Pace would have been foolish not to use the tag on Robinson when the sides couldn’t reach an agreement on a long-term extension. In 2020, Robinson had 102 catches — 41 more than rookie Darnell Mooney, the second-best Bears receiver. Robinson turned those 102 grabs into 1,250 yards and six touchdowns. He has been a consistent playmaker over three seasons in Chicago, and on top of that, teammates and coaches laud him as the ultimate professional.
With the franchise tag applied, can Allen Robinson and the Chicago Bears now work toward a win-win contract solution?
