Dr. Z on Larry Allen in his email column....

From Phil of Redding, Calif., and I really appreciate what you wrote about my work: How does the 49ers' O-line look this year? OK, if LT Jennings and C Newberry come back strong, but it's a big if. Larry Allen was not a good pick-up for them. I don't think he'll last the season. His legs are shot. So's his balance. He can no longer hit a moving target, although he'll maul someone who gets too close. It's sad because he was the greatest offensive lineman of the era. But he still continues to crank out the Pro Bowl votes, oh yes, no stopping that flow, no matter how he plays.