Rome Odunze’s Advice Falls Flat, Leaving Aspiring Players Disheartened in ‘Hard Knocks’
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Bears fans are well-acquainted with the enthusiasm and wisdom of rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze. Known for his positivity, Odunze recently offered valuable advice to two ninth-graders on preparing for game situations during practice, as revealed in the latest episode of “Hard Knocks.”
Odunze shared, “The more you prepare, the more you practice, the better you’ll be in real-game situations. Like Kobe Bryant said, he never took a shot in a game that he hadn’t practiced 1,000 times. The same goes for football. You should never catch a ball in a game that you haven’t caught a thousand times in practice, or a route you haven’t run before.”
Love this advice #Bears rookie WR Rome Odunze gave to two 9th graders, quoting Kobe Bryant.pic.twitter.com/FFivy6CPTO
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 14, 2024
Odunze represents the kind of player Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus strive to add to their roster each season. The Bears consistently emphasize the importance of character over sheer talent, and Odunze exemplifies both qualities perfectly.
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Listen to the insightful advice Rome Odunze gave young, aspiring football players in ‘Hard Knocks’
