James Odunze has responded to Dan Orlovsky’s critique of his son Rome’s performance with the Chicago Bears. Sharing a clip showcasing Rome’s skills, James clarified that his message was directed at Orlovsky and not the team or Caleb Williams.

ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky opined that first-round pick Rome Odunze isn’t getting open, and Odunze’s father fired back with a video of his son open in the end zone but unseen by Williams. Williams was the first overall pick in this year’s NFL draft and then the Bears selected Odunze from Washington ninth overall.

Odunze faced criticism from ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky earlier this week, with which James Odunze — Rome Odunze’s father — took umbrage on social media. Reporters spoke with the wideout and No. 9 overall pick on Friday, September 20, and asked him for his reaction to his father’s online actions and the subsequent fallout.

Through two games to start his NFL career, Chicago Bears rookie first-round pick Rome Odunze has been underwhelming. The receiver has just three catches for 44 yards on nine targets so far. While it wouldn't be a stretch to say Odunze is still adjusting to football

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze has gotten off to a slow start in his first year, catching just three passes for 44 yards in his first two games of the season. The Bears' offense in general has struggled out of the gates with rookie QB Caleb Williams,

Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze's dad claps back at Dan Orlovsky for saying that his son can't get open at the National Football League level.

The Chicago Bears look to bounce back in their Week 3 matchup after taking a tough 19-13 loss to the Houston Texans. The Bears’ offense struggled, including rookies Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze. Retired NFL QB Dan Orlovsky commented on the state of Chicago’s passing game,