Kansas City Chiefs
If this report from Jordan Schultz is accurate, and general manager Adam Peters wants to get something back in return for Brian Robinson Jr., trading him to the AFC represents the best-case scenario. And there is one team above all else that makes the most sense.
The Kansas City Chiefs supposedly had a down year in 2024. If winning 15 regular-season games, securing the AFC Championship, and reaching the Super Bowl represent regression, most other teams don't stand a chance.
Kansas City has strengthened its offense. They have a revamped offensive line and more explosiveness at the skill positions. If there was a potential weak link, it centers on the backup running back spot behind lead option Isiah Pacheco.
Kareem Hunt is touted to fill the role right now, but his powers have been on the decline for years. Elijah Mitchell has some decent athleticism, but he didn't play a competitive snap in 2024.
The Chiefs' window is still open. Considering this might be legendary tight end Travis Kelce's final year before retirement, they have to put all their chips on the table. And there's no doubt Robinson is an intriguing option if the Commanders are willing to part ways.
Chicago Bears
The Commanders and Chicago Bears will be closely linked for the foreseeable future. They were the top two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, respectively. And then, there's the Hail Mary miracle that completely shifted the direction of these two storied franchises.
Washington went to the NFC Championship game. Chicago spiraled into the proverbial abyss, firing head coach Matt Eberflus and replacing him with ex-Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
The Bears have also worked hard to ensure Williams is in a better position to thrive moving forward. Their offensive line looks better, they have some superb weapons in the passing game, and D'Andre Swift holds the No. 1 running back role entering 2025.
Adding a more physical backfield force could give the Bears a nice balance. Roschon Johnson is tabbed as Chicago's RB2 currently, but his production has been pedestrian at best over his first two NFL seasons. Robinson's numbers are far greater, and his improving capabilities in the red zone make this a risk worth taking.
Again, trading Robinson to an NFC team represents a risk from Adam Peters' standpoint. But that's not to say he won't if the compensation is too good to refuse.