Keenan Allen's agent accuses the Chargers of falsehood regarding his trade to the Bears.
Joby Branion, the representative of newly acquired Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen, offered a compelling rebuttal to comments made by Los Angeles Chargers GM Joe Hortiz regarding last week's headline-making trade.
In a surprising transaction, the Chargers traded the esteemed six-time Pro Bowler and cherished fan favorite to the Bears for what some consider a minimal cost�a mere fourth-round draft pick. Addressing the media on Thursday, Hortiz asserted that the Chargers had presented Keenan Allen with "multiple different options and just none of them worked out," as reported by Eric Smith of Chargers.com.
Responding to a tweet from The Athletic's Daniel Popper concerning Hortiz's remarks, Branion refuted the notion that his client had been presented with multiple offers. Branion insisted that the Chargers had extended only one offer to Allen, emphasizing their desire for him to accept a reduction in pay.
The decision to trade Keenan Allen was among the initial significant moves executed by the Hortiz-Jim Harbaugh administration. The Chargers also opted to release two-time 1,000-yard receiver Mike Williams in a cost-cutting measure, with the former 2017 first-round pick subsequently signing with the New York Jets.
For his illustrious career, the soon-to-be 32-year-old Allen has amassed an impressive stat line, tallying 904 receptions for 10,530 yards and seven touchdowns. His final season with the Chargers saw him achieve a career-high of 108 receptions.
Keenan Allen's addition promises to be a game-changer for the Bears, especially alongside superstar wide receiver D.J. Moore. With Allen bolstering the receiving corps, the Bears' offensive potential is boundless. Paired with likely first overall draft pick Caleb Williams, Allen provides another perennial 1,000-yard target for the Bears' quarterback. Despite occasional setbacks due to injuries, Allen has notched 1,000-yard seasons in six of his 11 NFL campaigns.
The newly formed trio of Allen, Moore, and Williams ignites a sense of long-term optimism among Bears fans, following a challenging three-year period in the Windy City.
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