Bruce Allen Hates Money

For a man who is notoriously oblique during his press conferences (much to the dismay of various whiny Tampa reporters,) Bruce Allen was surprisingly transparent in his intention to violate league tampering rules this offseason.

Actually free agents aren't supposed to be calling us until March 1, even though our phone number is published so they can find it.

He did everything except say the words "hint hint" audibly. If Roger Goodell has made one this clear, it's that he likes to fine people. I'm convinced it sexually arouses him. And tampering rules prevent him from talking to a player under contract to another NFL team even if that contract is set to expire soon. So unless fines are considered tax deductible charitable contributions and Allen is trying to get into a lower bracket, he should probably just keep that kind of innuendo to himself. He should also try to insult Rick Stroud more like he did early in the season because that really never gets old.