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Chicago Bears WR Allen Robinson.
He’s at it once more. Chicago Bears vast receiver Allen Robinson is recruiting gamers on Twitter, which is one thing he’s no stranger to. Robinson not too long ago advised security Eric Berry come to Chicago, and final season, he additionally recruited former Jags wideout Allen Hurns.
First, Robinson tweeted out a photograph of an announcement that the Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing veteran vast receiver Marqise Lee. Robinson tagged the Bears’ staff Twitter account, together with some eyeball emojis, intentionally drawing consideration to Lee’s newly accessible standing.
Then, Robinson retweeted a fan who tagged him in a publish talking of reuniting him together with his former teammate. A fan on Twitter requested Robinson: “Ought to daBears reunite Marquis [sic] Lee with Allen Robinson?” Robinson responded by retweeting it.
It’s apparent Robinson wouldn’t thoughts being reunited with Lee; they spent 4 seasons as teammates in Jacksonville from 2014-2017. However would Lee be a stable alternative for the recently-departed Taylor Gabriel?
Questions About Well being Encompass WR Marqise Lee
GettyJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 27: Marqise Lee of the Jacksonville Jaguars is tended to by the Jaguars coaching employees after struggling an damage throughout the second quarter of a sport towards the New York Jets at TIAA Financial institution Area on October 27, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photograph by James Gilbert/Getty Photographs)
Previous to the 2018 season, Lee was comparatively injury-free. He began 29 video games from 2014-2017, whereas enjoying in 53. In that point, he racked up 171 catches for simply over 2,100 yards and eight touchdowns. Issues took a flip for Lee in 2018, when he suffered ACL, MCL and PCL tears in his left knee. He adopted that up with a visit to the injured reserve record final season when a shoulder damage took him out.
The very best season of Lee’s profession got here alongside Robinson. In 2016, Lee caught 63 passes for 851 yards and three scores, and he had a stable displaying the next 12 months. Lee snagged 56 balls for 702 yards and three touchdowns in 2017, however has did not make an affect since as a result of damage.
Contemplating his damage historical past, there’s little doubt Lee will come at an inexpensive value. He turns 29 in November (he’s mainly 9 months youthful than Taylor Gabriel), and he could be an ideal slot in Matt Nagy’s offense. He brings a much bigger physique than Gabriel did — Lee is 6’0″ and is only a tad slower — however he can basically fill the identical function, IF he’s wholesome. And that’s the important thing.
Allen Robinson Is aware of a Factor or Two About Recovering From Torn ACLs
Robinson, who tore his ACL in Jacksonville’s first sport of the 2017 season, was traded to the Bears the next 12 months. He has recovered in a powerful trend, turning into Chicago’s finest offensive participant, catching 153 passes for 1,901 yards and 11 touchdowns in his two seasons with the staff.
Robinson not too long ago instructed Jim Rome the damage helped him develop as a participant. “I’m very grateful for struggling that, as a result of I believe it took me to a standpoint mentally that I don’t know if I’d be at proper now if I didn’t have that damage. I believe it challenged me in numerous other ways I hadn’t been challenged earlier than.”
Maybe Robinson, based mostly on what he is aware of about Lee, feels his former Jags teammate will be capable to overcome his accidents similarly. Maybe he’d similar to to play together with his pal once more. Both method, if Lee is nice to go bodily, he could be an intriguing piece for Chicago so as to add.
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