And… Scene

The Vikings and Chiefs have agreed on trade compensation for Jared Allen, and Allen has agreed to contract terms. The Vikings will give up their first rounder and two third rounders, all in 2008. There's also some position swapping of sixth round picks to make the Vikings feel like they didn't get totally railroaded. And the article says Allen's contract is for six years/$74 million with $31 million guaranteed. So, a recovering alcoholic and notorious partier is going to the city that gave us the Love Boat scandal with virtually unlimited funds. This should be fun.

It will be interesting to follow Allen's success this year after his big payday. There's also a little sidebar in the article that illustrates how each sack leader from the past eight years has had fewer sacks the following year. God, I hope it holds true, because the Vikings now have three Pro Bowlers on their defensive line alone. A first and two thirds is a lot, but it may have been worth it to get that kind of domination.

Anyway, at least the draft is still fun this year.