Marcus Allen Declares Comeback in Light Of Larry Johnson Struggles

Many athletes have found it impossible to stay away from the sport they love.  Brett Favre is the most recent in a number of great athletes who have returned to the professional stage.  Floyd Mayweather came back to boxing, Michael Jordan returned to basketball and now Marcus Allen will dawn the football pads once again.

“Given the situation in Kansas City I just want to show that there are still classy athletes playing the game,” Allen said of returning to the Chiefs in obvious reference to the turmoil surrounding the Larry Johnson Twitter situation.

In fact, at age 49, not only is Allen pressing the boundaries of what an athlete can do, but is likely too old to be Internet savvy.  This is an asset, considering how many athletes stir controversy with the Twitter frenzy.

It is clear most consider Allen too old to be a factor, but he isn’t swayed.  Considered a short yardage and goal line specialist even into the twilight of his career, he is hoping to emulate the vampires of the “Twilight” movie series as he will try to showcase some eternal youth.

“I believe I can be a factor in more than just short yardage situations,” said the running back who has accumulated 123 touchdowns in his career, currently good for second all-time.

Allen has already won NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 1993 and could push to win the honor again.  Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003, despite being nearly 50 years old, his skills and attitude will be a welcome addition to the Chiefs locker room.

Still, it may prove a struggle for Allen to even earn a spot on Todd Haley’s team.  

During Allen’s previous tenure with Kansas City the Chiefs won more games than any other NFL franchise.  The team won the AFC West three of Allen’s five seasons in KC, in ’93, ’95, and ’97. 

Can Marcus Allen bring back winning ways to Kansas City?  Time may—or may—not tell.  Considering we are near the end of October, it only seemed fair to play a trick by enticing fans with a possible treat.

Happy Halloween 

*all quotes in this article are purely fictional and do not express the views or opinions of Marcus Allen