Skip to main content
SI

Rome Odunze Could Not Believe This Question About Him And DJ Moore Having A Baby

This was an interesting way to put it.
Michael Kadlick|
Rome Odunze couldn't believe this question.
Rome Odunze couldn't believe this question. | Screenshot via NFL Network

In this story:

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles have put together a strong pass-catching corps surrounding quarterback Caleb Williams, featuring DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, and Cole Kmet—as well as rookies Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III.

Burden, a second-round pick out of Missouri, caught two passes for 29 yards in his NFL debut on Sunday afternoon—a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. During the contest, his teammate in Odunze was asked—in let’s say a rather unique way—about Burden’s skill set.

"Work with me on this one," said the Bears' sideline reporter. "Somebody on your staff told me if you and DJ had a baby, it would be Luther Burden."

Odunze's reaction to the comparison said it all. Check it out below:

"Because of the skillsets that you both bring," she clarified. "Because of your contested ability, and your run-after-the-catch, and because of your speed—and then because of DJ's, obviously, ability to be incredibly versatile."

All Odunze could do was laugh.

Chicago and their new family of pass catchers open up the regular season on Monday, Sept. 8 against the Minnesota Vikings.

More NFL on Sports Illustrated

Add us as a preferred source on Google
Published | Modified
Mike Kadlick
MICHAEL KADLICK

Mike Kadlick is an NFL writer for Sports Illustrated. He’s also a New England Patriots reporter for CLNS Media, where he hosts the Patriots Daily podcast and covers the beat from Gillette Stadium. Before joining SI, Kadlick worked at WEEI sports radio in Boston. He holds a master’s degree in public relations from Boston University. When Kadlick’s not covering football, he can be found running, spending time with his wife and dog, and enjoying all things pizza.

Home/NFL