Allen, it turned out, was just getting his second wind and played five more seasons. Montana wanted to keep playing because elbow ailments took nearly two full seasons from him. Allen chafed as a backup with the Raiders. Webster came to the Chiefs as an assistant coach but instead resumed playing. Aging stars with Super Bowl rings are the ones in greatest demand.
Teams hope their winning ways can be contagious.
When Peterson in 1993 tried turning a playoff team into a Super Bowl contender, he acquired Montana and Allen. That gets players' attention. Players know players and respect guys who have been there and have been successful. Coach Marty Schottenheimer hoped players who had won Super Bowls would sprinkle their magic on his Chiefs. He had Montana and Allen relate their championship experiences to teammates during training camp.