Bears WR Rome Odunze predicted to have breakout season under Ben Johnson

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The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2025 NFL season, where there's plenty of excitement with new head coach Ben Johnson leading the charge.

There's no shortage of talent on the roster, including some young players poised to make big contributions in 2025. NFL.com's Bucky Brooks unveiled his 2025 All-Breakout Team that featured one prominent second-year player: Wide receiver Rome Odunze, who he believes will benefit significantly from the addition of Johnson.

Ben Johnson’s arrival and Caleb Williams’ expected development should result in increased production for the Bears’ WR2 in 2025. As a big-bodied playmaker with sticky hands and rugged running skills, Odunze can excel as a possession receiver in a ball-control offense that frequently targets the middle of the field. With Williams instructed to play on time, the QB should find the second-year receiver early and often, with opponents forced to defend a multi-faceted attack that efficiently mixes run and pass plays with a creative approach.

The addition of Johnson will no doubt elevate the entire offense, and there are some young playmakers, like Odunze, who serve to benefit the most. Brooks believes Odunze has the potential to thrive as a target in the middle of the field and could benefit from the abundance of weapons on the field.

Odunze had a respectable rookie season with 54 receptions for 734 yards and three touchdowns despite being the third receiver behind DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. But with Allen no longer in Chicago, the stage is set for Odunze to have a bigger role on offense – especially with Johnson running the show and as his rapport with Williams continues to flourish.

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears WR Rome Odunze predicted to have breakout season

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