Another unsung hero: Nick Allegretti played most of the game with a torn UCL

[DaFace]

#Chiefs guard Nick Allegretti, who started Super Bowl LVIII in place All-Pro Joe Thuney, played all 79 snaps despite suffering a torn UCL in his elbow in the second quarter, per source.

An MRI today revealed the full tear. Few are tougher than Allegretti, now a three-time champ. pic.twitter.com/Y4CZYgDWy8

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 13, 2024

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

Still can't get over this one. This is why we win Super Bowls, because we draft players with this kind of dedication, all the way down to a backup guard. You don't find this shit on other teams. We expect guys to play through pain, which kind of makes us "meanie jerks" according to NFL players voting this past offseason, but I couldn't give two shits. You come to KC, you play to win, and nothing is more important.

Give this dude a deal.

Oh you can bet Andy will give him a great deal because there is nothing more what Andy likes is an IRON MAN who can play multiple positions within the IOL. Left, Right guard or snap. LOVE IT !!

[TinyEvel]

Horse Cocaine.

[Dunerdr]

I'm assuming this requires surgery. Resign him and let him marinade on IR. Thank you sir!

[In58men]

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[Danguardace]

Was just on NFLN stating he wants to be a starter. Cant see him back in KC good luck to him.

[jallmon]

Impressive. Glad he's on our roster.

[Wallcrawler]

Originally Posted by Danguardace

Was just on NFLN stating he wants to be a starter. Cant see him back in KC good luck to him.

No better way to make your case than playing 3 quarters of a superbowl with one functioning arm, and it isn't even apparent that you have this limitation.

Hope he didn't cause more damage by toughing it out. That's incredible.

[smithandrew051]

This dude is a Chief legend even if he never plays another down.

Late round pick. Part of that disaster OL in the Buccaneers Super Bowl.

All Pro gets hurts (who never gets hurt). This dude steps in the AFCCG and Super Bowl. Plays most of the Super Bowl with one ****ing arm.

Old Chief Fans will reminisce about this story in their Camaros for decades to come.

[kcgreene]

Originally Posted by Danguardace

Was just on NFLN stating he wants to be a starter. Cant see him back in KC good luck to him.

Could tie him up on a 3-4 year deal pretty cheap (I would think) and give him his shot if we can't extend Trey next offseason? (Theoretically speaking of course)

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by kcgreene

Could tie him up on a 3-4 year deal pretty cheap (I would think) and give him his shot if we can't extend Trey next offseason? (Theoretically speaking of course)

How does that handle his comment about wanting to be a starter? He isn't going to want to sit another year when he can get paid on the open market AND become a starter.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by kcgreene

Could tie him up on a 3-4 year deal pretty cheap (I would think) and give him his shot if we can't extend Trey next offseason? (Theoretically speaking of course)

He's older than Trey, he was on the team during the 1st 49ers SB, if he wants to start it's not here.

[kcgreene]

Originally Posted by The Franchise

How does that handle his comment about wanting to be a starter? He isn't going to want to sit another year when he can get paid on the open market AND become a starter.

I'm saying if it's verbalized to him that if he waits a year when Trey is gone the job is his, he may stay.

I'm not saying he definitively will, I'm saying he obviously enjoys being here considering he already resigned off his rookie deal this last year for a 1 year deal.

And perhaps someone will give him starter money this year, in which case sure, but I don't think he's viewed anywhere as highly outside of KC as we view him, and I don't think the monetary gap will be as significant as one may think.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by kcgreene

I'm saying if it's verbalized to him that if he waits a year when Trey is gone the job is his, he may stay.

I'm not saying he definitively will, I'm saying he obviously enjoys being here considering he already resigned off his rookie deal this last year for a 1 year deal.

And perhaps someone will give him starter money this year, in which case sure, but I don't think he's viewed anywhere as highly outside of KC as we view him, and I don't think the monetary gap will be as significant as one may think.

He re-signed last year knowing he was a backup...this is a dude knowing that he started and played well with an injury in the Sb and this is likely his one chance to get paid.

When you are the Chiefs and guys do that, you go alright man good luck and draft another G/C in the 6th round and start that process over.

[kcgreene]

Originally Posted by Mecca

He's older than Trey, he was on the team during the 1st 49ers SB, if he wants to start it's not here.

His age really snuck up on me there. For some reason I was thinking he was the draft after Trey. Point withdrawn.

[kcgreene]

Originally Posted by Mecca

He re-signed last year knowing he was a backup...this is a dude knowing that he started and played well with an injury in the Sb and this is likely his one chance to get paid.

When you are the Chiefs and guys do that, you go alright man good luck and draft another G/C in the 6th round and start that process over.

I understand this. I'm saying that I don't think he's going to get paid well on the open market. I think he'll end up with a similar deal to what he's making currently, maybe a little bit more. (He got paid roughly 2.6M this year, I don't think someone is going to give him more than 4M to 5M AAV personally)

Regardless, like I said elsewhere, his age snuck up on me.