re: Greatest Offensive Lineman Ever: Larry Allen

It's sad how quickly Keno Hills has been forgotten

If Larry Allen isn't the greatest, he's at least in the discussion.

Willie Roaf wasn't bad, either

I think Allen should be considered one of the best given his speed, strength and time spent playing well at several positions.

Allen also has some impressive awards during his career.

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All-Rookie Team (1994)

11× Pro Bowl (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006)

7× All-Pro (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)

Super Bowl champion (XXX)

NFL 1990s All-Decade Team

NFL 2000s All-Decade Team

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Here are some other interesting tidbits:
Allen and Barry Switzer innovated the position of nickle tackle where Allen moved to LT when the Cowboys were in passing downs.

According to Stats, Inc., Allen only gave up 3.2 sacks per season in his career which is the best in history.

Larry Allen was selected to 2 All-Decade teams (1990s and 2000s). Of the 14 players who have done the same thing, 12 are in the Hall of Fame (Allen and Warren Sapp are the two not in the Hall of Fame).

Not only had a 700 bench press, Larry Allen also had a 900 squat.

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C - Dwight Stephenson G - John Hannah G - Larry Allen T - Johnathon Ogden T - Anthony Munoz

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I can roll with this.

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Mathews has more all-pro nods than Allen though, as does Hannah.

Hannah is also on two all decades teams.

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wasn't Larry Allen on two all decades team as well?

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wasn't Larry Allen on two all decades team as well?

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Yes, I think he mentioned something about it.

I'm just playing devil's advocate. Allen, like Hannah and Mathews, all have a claim to the best lineman ever.

Andolsek as a backup. That dude was a monster