Larry Allen hanging it up?

by nzach54 on Jan 10, 2008 6:31 PM CST Comment 10 comments

NFL Network saying that Mr. Larry Allen is set to retire.

I must say... Larry Allen is one of my favorite players. The best non-Jimmy Johnson draft pick that Jerry ever made, I honestly think Allen is one of the best offensive lineman of all-time. The man made seamless transitions from guard to tackle and back to guard, all the while continuing to perform at an All-Pro level and racking up Pro Bowl appearances.

Too bad he couldn't play his entire career in Dallas, but one of the all-time greats all the same.

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Maybe

He can sign one of those meaningful yet meaningless contracts that will allow him to retire as a Cowboy.

by goodjobtimmyheresabluestar on Jan 10, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

ala Emmitt

I'm all for it and I will bet you a shiny new nickel it happens

by Impatient on Jan 10, 2008 10:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LA probably will... esp now that Tuna's gone.

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by kcbrett5 on Jan 10, 2008 11:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

all time greatest OL of all time

I don't think its even close. He completing dominated every DL he ever faced and was the strongest man to ever step on a football field. There was strong and then there was L.A. strong.

Will look forward to him being inducted into the HOF in 2013, especially his induction speech since he was always a man of very few words.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 10, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

A true legend

It's unfortunate that he had to depart late in his career. A great player and study in human strength. :P
It's amazing how he used to dominate people back in the day. Try to imagine Leonard Davis, then add brawn.

by Or Moyal on Jan 10, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

LA

not only Davis with more brawn, but also more speed, because LA could be the pulling guard or tackle on sweeps

by stephen1 on Jan 10, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yes, I used to love seeing LBs & DBs eyes...

...which read, "oh sh__" whenever LA would lead on a sweep to his side. I would always laugh at the replays.

I thought Larry Allen was one of the all time best... defintely HOF material.

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by kcbrett5 on Jan 10, 2008 11:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I still remember....

...The Thanksgiving game against the Packers when LA was just a rook filling in for the injured Erik Williams at RT and Reggie White, with a cast on one hand, was just abusing LA all day. Who would have known at that time LA would become one of the best ever to play the game.

Maybe there is still hope for Rob Pettiti? =)

by Fargo Cowboys on Jan 10, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs