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Home»Bears»Chicago Bears rookie under fire as ‘bust’ amid 2 fumble day against Lions
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Chicago Bears rookie under fire as ‘bust’ amid 2 fumble day against Lions

Jordan SiglerBy Jordan SiglerDecember 22, 20243 Mins Read
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) greets wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) during pregame warmups before their game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) greets wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) during pregame warmups before their game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bears interim head coach made the point after Monday night’s 30-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings that he believed the film would show his players didn’t quit and battled throughout the game.

The same couldn’t be argued in the first half of the Bears’ game on Sunday against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Chicago didn’t take care of the ball on offense and lacked focus, taking numerous penalties against a Detroit defense that is playing mostly backups due to injury.

The defense allowed quarterback Jared Goff and running back Jahmyr Gibbs to move the ball down the field at will.

Rome Odunze fumbles twice against the Detroit Lions in the first half

NFL: Chicago Bears at Buffalo Bills
Aug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA;  Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) and  Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) sit on the bench prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze was especially bad in the first half, helping to account for two lost fumbles. (Wiliams was credited with the first fumble, but it was Odunze’s fault.) The Lions would score a touchdown after the first fumble.

The second fumble came on a pass that would have resulted in a 19-yard gain for the Bears until the rookie coughed up the ball, giving Detroit possession at the Lions’ 40-yard line. Detroit would end up scoring a field goal after the fumble, increasing their lead to 13-0.

Chicago Bears fans were upset with Odunze

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Apr 26, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears first round draft choices Rome Odunze (left) and Caleb Williams (right) pose for photos at a press conference at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

 

Fans on social media were upset with Odunze for his performance against the Lions.

“Odunze is such a bust. Could’ve had a real player like Brian Thomas,” wrote a fan.

“Odunze is gonna be a bust. This team is full of undisciplined bums,” posted another.

“2nd Odunze turnover already lmao thank you bust,” commented a fan.

“Odunze continues to prove hes a bust lol,” wrote another.

“odunze might be some mid smhhhhh,” wrote a fan.

“Rome odunze is another can’t play in cold weather Chicago player,” suggested another.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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