Rome Odunze downplays his father's recent criticism of the Bears

The fathers of 2024 first-round receivers are suddenly calling out their sons’ teams.

Earlier this week, Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison Sr. had some pointed criticisms of his son’s team, the Cardinals. More recently, the father of Bears receiver Rome Odunze vented about his team’s offense on social media.

Marvin Harrison Jr. was the fourth pick in the 2024 draft. Rome Odunze was the ninth overall selection.

Following Chicago’s 47-42 win over the Bengals — during which Rome Odunze had no catches on three targets — his father, James, reposted a social-media message asking whether the Bears would trade Rome “ to a team that will actually throw to him .” James Odunze reposted another message that said Rome “should be seeing at least 10 targets per game.” James Odunze also rep