Change can be difficult for all of us, and change is inevitable for each and every one of us.
New Washington Commanders guard Nick Allegretti spent a moment with The Team 980 host Craig Hoffman on Thursday. It was a good reminder to those listening that change in the NFL is not as simple as signing a new contract with a new team.
Allegretti was not whining at all. He was simply stating life’s realities, which are much greater when you have responsibilities such as marriage and children. These guys realize they are the providers for their family, and there are many other needs the family must have met.
Hoffman asked Allegretti about his offseason: “It was great. I was really excited to get out here at OTAs and get my feet set here. Then I found a place to live, and then I was able to go back to Chicago.”
Allegretti was born in Frankfort, Illinois, and played college ball at the University of Illinois. He told Hoffman he grew up in a family of Cubs fans, but he and his brother stayed true to being White Sox fans.
“I enjoyed the time with the family,” said Allegretti. “I have two daughters, and it was awesome. And now they will be down in a week, so it will feel real. The whole family will be here; it will be good.”
When Hoffman inquired about what Allegretti did in the offseason, I noticed he didn’t talk of fun activities being a focus, like playing a lot of golf. Allegretti again spoke of family responsibilities.
“It was a lot of house hunting over the summer (laughing). So, explored the area, not in the best way, but I definitely got around.”
History is apparently a big interest for Allegretti. He spoke about going into the city and visiting some of the monuments. “I’m a big history guy, so I enjoy that area, and the goal is to get out to a few of the battlefields.”
The Commanders needed offensive line help. Perhaps Allegretti will be one of the good changes Adam Peters has made for this offensive line.