Odunze finished the game with four receptions for 77 yards, increasing his season totals to 51 catches for 701 yards and three TDs. He was also clutch Nov. 17 on the Bears’ final drive against the Packers when he caught passes of 16 yards on third-and-19 and 21 yards on fourth-and-3 on back-to-back plays.
“Rome has been consistent from Day 1,” said interim coach Thomas Brown. “When he’s had an opportunity to make plays, the guy constantly shows up. You’re talking about critical moments: fourth-down calls, two-minute drives, winning one-on-one. He’s a separator, has elite twitch, really good ball skills and is a really detailed route runner. I would say he’s been good overall.”
Williams and Odunze continue to strengthen a close bond that began in April. About a week before the draft, they held a throwing session in Los Angeles along with Bears receivers DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. Williams and Odunze later traveled on the same flight to Detroit for the draft, where they were selected by the Bears with the first and ninth overall picks, respectively.
Williams is happy that he and Odunze have embarked on their NFL journeys together.
“It’s been great, to be able to have a young guy with me like Rome, spectacular person, spectacular player,” Williams said. “Being able to have him here and grow with him and our relationship over the years is going to be vital for the team. To be able to continue that and continue to grow that is going to be really fun and really vital. He’s going to get better, especially with the guys he had here this year with him, Rome with DJ and Keenan, two guys who have been doing it for a while. I think it’s helping him being able to watch those guys and how they move and how they work.”
Odunze is just as excited about growing along with Williams.
“From the moment you step on the field with a great player like him, you feel that confidence and I think that you feed off of that from one another and I think that we do that well,” Odunze said. “But you’ve got to go out there and prove it on the field and we have to continue to do that.”
Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze is quickly making a name for himself in the NFL with his exceptional talent and skills. Since being drafted by Chicago in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Odunze has continued to impress coaches, teammates, and fans alike with his rare ability on the field.
Odunze’s speed, agility, and route-running have all been on full display during training camp and preseason games, leading many to believe that he has the potential to become a standout player in the league. Despite being a rookie, Odunze has already shown a level of maturity and professionalism that is rare for a player of his age.
In a recent interview, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus praised Odunze for his work ethic and dedication to improving his game. Eberflus noted that Odunze has been a quick study and has shown a willingness to learn and adapt to the speed and complexity of the NFL game.
With the regular season quickly approaching, all eyes will be on Odunze as he looks to make an impact for the Bears on the field. If he can continue to display his rare ability and continue to develop as a player, there’s no doubt that Odunze will become a key contributor for Chicago in the years to come. Bears fans should be excited about the potential that Odunze brings to the team and the impact he could have on their success this season.
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