"When I got into the league, Gunther Cunningham... told me that the only way you're worth your salt is if you could match up to Derrick Thomas" And that is what Jared Allen did. Allen, the 4x All-Pro, talks with LaVar Arrington about growing up on a farm and using his infamous calf roping celebration as a way to brand himself. Jared had a sack number in mind; did he achieve that goal? And, when he was about to announce his retirement, who inspired him to come up with a "Riding Off Into The Sunset" tweet?

UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Legend. LaVar Arrington is sitting down with the best from the field, the stage, and beyond. These are intimate conversations and storytelling with legendary humans about their lives and successful careers.

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