BEARS OTAS RUNDOWN: Talking Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Dillon Thieneman and Other Key Players
From Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears by ALLCITY Network, CHGO Sports
June 4, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 990
About this episode
Hoge & Jahns discuss the standout players from the Bears' OTAs, including Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, while analyzing their potential impact for the upcoming season.
Hoge & Jahns are LIVE with a full Bears OTAs rundown, breaking down the 10 players generating the most buzz at Halas Hall. The guys start with Caleb Williams and react to Ben Johnson’s comments about what it takes to become a top-five quarterback in the NFL. They also discuss Montez Sweat, Jaylon Johnson, and the impact the Bears’ veteran leaders are having as the offseason program continues. Later, the focus shifts to the Bears’ young playmakers, including Rome Odunze and his opportunity to step into a bigger role following the departure of DJ Moore. Plus, thoughts on Luther Burden, rookie safety Dillon Thieneman, Coby Bryant, Zavion Thomas, Sam Roush, and first-round tight end Colston Loveland as they continue to make impressions during OTAs. Who stood out the most? Which players are positioned for breakout seasons? Hoge & Jahns cover all that and more on another LIVE edition of the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
People in this episode
Host: Hoge & Jahns
Topics covered
- Bears OTAs
- Caleb Williams
- NFL quarterbacks
- young playmakers
- offseason program
- player performance
Keywords
- Bears OTAs
- Caleb Williams
- Rome Odunze
- NFL
- player performance
- offseason
- young playmakers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ALLCITY Network, CHGO Sports
Places: Halas Hall
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