The Chicago Bears have high hopes for their 2024 first-round picks, Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, both of whom had solid rookie seasons but enter 2025 with tempered expectations. Coach Ben Johnson's arrival marks a shift as Williams struggles to outshine Jayden Daniels of the Commanders, while Odunze is in competition with other rookie receivers. Despite these challenges, both players were highly esteemed in their draft class, with Williams touted as a generational talent and Odunze almost being the first wide receiver selected.

Bleacher Report noted that Williams had a fluctuating rookie season with over 3,500 passing yards and solid rushing numbers, while Odunze managed 734 receiving yards on 54 catches. The Bears’ ranking among NFL offensive building blocks remains low, particularly due to underwhelming performances in the running back department, highlighting the team's need for improvement to live up to the potential of these promising young players.