Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Bengals reporter surprised about Rome Odunze?
Bengals beat writer Ben Baby was surprised that more people haven't been talking about Odunze after the joint practice. Odunze went toe-to-toe with Bengals cornerback D.J. Turner on several reps and won them cleanly, looking sharp throughout.
What happened to Rome Odunze last season?
Odunze fractured his foot after a strong start to the season where he was on pace for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns. He refused surgery and played through the pain, which visibly affected his speed and explosiveness for the rest of the year.
Who did Rome Odunze go up against in the Bears-Bengals joint practice?
Odunze matched up against Cincinnati's best cornerback, D.J. Turner, on several reps during the joint practice and won those matchups cleanly.
Why is there so much pressure on Rome Odunze this season?
The Bears traded D.J. Moore in the offseason and Luther Burden has missed time with a groin injury, putting a lot of weight on Odunze to stay healthy and be effective. His contract situation is also on the line, as the Bears will need to decide whether he fits into their long-term plans alongside Caleb Williams.
How did Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze look in the Bears preseason game against the Bengals?
Williams and Odunze connected on an 18-yard play during the first series of the game. They also likely should have had a first-down conversion on another play, but replays suggested Cincinnati got away with a hold, and Chicago settled for a field goal.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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