First, I’m on record of saying that I am not a King Carl fan, but it is what it is for at least ’08 so…I offer the following:

Statistically, for the last several years there has been a trend for running backs who lead the league in carries and yards to be injured. Most of them were also subjected to the Madden Curse *grin* Considering Larry’s 2 previous seasons and production on the field, we needed Larry. Forget the hype in the media. We all wanted him. I did.

Jared Allen – Enjoyed last year absolutely and we all know about the 4th qtr stats and his needed improvement to stop the run. That said, I hate to see him go. To leverage his potential move to Minn, move Turk to DE and go after interier linman to short up the run stop on defense. This move doesn’t mean we loose a player in Allen, but rather gain picks and give Turk a position he’s better suited for in the draft. My thoughts:

1st Choice: Dorsey or Ellis if Available.

17th Pick: A lot has already been stated about Jake Long as a legitimate top 10 pick as and offensive lineman. After that, its a stretch to capture AND pay a Clady or Otah top money when they still have skill development ahead of them.

Getting additional picks next year especially in the 2nd round is a bonus. We get good players and don’t pay the coin.

As for another 3rd round. We need players now. Given all the existing picks we currently have, adding another 3rd rounder still means we have good players available.

I think this adds to the rebuilding strategy and still gives us options for picks next year. I realize Jared Allen was coming into his own and played well this past year. I don’t see his DUI’s as an issue but if we can speed up the rebuilding process through his departure so be it. At least it means we’re adding to the rope for Karl. He either succeeds or move him out.

HEADS UP IF WE DRAFT ANYONE FROM UCLA ON SATURDAY!!!!

I guess my whole point is this: there is plenty to be pissed at Carl about without including the Jared Allen situation, a situation that he has mostly handled correctly. I mean, is Pacman Jones going to get through one good year in Dallas and demand a raise and then call Jerry Jones out because he can’t get his sweetheart deal? Sometimes you have to face the music when you ack a fool. I’ve had to personally when I was younger, so this is in no way a hypocritical statement.