WATCH: Dayo Odeyingbo wants to be part of "something special" with Bears |
Tony Crumpton
· · Tuesday, March 18 2025
New Chicago Bears defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo spoke with Marquee Sports Network's Bears insider Scott Bair from Halas Hall to discuss his decision to sign with the Chicago Bears in free agency, his excitement to be in a new system to play to his strengths and more.
Watch the interview below:
Video summary/cliff-notes:
(00:00) Dayo Odeyingbo joins the Chicago Bears and discusses why he chose the team despite having other free agency options.
(00:10) He wanted to be part of "something special" and sees strong growth potential in the Bears organization.
(00:35) Familiarity with people in the building, along with leadership’s vision, influenced his decision.
(00:50) Reuniting with defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett, who previously coached him at Vanderbilt, was a key factor.
(01:04) Garrett was an assistant coach at Vanderbilt and didn’t fully coach him then, making this an exciting opportunity to develop under him.
(01:20) Odeyingbo looks forward to learning from Garrett and improving his game with the Bears.
