Chicago Bears: What Allen Robinson’s slow start means for his future
By Evan Bruner
Option Three: Draft a replacement
If the Bears’ biggest issue with Robinson is money, the best thing they could do is get a receiver in the draft. The 2022 class appears to feature some very exciting receivers that have WR1 potential.
The Bears don’t have a first-round pick
The thing that makes this option a little more difficult is the Bears don’t have a first-round pick in the 2022 draft. Although there should still be a plethora of talented receivers available on day two, there are no guarantees the Bears will get the receiver they want.
Who could the Bears draft?
One player I always thought would be an excellent fit for the Bears is Purdue receiver David Bell. His playstyle reminds me a lot of Allen Robinson, and his play strength and body control are some of the best in all of college football. The problem is that Bell is playing so well right now that he may not be available by the Bears draft.
Another player with first-round talent who could slide is Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross. Ross was on track to be an early pick in the 2021 draft, but after a spinal injury that caused him to miss the entire 2020 season and being plagued by bad quarterback play this season, Ross’s draft stock has fallen. Injury concerns and recency bias could cause Ross to drop, but the risk could pay off if the Bears gamble on him.
We are too far away from the draft to know what players the Bears will have a chance to take, but the 2022 wide receiver class looks promising and could be worth an early selection.