The most prolific offense the team has ever had as far as total yards (6,109) came in 2013, and the record for team touchdowns scored (56) was set in 1941.

Odunze, during an appearance on the “Parkins & Spiegel Show” on WSCR-670 AM on Friday, was told of Johnny Morris’ franchise record for career receiving yards, which has stood strong for 56 years. The total: 5,059.

“In the career?” Odunze asked, fully perplexed.

“I hope I go break that record and add a few thousand to it.”

That’s the crazy part about where the Bears suddenly find themselves. All such records and many more could soon be threatened with Williams at quarterback surrounded by so many talented weapons. On Thursday night, Williams was asked repeatedly about joining a huddle that includes Allen, Odunze and DJ Moore at receiver and D’Andre Swift in backfield. Williams made special effort to make sure tight end Cole Kmet wasn’t excluded from that list and then offered his early outlook.

“You set high expectations,” he said. “I don’t necessarily have numbers or anything like that. But (it’s going to be) an electric offense. Efficient. Fun. Just spreading the ball around to everybody.”

Poles seemed stoked himself, seeing the fruits of his labor as he has added blue-chip talent to the Bears offense over the last two offseasons with three first-round draft picks (Williams, Odunze, Darnell Wright) and two trades for proven, high-profile receivers (Moore and Allen).

It was clear Thursday night that Poles was as enthused about the addition of Odunze as he was about picking Williams. “Man, I don’t know where to start with that guy,” the GM said.

Poles lauded Odunze for his work ethic, personality and total-package skill set.

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“He can impact the game at any moment,” Poles said. “If you’re at quarterback and you’re in doubt and you want to just give a guy an opportunity to go finish, he’s your guy. He has done that consistently.”

Suddenly, the Bears seem to have their license to dream the biggest of dreams. And on that front, Williams and Odunze are happy to lead the way.

“You put dreams and goals in front of you that you aren’t able to reach within a year or two,” Williams said, “and you try to go get ’em.”

Odunze loves how Williams is already setting that tone.

“That comes from a confidence in himself that’s unique,” Odunze said. “I see myself in that same fashion. I want to do legendary things. And that takes legendary goals and (courage) to say that you’re going to go out there and do it. I appreciate that.”

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