The Chicago Bears are fresh off of a big comeback win over the Detroit Lions in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season. Unfortunately, they are dealing with a large amount of drama following their win. Allen Robinson, the team's star wide receiver, has requested a trade from the franchise and has removed everything Bears related from his social media pages.
Robinson has been unhappy with the way the team has handled his contract extension negotiations. Players around the league have been getting paid recently and the star wide receiver believes that the Bears should make paying him their priority.
Last season with the Bears, Robinson put together a massive season. He caught 98 passes for 1,147 yards and seven touchdowns. In Week 1, Robinson caught five passes for 74 yards.
All of that being said, if the Bears do end up trading their star wideout, which five teams would be the best trade destinations for him?
5. Minnesota Vikings
While the Vikings aren't the first team that will come up, they could use a wide receiver with the skill set that Robinson possesses. During the offseason, the Vikings were forced to trade star wide receiver Stefon Diggs. That left them with Adam Thielen, first-round rookie Justin Jefferson, and Bisi Johnson as their top targets for Kirk Cousins.
Minnesota struggled to get their passing game going in Week 1 against the Packers. Thielen ended up having a big game, but the Vikings are going to need more. Acquiring Robinson would be a huge step in the right direction and would make the Vikings' offense much more dangerous.
4. San Francisco 49ers
Another intriguing trade destination for Allen Robinson would be the 49ers, who are in need of some help at the position. Deebo Samuel will be out until around Week 4 and behind him the franchise relies on rookie Brandon Aiyuk. Emmanuel Sanders chose to leave town in free agency to sign with the New Orleans Saints.
San Francisco ended up losing to the Arizona Cardinals in their first game of the season. They need to add more offensive firepower and John Lynch should strongly consider pursuing Robinson. Jimmy Garoppolo would be the biggest fan of the move if the 49ers were able to bring the Bears' star onto the roster.
3. Washington Football Team
Next up, the Washington Football Team might be the team with the biggest need for a weapon like Robinson in the NFL. They came through with a surprising win over the Philadelphia Eagles and a wide receiver duo of Terry McLaurin and Robinson would be deadly.
Dwayne Haskins is in his second NFL season and looked much better in Week 1 than he did as a rookie. Robinson would come in and immediately make life easier on the young quarterback. This move would make a ton of sense for Washington.
2. Green Bay Packers
Granted, the Packers received a big game from their wide receivers against the Vikings. Davante Adams racked up 14 receptions for 156 yards and two scores, Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught four passes for 96 yards and a touchdown, and Allen Lazard caught four passes for 63 yards and a touchdown. However, Robinson would be of interest.
Green Bay tried to sign Robinson before he chose to sign with the Bears. Their interest is likely still there. Depending on the price tag, the Packers are a team to keep an eye on, especially if they want to go all-in with Aaron Rodgers for another Super Bowl.
1. New England Patriots
Finally, there is one team that everyone knew would be on this list. That would be Bill Belichick and the Patriots. Belichick seems to always get in on situations like this and there is no question that Robinson would be a welcome addition.
Cam Newton led the Patriots to a Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins, but he could use more weapons. Allen Robinson would slide in nicely alongside of Julian Edelman and N'Keal Harry in the offense. New England is a team that everyone should keep a close eye on as this situation continues to unfold.
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