Receiver Allen Robinson has been the most consistent player on the Chicago Bears’ offense over the last three seasons, which despite the unit’s struggles has been an impressive feat.
But Robinson isn’t without his faults, as evidenced in Sunday night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. Robinson led the Bears with 74 yards on eight receptions and two touchdowns. But he could’ve had three scores if not for a failed contested catch on Chicago’s first offensive drive of the game.
“[Robinson] said he ended up catching the football until he was kind of getting ready to go to the ground,” said receivers coach Mike Furrey, “and I guess [Packers cornerback Kevin] King came in from the side and ended up hitting it out, but him and I both would tell you that no matter what King did or the play that King made, that he needs to make that catch.”
Robinson has been one of the best receivers in contested catch situations since joining the Bears in 2018. And while he’s been far from perfect, he remains the offense’s most important weapon.
With the offense still struggling, Robinson remains on track for his second straight 1,000-yard season. He has 71 catches for 829 yards and four touchdowns through the first 11 games.
