When he was on the field for the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs, Jared Allen was a five-time Pro Bowler who terrified opposing quarterbacks for twelve years.
The 32 NFL teams are now participating in organized team activities (OTAs), thus supporters could be worried about players missing practice. Quarterback Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens reportedly spent a good deal of money on himself by skipping some team workouts.
Three months before the season officially begins, Allen, who was a guest on OutKick’s “Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich,” said supporters shouldn’t worry about who shows up and who doesn’t for scheduled team exercises.
“Certainly not. “I didn’t do OTAs during some of my best seasons,” he said to Dakich. “OTAs are useful for removing rust.
Wearing helmets, you’re out there doing very little. Essentially, it’s an exalted form of exercise. If I were a fan, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. You have to trust your players during this time of year since they are all unique. To be prepared, some people require a heavier effort, while others do not. While some individuals require instruction, others do not. I believe that each person should do what is most beneficial to them.”
Allen stated that teams could discuss football-related topics and work out without endangering players.
Most teams’ OTAs conclude this week, and minicamps are required to begin this week.
