Allen Robinson is done feeling less wanted by the Bears

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson has had it with the front office.

By now, the Allen Robinson saga with the Chicago Bears had reached a new level. Robinson, who is an impending free agent, can only hope wherever he lands next will understand what caliber player they are getting.

The Bears have a week to decide if they will use their franchise tag on the Pro Bowl wideout or risk losing him in free agency. Robinson will become a free agent March 17 when the doors open for all 31 other NFL franchises to sign him.

It’s about respect for Robinson. Bears general manager Ryan Pace has stated that the team would love to bring him back for the 2021 season. The question now turns to Robinson on if he truly wants to be a member of the Bears’ long-term.

In an interview with PFF’s and NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth, Robinson was honest on his situation entering a crucial week in his career. For now, he just is going with the flow and letting things play out however they see fit.

“If you asked me this question a year ago, you know, you would have probably got a completely different answer,” Robinson told Collinsworth. “But at this point now it’s like, you know if we can work, cool. If not, cool.”

What should the Bears do with Robinson

According to multiple reports, Robinson would not be happy if the Bears signed him to the franchise tag. The tag would have him playing for roughly $18 million in 2021 if the two parties couldn’t reach a long-term goal.

Robinson signed a three-year deal worth $42 million back in 2018. Since then, the 27-year-old receiver has lived up to his side of the bargain, totaling 255 catches, 3,151 yards and 17 touchdowns. The 2020 season was his best, posting a career-high 102 catches for 1,250 yards with six touchdowns.

As free agency looms, Robinson is viewed by many as the top receiver in the class. The franchise tag does not stop teams from trying to add him as he could be dealt under a non-exclusive franchise tag. Teams also could trade for him on the tag should he hold out and refuse to sign.

What’s Robinson worth via trade? That question soon could be answered if Pace places the tag on him without the intent of offering a deal in the future.