From Falcons to Cardinals, Tyler Allgeier can't catch a break

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Tyler Allgeier has been there first, twice.

But twice, he's been overtaken by a phenom running back.

It happened first in Atlanta with the Falcons when they drafted Bijan Robinson to become a superstar in their backfield.

This offseason, though, Allgeier sought new pasture. He found it with the Arizona Cardinals.

It looked like, maybe, Allgeier could be the man with the Cardinals.

And then they used the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love.

They'll still have uses for Allgeier, of course, in large part to keep Love fresh and healthy in what will likely be a rebuilding year for Arizona.

But it has to feel like an unlucky missed opportunity for Allgeier again. The dude can't catch a break.

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He isn't quite as well-rounded as Robinson or Love, who are both immensely talented receivers out of the backfield in addition to their strong rushing abilities.

Allgeier is a bruising, powerful back who can tote a heavy load and finish drives down near the goal line. He hasn't done anything wrong to deserve this second fiddle status all the time.