WATCH: Olamide Zaccheaus ready to work with DJ Moore, Rome Odunze |
Tony Crumpton
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- Monday, March 17 2025
New Chicago Bears receiver Olamide Zaccheaus spoke to the media for the first time as a Bear to discuss why he chose Chicago, his excitement for playing with DJ Moore and Rome Odunze and more.
“I think primarily I’ll be more in the slot,” Zaccheaus said in the press conference. “Having the ability to move outside and move around in offense is something I pride myself in doing.” Zaccheaus is excited bout the receiver room that the Bears have assembled. “It can be as good as we want to be,” Zaccheaus said. “We can all push each other to be better and I feel like there are things that we all do very well that we can help each other with. I’m excited to get to work with them and everybody else in the room.” Check out his introductory press conference below:
Video summary/cliff-notes:
00:00) Olamide Zaccheaus sees himself primarily playing in the slot but takes pride in his versatility to move outside when needed.
(00:36) He emphasizes the importance of blocking in both the run and pass game, aligning with the Bears' offensive philosophy.
(01:14) Having former teammates like Drew Dalman, Grady Jarrett, and D’Andre Swift on the team will help him adjust to the new environment.
(02:19) He believes quick connection and chemistry among players, coaches, and staff are key to team success.
(02:52) The Bears' history, culture, and current direction under new leadership made Chicago an appealing destination for him.
(03:28) He is excited to play in Ben Johnson’s offense due to its creativity, productivity, and strong team mentality.
(04:37) He recalls recognizing a young quarterback’s talent during OTAs last year when he made a "next-level" throw.
(05:11) Reflects on a memorable Hail Mary game against the Bears and how it was a tight defensive battle.
(05:57) Being undrafted shaped his NFL journey, instilling humility and a persistent work ethic.
(07:13) Believes the Bears' receiving corps, including DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, can push each other to be great.
