The Chicago Bears had three players named to the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl roster in kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson, outside linebacker Khalil Mack and safety Eddie Jackson. Nose tackle Eddie Goldman, cornerback Kyle Fuller and punt returner Tarik Cohen were all named alternates.
One name glaringly missing from that list is wide receiver Allen Robinson, who has been the lone bright spot on a dismal Bears offense this season. Robinson has 83 receptions for 1,023 yards and seven touchdowns in 14 games this season. He became the first Bears receiver to eclipse 1,000 yards in a season since Alshon Jeffery in 2014.
But perhaps most impressive are the circumstances under which Robinson has achieved his impressive season. The Bears offense has been mediocre to say the least, and opposing teams knew that the ball was going Robinson’s way. And he still managed to post three 100-yard games this season.
If there was one Bears player that earned a Pro Bowl nod this season, it was Robinson, who wasn’t even named an alternate.
Robinson’s snub from the Pro Bowl was a hot topic on Twitter, where teammates, media and fans sounded off on how Allen Robinson was A-Robbed.
Whoever is in charge (because it’s clearly not A Rob) of pro bowl should check themselves
— Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) December 18, 2019
Love the fact that a lot of our guys got recognized but the fact that my guy @AllenRobinson didn’t even get a sniff at a #ProBowl makes me think this entire system is rigged!! Dudes been flat out balling all year long!! #FreeARob
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) December 18, 2019
Well deserved Pro Bowl nods for Bears Khalil Mack, Eddie Jackson, and Cordarrelle Patterson. But if you watch Allen Robinson WORK, every single day, and put up the numbers he has so far (1,023 rec. yds) in an offense that struggled often, you would call him All-Pro.
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) December 18, 2019
Allen Robinson deserved to make the Pro Bowl over Chris Godwin. Allen Robinson is the sole focus of opposing defenses every game and yet he continues to produce. Godwin has the benefit of playing with Mike Evans to take pressure off of him. ARob doesn't have that luxury.
— Tyler Woods (@Tylow237) December 18, 2019
Khalil Mack, Cordarrelle Patterson and Eddie Jackson are headed to the Pro Bowl. Eddie Goldman, Kyle Fuller and Tarik Cohen are named alternates. And apparently no one watched Allen Robinson play football this season. #Bears
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) December 18, 2019
My one overwhelming reaction to #Bears #ProBowl selections: Allen Robinson was snubbed. 83 catches, 1000+ yds, 7 TD’s. Not even an alternate? 🤔
— Mike Berman (@MikeBermanNBC) December 18, 2019
Allen Robinson? More like Allen was Robbed son
— Trill Gate$ (@trill7gates) December 18, 2019
Allen Robinson not getting into the pro bowl is criminal #Bears #🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/BQu8W6r0ye
— Justin Ryan (@JustinTommyRyan) December 18, 2019
If Allen Robinson isn’t in the Pro Bowl that’s fine with me. He’ll just come into next season with a chip on his shoulder. That’s also fine with me.
— AJ (@AJDesai4) December 18, 2019
good morning everyone except those who didn't vote allen robinson into the pro bowl pic.twitter.com/aDrbCw4sxd
— David Miniel (@DavidAMiniel) December 18, 2019
Even a Packers fan acknowledged the obvious:
Biggest Pro Bowl Snubs IMO:
Za’Darius Smith
Eric Kendricks
Courtland Sutton
Allen Robinson
Tyrann Mathieu— Nick 🧀 (@NBDNick05) December 18, 2019