Former Minnesota Vikings star Jared Allen took a shot at the New ... "You get to say this stuff when you retire," Allen cracked. "You can say whatever you want. It’s awesome!

Though they never garnered a nickname of their own, Allen, Kevin Williams, Pat Williams and defensive end Ray Edwards developed a reputation across the NFL for being a feared group in the trenches.

That was Allen’s specialty, and he went on to record 85½ sacks with the Vikings. That production ultimately helped pave the way for him to be immortalized in Canton, Ohio, this summer.