Jon Gruden Allen Quotations

Will has done some good things, ... That's a real competitive call for us as far as who is going to be the starter. It was a valuable opportunity for Will Allen to get to the start and play extensively. He's another young guy we're counting on.

What can I say (about the challenge of the Patriots)?

It's a battle. We like what Dexter Jackson is doing. Will Allen is still a young guy. He's got some things to clean up. But he is athletic, he is physical and he can cover.

I've seen him play middle linebacker in this 32-nickel-rover package they have. He's all over the field. And no matter where he is, he's going to line up and challenge you.

I still think Dexter is a very good player, ... But Will Allen is a guy who, in his second year here, has made a lot of progress. He's got to become a more consistent player, but that should come in time, so that's going to be a very difficult call for us.