Keenan Allen shoots down the idea of ​​joining the NFC Dumpster Fire

Chicago Bears veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen is not having a typical season in the Windy City. Allen, whom the Bears acquired from the Los Angeles Chargers in the offseason, has gotten off to a slow start.

Allen has recorded 39 receptions (71 targets) for 368 yards and three touchdowns through nine games this season. The 32-year-old wide receiver is on pace for 60 receptions (110 targets) for 569 yards and five touchdowns, which would be a big drop from what he did last season with the Chargers.

The veteran receiver is scheduled to be a free agent after this season, meaning he could go elsewhere or hopefully re-sign in the Windy City. Allen was on “The Big Dog Show” with David Kaplan and Bears teammate Marcedes Lewis, where he was asked about his future.

According to Brendan Surgue of the Bears WireAllen told Kaplan and Lewis that he would like to play in LA or Chicago in 2025. However, the broadcaster also mentioned that he or his agent have had conversations with Bears GM Ryan Poles.

At the same time, Allen made it clear that there is one team in the NFC that he does not want to play for – the New York Giants. Kaplan asked the wide receiver about the Giants as a proposed free agent and said with a laugh, “No, definitely not the Giants.”

I don’t think anyone would blame Allen for rejecting the idea of ​​the Giants, who have been a dumpster fire this season. Their starting QB play has been less than stellar, which is why their offense has looked terrible this season.

Additionally, the way New York went about trading star running back Saquon Barkley last year probably doesn’t help them.

That said, Allen would come back to the Windy City next season at a reasonable price, not a bad idea to pair with DJ Moore and Rome Odunze. While Allen hasn’t played like the same guy we saw in Los Angeles over the past few years, the Bears could do wonders by maintaining that continuity for another year with Caleb Williams.

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