Earlier this week, the Chicago Bears made their first major move in the offseason when they placed the franchise label on wide receiver Allen Robinson. The former Pro-Bowl wide receiver was the first question mark at the training camp last year, when everyone and their brother wondered if and when he would receive an extension.
Robinson, who totaled 102 catches, 1,250 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season, has yet to sign a long-term deal, but is guaranteed about $ 18 million this season under the Bears label. But even though the team knows it has the star receiver towed for at least another year, there is still the big question about who will throw the ball to it.
With commercial rumors and reports about Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spinning faster than the winds at Soldier Field, we have to wonder if trading with Robinson might actually be the key for Bears to acquire its main goal. of quarterback.
In recent weeks, Wilson has talked about the city. The Seahawks defender has been making waves in the last month or so, when he expressed his frustration with the Seahawks organization that it is not sufficiently protected in his pocket. Things intensified further when a report came out saying Wilson was willing to drop his ban clause to play for four other teams, including the Bears, if he formally asked to be treated.
Since then, Bears has made trading a high priority for Wilson. The problem is that Seattle still doesn’t want to trade its franchise defender, and if they do, they think the bears don’t have enough assets to lure them into a deal. This is where Robinson comes in.
Although it is difficult to determine the value of a player in the commercial market, it is possible that Robinson deserves a choice in the first round, probably in the backend of the round. Teams like the New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars, who hold general elections 23 and 25, respectively, are two possible options, given their need in this position. Both teams have plenty of room for the cover and have more options in the first round of this year’s draft.
In addition, Robinson expressed a vague interest in the game and for both teams. The Baltimore Ravens, who have the 27th overall pick, could also be players, but it is said they are not interested in Robinson at this time.
If the Bears find a deal for Robinson that will make them one of those selections, they would have two picks in the first round of this year, albeit in the 1920s, because the draft pick Bears is the 20th. in general. However, it is another key commercial chip and could push Bears’ offer to Seattle over the edge.
Not a secret general manager Ryan Pace is desperate for a quarterback and there is news that the Bears are pushing to make Seattle an offer they can’t refuse. The problem is that their offer is probably not very strong at the moment. Seattle would probably like to receive another solid defender in the deal, which the Bears cannot offer, and NFL teams can only trade draft packages for up to three years in the future.
They can, however, wrap up as many first-round picks as they want, as long as they’re only three years away, according to Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus. Since Pace wants to throw the Seahawks out of the water with a compelling offer, he might consider taking on Robinson to get an extra first-round pick to sweeten the deal.
Are four awards, plus additional assets, too many to give up on Wilson? For some it is, but Peace and the Bears don’t like to overpay for a Wilson-caliber player when their jobs are on the line.
The loss of Robinson in this process would harm the crime, but the class of free agent receptors is quite profound. Enrolling someone like Marvin Jones Jr., Corey Davis, Will Fuller V or even Kenny Golladay and associating them with Darnell Mooney and Anthony Miller would not be the worst thing that could happen. There is also no guarantee that Robinson will be with the Bears after the 2021 season, given that both sides are not yet in a position to reach an agreement on an extension.
If the Bears want to make serious trades for Russell Wilson, they will need every possible advantage to entice Seattle to do so. Robinson could be the key to overstepping the offer. And if the transaction continues, Bears has that extra option to use as an asset to either move to the draft, to use it as a commercial chip for another veteran passer who could become available later in the offseason, such as the Houston Texans. Deshaun Watson defender or Atlanta Falcons defender Matt Ryan. Bears could also be beaten if nothing materializes and draft another impact debutant.
Regardless, the Bears seem ready to do whatever it takes to land Wilson. That should possibly mean parting with Robinson to do so.