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Why the time was right for Panthers to trade for Jared Allen

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With Charles Johnson out, Panthers trade for Jared Allen

Eric Allen evaluates the Panthers' decision to acquire Jared Allen from the Bears to fill in for an injured Charles Johnson.

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