By Sunday 
Caleb Williams is already showing signs of leadership—and Rome Odunze is a big part of that
If you’re a Chicago Bears fan, you’ve probably already cleared your schedule for Sundays this fall. New head coach. New quarterback. New vibes. The whole city is buzzing. But if you want to know who Caleb Williams is truly watching—who he believes could be one of the Bears’ biggest weapons in 2025—it’s not just Keenan Allen. It’s second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze.
The tweets say it all
In this golden age of social media sleuthing, fans caught on fast. Just a few days ago, Bears fans were treated to a rewatch of Odunze’s slick double-move against Lions’ rookie Terrion Arnold during the Thanksgiving showdown. The play? A masterclass in route running that left Odunze wide open for a would-be touchdown. While the pass ended up going to Keenan Allen for the score, the subtle brilliance of Odunze’s movement didn’t go unnoticed.
Least of all by Caleb Williams.
The Bears’ rookie quarterback “liked” the clip and later retweeted another gem—Odunze’s clutch fourth-down grab against the Vikings. That catch, made in traffic, helped spark a comeback drive that almost forced an upset. You don’t retweet stuff like that unless you’re feeling it.
And clearly, Caleb is.
Why it matters
This isn’t just your average “quarterback hypes up his teammate” moment. These subtle social signals show that Williams is locked in—not just on his own development, but on building trust and chemistry with a key young receiver who might just become his go-to target.
Let’s not forget, Odunze was the Bears’ other first-round pick this past draft. He came in with high expectations and showed flashes of brilliance in Year 1. Now, with Williams under center and Ben Johnson calling the plays, the stage is set for a breakout campaign.
This is how great tandems start. A little Twitter buzz. A lot of film study. Mutual respect. And a deep ball or two.
Off the field, same energy
While Williams has been enjoying his offseason—yes, including leading a NSFW chant at a Chicago music festival—he’s also proving that when it comes to game prep, he’s already doing the work. And maybe the best part? He’s making Bears football fun again.
Whether it’s in a film room or on your feed, it’s clear Williams sees something special in Odunze. And if that chemistry spills over into Sundays, the Bears might finally have a young offensive duo worth believing in.