Allen talks McNabb, Hester, and winning

Defensive end Jared Allen isn't ready to give up on the season. He spoke with Bob Sansesevere about whether or not Christian Ponder should play over Donovan McNabb, why Devin Hester keeps killing the Vikings, and how soon the team will win again.
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Defensive end Jared Allen isn't ready to give up on the season. He spoke with Bob Sansesevere about whether or not Christian Ponder should play over Donovan McNabb, why Devin Hester keeps killing the Vikings, and how soon the team will win again.

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