Keenan Allen pretty serious about staying a Bear.

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I think a lot will depend on how fast CW18 starts off this season. If he tarts relatively quicky and without anything more than a couple of minor issues, it should become obvious that we have the prospects for several strong winning seasons.  Since Allen is now 32, I suspect he has slowed down a bit from his first couple of years.  Not saying he won't be a very productive receiver and a threat to gouge large chunks of yardage.  But that IMO the two main receivers on our offense will be Moore and Odunze.  

If we could give Allen 3 - 5 years with an AAV of something in the low $20M and if it looks like Allen will be playing for a perennial contender, he may want to stick around.  He has already earned just under $80M in his career.  I assume he has invested wisely.  He may be interested in his legacy, and this could give him a first ballot HOF bid at the end of his career. 

The only real issue with this is how his relationship with his wife and family works out.  This is the first time he will be working in a different city and basically will be separated from his family for potentially weeks or months at a time.  I have had to do that when I was working and do not underestimate that stress.  It can really hurt when your career causes you to miss a significant milestone for one of your children.