Do we start Allen this week?

[luke nukem]

Do you think Allen comes in and immediately replaces CJ or does he need to learn the playbook some? I think it would be wise for us to give Addison the start this week with Allen getting some reps on obvious passing situations, I worry about his run defense and the fact that Hes been stuck playing OLB this year, makes me want to have a few practices under his belt before replacing CJ. Good thing we have a BYE next week so when Seattle comes around he should be adjusted, either way I'm very pleased with this signing and If he plays well I'd love to have his deal restructured and be brought back in 2016.

[BerryLoMein]

Yea just throw him out there and let him free ball it. I mean hes a vet, just point him in the direction of the Qb and let him go.

[Cammmmm]

That's the reason the Bears traded him.  Due to hes a natural DE not a 3-4 OLB.   Now heres hoping CJ is only out 4 to 6 weeks with his hammy.  And then we got CJ, BIG L, Star and Allem  for the big playoff push.

[hepcat]

I doubt he starts but he'll definitely play.

[Jmac]

He is a vet at a position that does not require learning an entire playbook to hit the field. Point to the QB, put him in and let him go. Hope he has some gas left in the tank at 33....guess we will see. Getts had to do something and this was the quickest option possible. We are desperate for pressure on the QB from our DE position.

[chknwing]

I dont think he does, I think hes first game is against seattle, after the bye week to get him acclimated.

[propagandamachine]

Id play him tonight... actually id play him the minute he walks through the Panther stadium. 

Jared Allen is no rookie.. and thats why Getts went after him.. PLUS CHICAGO GAVE HIM A 12 million dollar check. God bless their heart. 

[h0llywood]

 

If we get anything like this Jared Allen, this trade is an A+++++

 

[gtanaka]

I definitely see him starting, if not, then playing a whole lot. No way we get consistent pressure with Ealy and Addison starting. 

This man played DE for 10 seasons and only been out of it for a little over a year... I'm sure he'll be fine.

[Daddy_Uncle]

DE is DE on every team. Nothing to learn. Go get the QB and make tackles. He's one of the best DEs of all time. He will be starting immediately

[tiger7_88]

Point gun.

Pull trigger.

(Sorry anti-gun people for the violent metaphor. :P )

[the butch]

Star and KK gonna make Allen look 23.  Being back at his natural position combined with the pieces we already have in place should add a few years to his game.

[juliosantos]

He better play lol I want to see him crush the crablegs out of jaimus

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

DE is not a cerebral position.  Should be plugged and play

Means we can slide Ealy over to RE, his college position.