The Chicago Bears have had a disappointing season, currently sitting at 4-9. Coming into the year, expectations were that the Bears would be competitive and in contention for a wild card playoff spot. While they have shown flashes of competitiveness in some games, they’ve been blown out far too often. A prime example of this was last week’s blowout loss to the 49ers, where the team struggled from start to finish.
Despite the rough season, one bright spot has emerged — rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze. His performances have provided hope for the future and given fans something to be excited about amid a challenging year.
Through 13 games, Rome Odunze has:
585 receiving yards
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3 touchdowns
10 contested catches on 13 attempts
30 first downs
201 yards after catch
What makes these numbers even more impressive is that he ranks third in targets among Bears wide receivers. Just imagine the impact he could have if he were the team’s first or second option. James Odunze, Rome’s father, shared his thoughts in a quote tweet on Twitter (now X), offering brutal criticism of the Bears offense and an indictment on Shane Waldron’s performance over his nine games with the team.
1,500 https://t.co/GO6SSGlWDv
— JAMES ODUNZE (@JamesOdunze) December 10, 2024
James Odunze might have a point.
Rome’s dad definitely has a valid point. However, breaking into any NFC North team as the No. 1 wide receiver is no easy feat, given the depth of talent in the division. If Rome had been a bigger focal point in the Bears offense early on, it’s reasonable to believe he could have surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in his rookie season. With four games remaining, he would need to deliver some exceptional performances to reach that milestone.
Through 13 games, Rome Odunze has:
585 receiving yards
3 touchdowns
10 contested catches on 13 attempts
30 first downs
201 yards after catchHe is third in targets among Bears wide receivers. pic.twitter.com/oDCaDbTe3x
— Dave (@dave_bfr) December 11, 2024
That said, the most important takeaway is the obvious growth and developing chemistry between rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze. Despite a challenging season for Chicago, the future looks promising for this young duo.
