NFL Draft HOT TAKES: Is Rome Odunze the BEST WR in the draft class?! | This Is Football

Kevin Clark is joined by CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli to give their NFL Draft hot takes. Is Caleb Williams the franchise-changing QB the Bears need? Is Rome Odunze the best Wide Receiver in the Draft? Should age be a concern for Jayden Daniels & Michael Penix Jr.?
0:00 Tom Fornelli joins This Is Football
2:35 Michael Penix Jr.’s mirror photo
5:30 Is Caleb Williams a franchise-changing QB for the Bears?
10:40 Is Rome Odunze the best WR in this draft class?
13:48 Are WRs overvalued in this year's NFL Draft?
18:33 Should age be a concern for Jayden Daniels & Michael Penix Jr.?
25:45 How good are the edge rushers in this year's Draft?
31:42 How will Brock Bowers translate to the next level?
36:40 Will Olu Fashanu struggle to run block in the NFL
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[@Swerve-Online]

I like the Devonte Adam's comp for Rome and the Antoino Brown comp for Nabors. I'll take Nabors.

[@apc3036]

Out of those 2 maybe. MHJ is a HOF'er though.

[@toxickingchristian2645]

⁠@@apc3036Malik is a HOF too

[@chrismorris5615]

In respect to your comments on MPJ and his sack rate... On Thursday, the UW offensive line received the Joe Moore Award - a relatively new accolade given to the nation's top college line - by beating out Georgia, LSU and Oregon.Dec 21, 2023 They were even given the award as the top offensive line in the country...he can run, he didnt need to.

[@DetroitTyler]

Rome to me might be the most NFL ready with his size and aggression on 50/50 type catches, Nabers release off the line looks to be a weakness and depending on how he attacks that in the offseason could forecast his success. And Harrison Jr. didn't really improve much if at all last year which could put into question his ceiling, although he seems to have all the tools and ready to make an instant impact because he did show high level consistency.

[@jasoneng3161]

I think for Harrison this season was not amazing, but hard to show more with McCord at qb haha. Definitely wasn’t bad, and the consistent bodes well for the NFL

[@Topcommentgawd]

no it’s obvious yall running out stuff to talk about

[@Lyfe2Shortz]

Wr value will always be high in the draft cause they help your qb reach their potential quicker. What was Josh Allen before Diggs? What was Joe burrow before Chase?

[@axe2grind244]

What was Steph Diggs before Allen? A fringe 90 catch 1k yard guy.

[@Lyfe2Shortz]

@@axe2grind244huh? He had multiple 1,000 yard seasons with case keenum throwing to him😂 Diggs was already certified

[@LucZac11]

Why do people feel the need to spark controversy? To get attention? Or you just don't know what ur talking bout?

[@Aj-B44]

Most of the time it’s just for attention

[@Hiphiphooray490]

Because there’s been no games for months and there won’t be. Did you want another mock draft? Yeah, everyone knows it’s MHJ.

[@fantasypolice]

​@@Hiphiphooray490there's casual, then there's misinformed. Then there's you. Fans, media, scouts, front offices all have variable opinions on the three. You clearly aren't following pre-draft content. Anyone who actually breaks down reasons for a specific player, typically don't have MHJ first. This indicates that people who ASSUME things tend to keep ASSUMING things (for reasons they don't understand). This was the issue with Trevor Lawrence, who I had a 2nd round grade on. MHJ is by far the better prospect but people with limited knowledge fall for the buzz, the name, the size and the group think and immediately anoint him #1.

[@Meech-ip4tu]

You’re him bro

[@dariendean6991]

Yeah because everyone knew Puka Nakua was the best WR last year right ? The projections aren't always correct people.

[@hillhillman3909]

"Brock Bowers is a slot receiver with a odd body shape" 💯💯💯💯

[@chrismorris5615]

Rome is a beast I like this take, I have seen alot of his games. He is the most physical, gets contested catches the best, and has crazy strong hands, he takes the ball out of the air and other peoples hands. I think MHJ and Nabers are fantastic and legit guys as well, what a great class. Rome is by far the best run blocker of the 3 as well, like this guy said...the most complete of the 3.

[@kennethdixon6458]

The problem with Tom's take on Bowers is he is better at blocking than LaPorta, Pitts, Kincaid and other receiving TEs that are bigger than him. I'd buy it if he were a terrible blocker. But he's not. And some of them are and are still having success in the NFL. Andrews stays off the field most of the time when the Ravens run.

[@drizzle452]

As a Bears fan I’d love to get Odunze but MHJ is the best. I watch college more than NFL and watched plenty of them both…MHj is a Dude.

[@bakedogg98]

Wait so is that even a play or is it just a formation?

[@user-se7ul6zt1l]

Is this is a hot take? He’s 2nd or 3rd best in every ranking.

[@Filterfinder]

Do you think having a 5 year qb in college makes the wrs look better than they are in game tape?

[@ant7158]

What about Bo Nix age 🤔

[@sebastianshaw4031]

Jets Giants and Vikings trying to trade up

[@mark11967AD]

The guest here on the show just said, “You can’t come up with a better situation” for a young QB. Well actually you can. By not being satisfied. The O Line is a QBs security. Period. Football is a violent ultra speed gauntlet if you will. It’s no coincidence Patrick Mahomes has one of the top 5 O Lines in football. Same with Detroit. Easily could have been in the Super Bowl. Bears have a mediocre line at best and not great depth. The number one mission for Caleb Williams to thrive should be developing a superior offensive line and receiver core. Allen is 32 and is no stranger to missing patches of games with injuries. You need O Line upgrades as well as receiver. Ryan Poles at No 9 needs to grab Odunze or one of the big name OTs. Show your young QB when it comes to his success in Chicago you mean business. Go 🐻!

[@Dr_1212]

🤔

[@jessesmith7836]

Who is dude to even give an opinion? Like everyone can have their opinion but why is his on ESPN? Who is this guy? “Penix is tapped out” and also “Penix showed most growth in year 5” is a weird take..

[@MUTV2]

MHJ is one of the best WR prospects of the century and people really trying to say odunze is better lol

[@terrellbivens6927]

What makes him so much better than all the other receivers in this draft. I think he’s great but what makes him head and shoulders better than the rest?

[@milehighboost5521]

Similar to some saying maye or Daniels is better than Caleb. Just need something to talk about or being contrarian for the attention or clicks. Clearly that approach is known to work.

[@pacificbeatz5440]

No

[@axe2grind244]

If I were Buffalo id be talking to Chicago right now about moving to 9 to get this dude if he is still there. Bears need picks and the Bills have some to give.

[@Lyfe2Shortz]

If we going off pure wr. Rome and Marvin the best out the class. If you wanna say who’s the better playmaker than Nabers, similar to Deebo

[@user-eo5tr3uh9e]

God awful takes for people who get paid to talk football! Wow

[@samuelshaw2661]

Terrible take on Brock bowers will never watch this again