The extra intensity that comes with padded practice seemed to bring more out of Allen, based on reports from those in attendance. Kaytron Allen is making a splash in pads at Commanders training campAnd as fourth-year defensive back Quan Martin found out to his cost, Allen has a mean stiff-arm that deserves respect. Even so, this duo brings a finesse element rather than true power, and that's where Allen comes in. While Allen wants to be much more than a short-yardage and red-zone option, that's not a bad way to get an immediate foot in the door. Kaytron Allen can carve out an immediate rookie role in Commanders' backfieldThe Commanders saw something in Allen that others didn't.