sorted itself out. He turns 29 in October, and like Neal, could be plugged in and perform solidly at right tackle. He's not a big-splash signing, but there aren't any of those left in the tackle pool.

The top three OL from Yahoo! sports. Uh, I don't see L. Allen.

Sorry, I do not know how to provide links.

That Guy · 03-22-2006, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backrow

3. Jon Runyan, OT, Philadelphia Eagles – Runyan visited the Jets on Tuesday, as it continues to look like the Eagles have little interest in bringing him back. The Jets have a void at right offensive tackle that Runyan could fill, as do the Ravens, and it's believed that Runyan wants to remain on the East coast to stay relatively close to his New Jersey home. So don't rule out the Patriots. His age (32) and inconsistency last season are both concerns.

4. Stephen Neal, G, New England Patriots – Neal has spent time with the Vikings, Texans and Bills. There is a strong possibility the Seahawks will dip into free agency for a guard now that Steve Hutchinson is gone. Neal turns 30 in October, but he could be a serviceable starter for a few more years.

5. Tom Ashworth, OT, New England Patriots – Ashworth continues to make the rounds. By the time he signs, he may have visited as many as a half-dozen teams. The Jets and Texans remain strong possibilities, but Ashworth may not sign until after Runyan's situation has sorted itself out. He turns 29 in October, and like Neal, could be plugged in and perform solidly at right tackle. He's not a big-splash signing, but there aren't any of those left in the tackle pool.

The top three OL from Yahoo! sports. Uh, I don't see L. Allen.

Sorry, I do not know how to provide links.

it was probably written before his release.

MTK · 03-22-2006, 08:15 AM

Dude is like 100 years old now and seems to always be banged up.

I'll pass.

Great career though.

dmek25 · 03-22-2006, 09:27 AM

i can pass on the nuts but i saw a clip of him benching the 700lbs.

BrudLee · 03-22-2006, 09:28 AM

Dockery may be a question mark - or he may not. While not our best O-lineman, he would start for most teams, he's young and cheap(-ish), and might end up getting better. There is mathematically no chance of Larry Allen improving as an offensive lineman, which means we'd be paying for declining results at the expense of an improving player. The answer is no.

If Larry Allen was to take a minimum salary here (which seems to be part of the dream), why wouldn't he take a minimum salary with the team where his family lives, he's going to get his number retired, and where he probably hasn't paid for a meal in ten years? He'll return to Dallas, unless the Cards pay him foolish money.

That Guy · 03-22-2006, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrudLee

Dockery may be a question mark - or he may not. While not our best O-lineman, he would start for most teams, he's young and cheap(-ish), and might end up getting better.

he wouldn't start for most teams... maybe half of them at best.

Skins4Eva · 03-22-2006, 10:03 AM

Hell No!! We dont need to fool with team chemistry like we already have...if there is a place where chemistry means everything it is the offensive line!!!!

amorentz · 03-22-2006, 10:27 AM

I say no, we need someone who will play for $1m a year or less and can play both guard and center. He doesnt fit either of those requirements...

Pocket$ $traight · 03-22-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amorentz

I say no, we need someone who will play for $1m a year or less and can play both guard and center. He doesnt fit either of those requirements...

Except he can play guard or tackle.

I bet if Larry Allen wanted to, he could play center.

03-21-2006, 11:38 PM	#1
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 49 Posts: 4,261	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him He is probably better than Samuels and Dockery combined but I agree with the negatives already mentioned. I hope someone takes him away from the Boys. Their line would be crippled.

03-21-2006, 11:46 PM	#2
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 40 Posts: 4,453	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him he isnt better than samuels and dockery combined...maybe 5 years ago but not anymore __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

03-22-2006, 01:52 AM	#3
bigSkinsfan61 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: richmond va Age: 64 Posts: 252	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him id have a hard time seein ol' larry in a skins uniform ala lavar know what i mean?

03-22-2006, 03:01 AM	#4
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him He is old and has lost a step. I wouldn't take a chance on him. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

03-22-2006, 05:14 AM	#5
RedskinPete The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Camino,Ca Posts: 1,174	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him First off he is a great football player. Yes he is getting up there in years and that is why we will pass on him. He most likely wouldn't come here anyway. That being a Cowboy thing. Where he will go is Seattle!

03-22-2006, 06:50 AM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 64 Posts: 10,672	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him l allen isnt a great football player anymore.close to m vick as being one of the most over rated players in the league.too old,injury prone,and definitly wants too much money.i agree if he signs elsewhere dallas line has alot of holes to plug.the human statue(bledsoe)might have T.O. to throw to,but no time to do it __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-22-2006, 07:34 AM	#7
backrow The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 36.28 x 76.22 Age: 74 Posts: 1,812	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him 3. Jon Runyan, OT, Philadelphia Eagles – Runyan visited the Jets on Tuesday, as it continues to look like the Eagles have little interest in bringing him back. The Jets have a void at right offensive tackle that Runyan could fill, as do the Ravens, and it's believed that Runyan wants to remain on the East coast to stay relatively close to his New Jersey home. So don't rule out the Patriots. His age (32) and inconsistency last season are both concerns. 4. Stephen Neal, G, New England Patriots – Neal has spent time with the Vikings, Texans and Bills. There is a strong possibility the Seahawks will dip into free agency for a guard now that Steve Hutchinson is gone. Neal turns 30 in October, but he could be a serviceable starter for a few more years. 5. Tom Ashworth, OT, New England Patriots – Ashworth continues to make the rounds. By the time he signs, he may have visited as many as a half-dozen teams. The Jets and Texans remain strong possibilities, but Ashworth may not sign until after Runyan's situation has sorted itself out. He turns 29 in October, and like Neal, could be plugged in and perform solidly at right tackle. He's not a big-splash signing, but there aren't any of those left in the tackle pool. The top three OL from Yahoo! sports. Uh, I don't see L. Allen. Sorry, I do not know how to provide links. __________________ '37, '42, '83, '88, '92. Championship!

03-22-2006, 08:15 AM	#9
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,038	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him Dude is like 100 years old now and seems to always be banged up. I'll pass. Great career though. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-22-2006, 09:27 AM	#10
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 64 Posts: 10,672	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him i can pass on the nuts but i saw a clip of him benching the 700lbs. __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-22-2006, 09:28 AM	#11
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him Dockery may be a question mark - or he may not. While not our best O-lineman, he would start for most teams, he's young and cheap(-ish), and might end up getting better. There is mathematically no chance of Larry Allen improving as an offensive lineman, which means we'd be paying for declining results at the expense of an improving player. The answer is no. If Larry Allen was to take a minimum salary here (which seems to be part of the dream), why wouldn't he take a minimum salary with the team where his family lives, he's going to get his number retired, and where he probably hasn't paid for a meal in ten years? He'll return to Dallas, unless the Cards pay him foolish money. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

03-22-2006, 10:03 AM	#13
Skins4Eva Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 80	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him Hell No!! We dont need to fool with team chemistry like we already have...if there is a place where chemistry means everything it is the offensive line!!!! __________________ Bow down and recognize the skills of the Gibbs

03-22-2006, 10:27 AM	#14
amorentz Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 46 Posts: 368	Re: Larry Allen: Should we sign him I say no, we need someone who will play for $1m a year or less and can play both guard and center. He doesnt fit either of those requirements...

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