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Why Robinson accepts Bears franchise tag

March 19, 2021 08:30 AM

Mike Florio and Myles Simmons analyze WR Allen Robinson’s move to accept the Chicago Bears franchise tag worth $18 million and explain why time was of the essence, given NFL free agency.

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