As the Transfer Portal and NFL Draft reach near climatic peaks, the late great George Allen comes to mind. The Pro Football Hall of Fame coach avoided rookies, preferring veterans instead.

It was known as "Nixon's Play." It failed tremendously. President Nixon honored George Allen and his family at the White House in 1973 after the Redskins won the NFC Championship. The 11-year-old ...

instead reinforcing their team with aging stars and getting the most of them through the coaching of George Allen. Allen went 67-30-1 during his seven-year run with Washington that included five ...