Olamide Zaccheaus wants to make championship run with Bears
Following a disastrous 2024 season, the Chicago Bears moved quickly to overhaul the franchise inside and out. It began with the hiring of Ben Johnson as head coach and continued with upgrades across the roster, most notably in the trenches.
The Bears made a splash before the start of free agency with the trades for offensive lineman Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson. Chicago continued to add talent in the trenches with the signings of center Drew Dalman, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo. But they didn't stop there.
Once the first wave of free agency settled down, the Bears added veteran wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, who has plans to bring a championship back to the city of Chicago. Speaking to the media for the first time as a member of the Bears, Zaccheaus emphasized wanting to do his part in making a run for a championship with his new team.
"I think it's everything here, the culture, the history, the tradition. I feel like it's a great time to be in Chicago," Zaccheaus said. "I just want to do my part in trying to get us to win games and make a run for the whole thing."
The Bears, who haven't appeared in a Super Bowl since 2006 or won one since 1985, are starving to get back to their winning ways as one of the NFL's most historic franchises. Zaccheaus, along with other notable newcomers, will be tasked with putting it all together next season in hopes of establishing themselves as a true contender not only in the NFC North but the NFL.
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