8 Chicago Bears who must return in 2021
The Chicago Bears must find a way to bring back a happy Allen Robinson
As of right now, it is more likely that Allen Robinson is gone in 2021. However, this team needs Robinson to return to the roster and the fact he had not been paid yet is astounding. Robinson has made his frustrations known over and over again on social media and also in interviews.
Bears WR Allen Robinson (free agent) said repeatedly this morning that everything is on the table in terms of his future but added in regards to the Bears, "I personally feel like we had an opportunity to be able to get something done over the past 365 days."
— Jeff Dickerson (@DickersonESPN) January 11, 2021
Robinson has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL over the last two years. He has thrived in this offense like he never has before. Not even during his 14-touchdown performance with the Jaguars.
Bears WR Allen Robinson is now scheduled to head into free agency at the age of 27. Over his past two seasons, he has 200 catches for 2,397 yards and 13 TD.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 11, 2021
He has a nasty skillset of route running, contest catch making and red zone prowess seen in these plays below. pic.twitter.com/NtLJZ6cz6S
Since joining the Chicago Bears in 2018, Robinson has increased his catch percentage from 58.5% in 2018 to 63.6% in 2019 and then up to 67.5% this season. His catch rates the last two seasons are the highest he has had in his career.
With the Chicago Bears likely bringing back Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace, clearly, there will be some animosity from Allen Robinson towards the two — or least towards Pace. He was forced to play on an expiring contract once again and that is something he never wanted to see happen again since his knee injury in 2017.
Will Robinson follow the money or will he go after a team with a strong quarterback? He has flourished here in Chicago with Mitch Trubisky, but it seems that he’s not feeling this situation any longer. If I am Ryan Pace, I am doing whatever I can to keep him although the franchise tag would be my very last resort. The Chicago Bears need a happy Allen Robinson.