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Sack drought ends, but Allen's injury is revealed

Article by: MARK CRAIG , Star Tribune
Updated: December 3, 2012 - 6:36 AM

Jared Allen has played through a seasonlong shoulder problem, according to a pregame report.

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ActTwoDec. 2, 1210:03 PM

The 4 offsides and multiple roughing the passer penalties are indicators of a poorly coached team. As a Head Coach, Leslie Frazier was a good Defensive Coordinator.

wisstinks4Dec. 3, 1212:04 AM

This article tells me we have stupid defense lineman who can't hold a count and they cost us the game. Of cours Ponder did his part too!!!? What the heck? This team needs an edge, a mean streak to get angry. I hope they play much better when the green bushers come to Mpls soon. Spank some fannies.

bigbradDec. 3, 12 1:18 AM

It's just another season with the same old results. More than 50 years and nothing to celebrate...

mpdad1638Dec. 3, 12 6:03 AM

However he is never to "hurt" to do his silly dance in the rare event he get's to the QB or wave for the crowd to cheer him

logical50525Dec. 3, 12 7:33 AM

I don't think we should brush off the nod that Allen gives to the training staff. From and outsiders POV Eric Sugarman and crew have been FANTASTIC. The work they did with EJ Henderson after his broken leg and now Peterson with his knee, AMAZING! These are the two highest profile cases, there are many more that go unnoticed. Granted it's on the players to put in the work in order to get better but clearly the trainers know what they are doing. If only he had a way to cure Ponder of his happy feet.

timandtiaDec. 3, 12 8:38 AM

Why not let us know? I was wondering why Allen has played so much "lower" than last year. Now I/we know now.

voner26Dec. 3, 12 9:15 AM

When you look at this loss it all points to lousy coachig and a lousy QB.

sidhartmannDec. 3, 12 9:47 AM

If this injury was from last year, why not have it fixed in the offseason? Sounds like Sidney Rice. Perhaps repeated poor decision making by management and medical staff?

vykingDec. 3, 1210:06 AM

Injury or not, I cannot remember this guy ever making a play that made much difference in a Big Viking Game. His arms look OK in celebration though.

prplchumpDec. 3, 1210:33 AM

The most common occurance for this 6-10 caliber vikings club is that Jared Allen once again was nowhere to be found. During his entire carrer as a viking he has yet to show up against a quality opponent, an opponent on the road and or against a divisional opponent. Embarrassing!!!

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