Robert Quinn Standoff
Oh, Robert, Chicago is collectively sighing upon the news that Robert Quinn is holding out on mandatory minicamps this week. Since the trade away of Khalil Mack, many have speculated that the 32-year-old time in Chicago may be coming to an end. He's not getting any younger, has an expensive contract and is high value following his 21 sacks last season.
Most people close to the Bears assumed they'd keep him to keep the young defense in line, he loves the city and organization but might not want to stay for our rebuild as he's still chasing a Super Bowl ring.
The Bears however don't necessarily need to comply with the holdout. They have him under contract for the next three years and aren't hurting for cap space. Other teams would likely lowball the Bears after hearing about the holdout, Poles can pretty much do as he pleases in this situation.
Another point for Quinn is that his holdout could be in an effort to avoid Eberflus's high-intensity practices, seeing how his bones are growing old the veteran may be trying to avoid them as long as possible. Worst case scenario he takes his fines for minicamp and regroups with the team in July. Otherwise, he can sit at home till the Bears receive an offer that they like. I know one thing, Bobby Boucher would never.
Article Written by: Joseph Scott King
