The Chicago Bears are 5-3 and very much in the NFC playoff picture. But instead of basking in mid-season success, the team is dealing with a surprising distraction: an account appearing to belong to wide receiver Rome Odunze’s father has publicly called for the Bears to trade his son — claiming the team isn’t using him enough in the passing game.
It’s a bizarre headline, especially considering Odunze’s solid production. Through nine games, he’s recorded 31 receptions for 473 yards and five touchdowns, while being targeted on over 25% of his routes — the highest rate on the team. Rome has 56 targets which is the most on the team and tied for 22nd in the NFL. So while the Bears offense has been up and down, it’s clear Odunze is still considered a key part of the passing attack.
That makes the public trade demand even more puzzling, especially for a winning team with a young quarterback and wide receiver still developing chemistry. Odunze and Caleb Williams seemed to hit the ground running early in the season, with big plays and moments. But recent struggles — including just three targets and zero catches last week — have seemingly sparked frustration.
Still, it’s hard to imagine Rome himself wants this drama. He seems focused and mature, and airing grievances publicly feels like an unnecessary distraction — one that could undermine the strong relationship he and Williams are building.
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For now, it’s noise. But if it grows louder, the Bears will have a real situation to manage.
Rome Odunze’s father is short sighted and selfish. His son is definitely a part of the team and has been effectively used. Football is not an individual player game, it’s all about teamwork and everybody plays a part.
I get he wants his son to get the ball more often. I think we all would love to see Rome getting 100 yds and a couple of td catches per game. But as a grown ass man that’s some childish behavior. Hopefully Rome sets his dad straight and tells him to knock that silly crap off. It’s just a bad look to have your pops constantly crapping on the team who made your dreams come true by drafting you. Especially with them winning and how well hes done this year with the Bears.
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Rome Odunze’s father may want his son to have the ball more often but that’s typical of dads who want their sons to be the star of the team. He’s not going to get his way because the Bears have other talent on the team and the ball needs to be spread around.
Silly the only reason you could have had that many guyfriends is that none of them would go on a second date with you