Me shipmate Keenan Allen be standin' firm, sayin' "I be not takin' a pay cut after me finest plunderin'!"
2024-03-16
Arrr mateys, the Los Angeles Chargers be forced to part ways with Keenan Allen, as the scallywag refused to surrender some of his riches despite a grand haul of 108 catches. Aye, tough decisions be made on the high seas of the NFL!
In the realm of 17th-century pirate lingo, Keenan Allen dodged becoming a Chicago Bear by refusing to walk the plank of a pay cut offered by the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers were staring down the barrel of a $23.1 million cannonball, but Allen, like a treasure-hoarding buccaneer, wasn't willing to part with his gold like his shipmates Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack had. With a swaggering confidence, Allen declared, "I’m not doing it. I just came off my best season, so it’s not happening." Despite missing a few battles, Allen showcased his plunder with 108 catches, 1,243 yards, and seven touchdowns, earning a well-deserved sixth Pro Bowl nod.The Bears ultimately welcomed Allen aboard, surrendering a fourth-round booty for his services. While Chicago prepares to hoist Caleb Williams as their new signal caller after relinquishing Justin Fields to the Steelers, the Chargers find themselves marooned without Allen and Mike Williams. With the fifth pick in the draft, Los Angeles aims to replenish their depleted armory with a top receiver.On the flip side, the Bears are arming Williams with an arsenal of weapons including D.J. Moore, Cole Kmet, and D'Andre Swift. Moore had a banner year in Chicago, while Kmet also shone brightly. With the ninth pick in the draft, the Bears look to continue their raid for talent in the upcoming season.Batten down the hatches and stay tuned to Fox News Sports for more swashbuckling updates on this high-seas saga.