“It could’ve been better with 2 Super Bowl rings,” Ricardo Allen announces his retirement

“It could’ve been better with 2 Super Bowl rings,” Ricardo Allen announces his retirement

"It could've been better with 2 Super Bowl rings," Ricardo Allen announces his retirement

Cincinnati Bengals’ Ricardo Allen has announced an early retirement from the NFL at the age of 30, after the Bengals failed to lift the Super Bowl LVI. Allen, was set to head into free agency as his contract headed to a close with the AFC Champions.

Los Angeles Rams came out winners from the titular Super Bowl clash and it was the second time Ricardo Allen failed in his attempt to win the Lombardi Trophy. Allen had reached the Super Bowl LI with the Atlanta Falcons, which ended in simar fashion as his most recent venture.

Ricardo Allen has hinted a return to the NFL as a coach in future

"It could've been better with 2 Super Bowl rings," Ricardo Allen announces his retirement
“It could’ve been better with 2 Super Bowl rings,” Ricardo Allen announces his retirement

Allen had a long 8-year career and spent 7 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, before signing for the Cincinnati Bengals last year. Allen’s NFL career started as a fifth-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2014 and he worked his way to the starting role in North Georgia.

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Ricardo Allen announced his retirement through a lengthy post on his official Instagram account. The 30-year old safety also hinted at making a return into the NFL arena as a coach or a broadcaster.

“I’ve always wondered how it would feel giving up what most people would consider to be ‘most of me’, and that’s being a professional athlete. But, the truth is, I’m blessed to be able to say that it’s been good. It could have been better with two Super Bowl rings, but who’s complaining? Not me,” Ricardo Allen’s Instagram post read.

“Dear, football career. I’m grateful for you, and I’m thankful for the opportunity you gave me to turn nothing but hard work into the foundation of a growing legacy. You’ve shown me it’s not about how you start; it’s about how you finish.”

“Embrace the obstacle in front of you as another obstacle to conquer and grow, because honestly, what’s life without a fight? Or something to fight for? I’m blessed to be able to take the cleats off on my terms with a true burning love for the game and pretty cool opportunities within reach. The truth is, I’ve only scratched the surface of who I am and what I have to offer. I am grateful for the time that I was able to strap on the helmet and go to war with my brothers (and for being able to put it on someone every now and then). 

‘I know I will miss that, but I also know that I love my family, and I owe this life to them. Knowing that I devoted all of my time, energy, blood, sweat and tears to my craft and enjoyed the grind that came with it, I am ready to take all of this knowledge and to help guide the next generation of men to achieve their goals, while ultimately, we all achieve our goals together.

“To the Falcons organization, thank you for a great seven years. To the Bengals organization — WOW, what a year and I can’t wait to see what’s coming out of there in the next years to come. To all my boys out there, I love you guys! But, just know… when you see me on the other side with the headset on, I’m throwing that sh-t deep!

“Sincerely, Rico P.S Y’all better not call me coach,” finished off Ricardo Allen in an emotional retirement post.

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