So it seemed a curious choice, Allen lighting the flame. Some might have seen it as disrespect to Davis. But the story goes deeper."I feel there are important societal issues that need to be talked about," he told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "At the end of the day, we're playing a children's game, and there are legitimate societal issues we need to fix. If that involves me jeopardizing my NFL career, that's a trade I'll make.".

Additions: Things looked pretty bleak for former Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper at the end of 2005. He was coming off the party boat scandal, he had torn three ligaments in his right knee and Minnesota didn't want him anymore. Along came Miami, and a trade deal that motivated Culpepper to get on the field ahead of schedule.The Arctic Wildlife National Refuge is one of the last wild places on Earth. It is a birthing ground for caribou, polar bears, grizzly bears, arctic fox, and many other species. Even if a spill occurred offshore