Rome Odunze

[Dhipur]

I am probably in a minority here but I think Rome was a luxury pick despite other pressing needs. Don't mistake me. He is awesome and was probably bpa..

But Bears already had Moore, Allen, Kmet and Everett for pass catching. When Falcons shocked the world by drafting Penix, Bears should have leveraged the expected QB panic run and traded down with either the Broncos (#12) or Raiders (#13) and then drafted either Latu or Turner or Murphy. Even if they did want to go offense, then they should have drafted an OT or Bowers at 12 or 13. And the extra pick or picks could have been handy in Day 2.

Added benefit would have been Vikes not getting McCarthy.

 

[onebud34]

I am probably in a minority here but I think Rome was a luxury pick despite other pressing needs. Don't mistake me. He is awesome and was probably bpa..

But Bears already had Moore, Allen, Kmet and Everett for pass catching. When Falcons shocked the world by drafting Penix, Bears should have leveraged the expected QB panic run and traded down with either the Broncos (#12) or Raiders (#13) and then drafted either Latu or Turner or Murphy. Even if they did want to go offense, then they should have drafted an OT or Bowers at 12 or 13. And the extra pick or picks could have been handy in Day 2.

Added benefit would have been Vikes not getting McCarthy.

The Vikes getting McCarthy is actually a benefit to the Bears. He'll be a good backup somewhere after the Vikings realized they drafted a rich man's Ponder.

You might as well draft a WR for the future, Odunze gives you that. See what is out there after the draft and plan for the 2025 draft if you're the Bearsz

 

[Anytime23]

It’s only a luxury if you’re short sighted. BPA and Allen is going to be 32 and is only under contract for one year. Maybe not the pick to make the bears their best selves in 2024 but it’s easily the best choice for 2025 and beyond. Plus you just have a WR two great mentors who have been doing it for years and yet another target for your rookie qb.

Allen is also injury prone so if by chance he does go down this looks even more brilliant.

 

[bearsfan1977]

Rome was the right pick. I expect Moore to be extended to coincide with Rome’s rookie contract. It will be tough (not impossible) to keep both Allen and Moore as I would prefer resources are better allocated elsewhere.

Caleb-Moore-Rome-Kmet-Swift is a very promising offensive lineup.

 

[Black Rainbow]

They will be bitching about the offensive line this year...then want another "weapon" next year for sure.

Tale as old as time.

 

[monkforasia]

There were medical concerns with turner and latu. Also why jpj fell. He has injury concerns as well. Murphy wasn't even graded that high. Rome was the right choice.

 

[Bears_804]

Rome was the right pick. I expect Moore to be extended to coincide with Rome’s rookie contract. It will be tough (not impossible) to keep both Allen and Moore as I would prefer resources are better allocated elsewhere.

Caleb-Moore-Rome-Kmet-Swift is a very promising offensive lineup.

Gerald Everett seems to be left out of this discussion a lot. I think he will bring a lot of value to the group as well.

 

[bearsfan1977]

Gerald Everett seems to be left out of this discussion a lot. I think he will bring a lot of value to the group as well.

That’s a good point and I agree.

 

[SugarWalls]

It’s only a luxury if you’re short sighted. BPA and Allen is going to be 32 and is only under contract for one year. Maybe not the pick to make the bears their best selves in 2024 but it’s easily the best choice for 2025 and beyond. Plus you just have a WR two great mentors who have been doing it for years and yet another target for your rookie qb.

Allen is also injury prone so if by chance he does go down this looks even more brilliant.

Also playing in the NFC north now I would bet 9k that Keenan Allen gets injured at some point this year, odunze’s role will expand as this happens.

Maybe the bears re up Keenan for 2 more years and then throw that money at DJ, allowing a transition to DJ / Odunze plus a cheaper option.

In theory the bears shouldn’t have to address WR for years now allowing them to prioritize other needs, and as you mentioned odunze will have top notch mentors.

 

[KittiesKorner]

Who?

 

[Toast88]

I would've been fine with that, but it shook out the way it shook out, and Poles made the decision he did. I'm happy.

What's done is done, and I'm not going to complain about getting a great young receiver to grow with my new anticipated franchise quarterback.

Plus, there's honestly not any WR depth once Keenan Allen inevitably goes down again.

 

[doctorbear]

I am probably in a minority here but I think Rome was a luxury pick despite other pressing needs. Don't mistake me. He is awesome and was probably bpa..

But Bears already had Moore, Allen, Kmet and Everett for pass catching. When Falcons shocked the world by drafting Penix, Bears should have leveraged the expected QB panic run and traded down with either the Broncos (#12) or Raiders (#13) and then drafted either Latu or Turner or Murphy. Even if they did want to go offense, then they should have drafted an OT or Bowers at 12 or 13. And the extra pick or picks could have been handy in Day 2.

Added benefit would have been Vikes not getting McCarthy.

You wanted them to do a trade you have no idea was an option or not?

Are you afraid of the bears finally having a successful qb and expecting a championship in this city?

 

[bamainatlanta]

I would've been fine with that, but it shook out the way it shook out, and Poles made the decision he did. I'm happy.

What's done is done, and I'm not going to complain about getting a great young receiver to grow with my new anticipated franchise quarterback.

Plus, there's honestly not any WR depth once Keenan Allen inevitably goes down again.

But you need to hurry up and devise a plan to flush Flus

 

[cameronkrazie86]

Good news with getting Rome is it eliminates the need for potentially having to reach for a WR next year depending on what happens with Allen's contract. I would like to see them go heavy trenches next year with all of their picks in the first couple rounds.

 

[KittiesKorner]

Trenchers!

 

[Kurtosis]

Good news with getting Rome is it eliminates the need for potentially having to reach for a WR next year depending on what happens with Allen's contract. I would like to see them go heavy trenches next year with all of their picks in the first couple rounds.

100%. I think this sets them up well to address both sides of the line the rest of this draft and next year’s.

 

[Da Coach]

We've got Moore for three more years. Give Allen a nice 4 year deal with nice guaranteed money and an out after year 3.

Might be the best trio in the league locked up for the next three years

 

[Wild_x_Card]

This is the same dude that was taking Fansided predraft rumors as gospel and calling them "the media" repeatedly, not knowing the difference between local bloggers and credible journalism.

 

[KittiesKorner]

This is the same dude that was taking Fansided rumors as gospel and calling them "the media" repeatedly, not knowing the difference between local bloggers and credible journalism.

We have more than a few people with that problem on here

 

[Anytime23]

Good news with getting Rome is it eliminates the need for potentially having to reach for a WR next year depending on what happens with Allen's contract. I would like to see them go heavy trenches next year with all of their picks in the first couple rounds.

They clearly like Jones so what would have been the OL move for those wanting OL at 9? I’m no Nate Davis fan but they weren’t moving on this year. Jenkins is their best OL when healthy, so ppl either want depth OL or a C reach at 9.

Clearly the league wasn’t in love with DL at that spot. They have DE1. They spent a 2nd on their 3T last season. We’re in year 3 of a complete tear down. Next year is when the depth is going to get built up. Prior to drafting Rome they were one injury away from disaster at every premium position spot.

This pick just makes the most sense and it just happens to be the one that fans also wanted.