Ben Johnson’s big plans for Bears’ Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze
Much of the optimism surrounding the Chicago Bears hiring Ben Johnson as head coach is around his potential impact on wunderkind quarterback Caleb Williams’ development, but, several other key weapons could see an uptick with his arrival.
The Bears invested a top-10 pick on wide receiver Rome Odunze in the 2024 NFL Draft, and while he caught 54 passes for 734 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie, Chicago’s passing game struggled to find any sustained consistency throughout the season.
But, much like Johnson could play a significant role in helping Williams experience the kind of success Jared Goff has with the Detroit Lions, Chicago’s new head coach’s scheme might also bring out the best in the Bears’ weapons such as running back D’Andre Swift, as well as receivers D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen. Odunze, though, could prove to be a focal point.
Will Ben Johnson carve out bigger role for Bears WR Rome Odunze to help Caleb Williams?
In his second season, Odunze could be on the cusp of being a focal point of the Bears’ offense, and Williams’ target hierarchy.
As NFL analyst Dan Pizzuta suggests, there’s a good chance that Johnson will look to replicate how the Lions used Amon-Ra St. Brown, when scheming up Odunze’s opportunities.
“It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Rome Odunze play more from the slot,” Pizzuta writes for The 33rd Team. “In a role similar to Amon-Ra St. Brown. That could give Williams a trusted target for some of those middle-of-the-field routes and and a go-to receiver on slants for an easy completion.
“Odunze was more effective in the slot as a rookie (1.55 yards per route run to 0.97), and his size could work as a power-slot role while still getting opportunities to work outside.”
Williams targeted Odunze 96 times in 2024, and Johnson may look to feature him even more next season, perhaps even as a security blanket for the young quarterback with Moore acting as a field-stretcher on the perimeter.
As a rookie, Odunze had the 11th-highest depth of target across the NFL, at 14.2 yards, and if Johnson is able to further tap into his big-play ability, the Bears’ offense has the potential to be explosive in 2025, and beyond.
Source: https://www.chicitysports.com/bears-ben-johnson-caleb-williams-rome-odunze?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bears-ben-johnson-caleb-williams-rome-odunze
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
LION'S MANE PRODUCT
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.
| Online: | |
| Visits: | 1,677,512,544 |
| Stories: | 8,354,073 |
Whistler Blowers, Insiders
