Jared Allen two sacks in Sunday's 13-10 loss at the New York Jets gave him 15 1/2 sacks this season and sealed his spot atop the sexiest of all defensive statistics. Now, Allen wants a contract to match. The first step toward achieving that goal is for the Chiefs' front office and the defensive end's agent to agree on how much he is worth. Allen said Sunday he has some idea. "A hundred million?" he said. "I want to be a billionaire." That was a joke. This part was not: Allen said he proved this season his play is on par with the league's top defenders, such as Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney. Freeney, the 2004 sacks champion and a three-time Pro Bowler, signed a contract in June that included $30 million in guarantees. Freeney is the NFL's highest-paid defender. Allen, whose contract this past season was worth $2.35 million, was asked Sunday if he thought he was as valuable as Freeney. "Oh, definitely," Allen said. That does not mean he will be paid like Freeney. Allen said contract discussions this season between his agent and Chiefs management were "silent," a sign, Allen said, he believes a rich extension is not on the horizon. He said that translates into uncertainty he will return to the Chiefs next season.
-- KC Star
www.kansascity.com | 12/30/2007 | Allen bags sacks title, now wants big contract
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