‘“I’ve made a concerted effort this year, I think compared to last year,” Allen explained. “I’ve been getting down when I need to, but that competitor in me still wants to go that extra yard and make a guy miss to get the first down. When it’s first and second down, I feel like I’ve done a good job of getting down and trying to avoid some hits. Then on third down or on fourth down, especially near the goal line sticking the ball out and opening myself to bigger hits. That’s just how I lead. That’s how I show my guys how bad I want to win football games.”’