Is Allen Robinson the Spark the Bears Desperately Need?

Nick Hennion
Sep 4, 2018 · 2 min read

Allen Robinson has built a name for himself as a premier NFL wide receiver. After signing with the Bears, he has some high expectations to meet.

The former Jacksonville Jaguar signed a three-year, $42 million contract this offseason, and at the first day of training camp open to the public Saturday, fans were clamoring to get a look at the new signing.

Steve Canty, a lifelong Bears fan, said Robinson was an essential signing for the Bears.

“He was definitely brought in to be the number one guy,” Canty said. “Since Alshon Jeffrey left there was a big hole…and the Bears definitely filled the biggest need on the team.”

Dan Wiederer, a Bears beat writer for the Chicago Tribune, stressed the importance of the offensive side of the ball for the Bears.

“I think that at this stage of their rebuild, [the Bears] understand that they need to bring in difference makers….and obviously that means being very aggressive on the offensive side of the ball,” Wiederer said.

Wiederer added that the offseason mantra revolved around three words — get Mitch [Trubisky] help. The offensive focus came after hiring new head coach Matt Nagy, a former offensive coordinator, as well as having a top ten defense last season, according to Pro Football Reference.

Additionally, the emphasis on the offensive side of the ball left fans optimistic that the team would have a good season.

“[The Bears] are a young team, and I think Coach Nagy will do well with this group,” said Chicago-native Bob McCallum. “I’ve got pretty high expectations for this team. Maybe not Super Bowl, but playoffs I could see.”

Even as attention centered around the offense, fans agreed it wouldn’t be enough for the Bears to solely rely on one side of the ball.

“It’s the old saying that offense wins game, but defense wins championships,” McCallum said. “[The Bears] need to find that balance, and it’s going to take both to find success.”

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