Per Schefter - Odell Beckam WILL be released by Cleveland

[Triumph]

Its over.

Where will he land? I believe that NE is all set.

How much money does KC have left and wouldnt OBJ send Josh Gordon off the deep end?

 

[Sicilian]

Does he still need to clear waivers? I'm assuming he would with that contract, but just curious if that's still a factor.

I'm still against bringing him in at this time, but there has been some mutual respect between him and Belichick/McDaniels, so it's not impossible that it would happen. My money is on elsewhere though.

 

[Triumph]

Does he still need to clear waivers? I'm assuming he would with that contract, but just curious if that's still a factor.

I'm still against bringing him in at this time, but there has been some mutual respect between him and Belichick/McDaniels, so it's not impossible that it would happen. My money is on elsewhere though.

Agreed

Meyers, Bourne and Agahlor are working out OK. And, Harry is producing something. Add Henry and Smith and I just dont see where Beckam fits.

Furthermore, OBJs complaint is that he doesnt see the ball enough. He would not shut up in NE because these problematic WRs never change.

 

[Patsgofor4]

Agreed

Meyers, Bourne and Agahlor are working out OK. And, Harry is producing something. Add Henry and Smith and I just dont see where Beckam fits.

Furthermore, OBJs complaint is that he doesnt see the ball enough. He would not shut up in NE because these problematic WRs never change.

Where would we play Willie McGee?

(if you are under 40 years-old this Red Sox reference will be over your head)

 

[Patriot Missile]

If they were to land him I ‘d be ok with it. If they don’t I’d be ok with that too.

 

[archstanton543]

Okay........

He's not coming here

 

[archstanton543]

Shouldn't this thread be merged with the other OBJ thread?

 

[captain stone]

IF Bill indeed believes that signing a healthy enough, motivated enough & willing enough to sign here for basically the vet minimum OBJ will help us win, then all the other Pats WRs can STFU and watch how it's done...

 

[Pats2000]

Agreed

Meyers, Bourne and Agahlor are working out OK. And, Harry is producing something. Add Henry and Smith and I just dont see where Beckam fits.

Furthermore, OBJs complaint is that he doesnt see the ball enough. He would not shut up in NE because these problematic WRs never change.

Beckham can fight for a spot, hopefully he fumbles less. Mac is a great deep ball passer, having OBJ and Aghalor on the outside could really open up some big gainers. But I will be ok if we stay Pat too, no pun intended.

 

[amfootball]

If Odell passes waivers, he is not coming to play with a rookie QB in frigid NE. I think he goes some place warm that is a contender or to a dome team. I have to think the Saints will be the front runner.

 

[Sicilian]

IF Bill indeed believes that signing a healthy enough, motivated enough & willing enough to sign here for basically the vet minimum OBJ will help us win, then all the other Pats WRs can STFU and watch how it's done...

I wouldn't question whether OBJ would be an upgrade (talent wise at least) over any of the WR we have, assuming he's motivated and picks up the system relatively quickly. What I would question is would he be happy enough in his role in an offense that utilizes two tight ends and the run game as much as it does, or would he have the same complaints and cause the same distractions he's causing right now in Cleveland.

 

[Brotherblues]

I prefer Mac to have a variety of decent receivers in his "formative" years, throwing to the open guy, spreading it around. Not trying to feed one guy and forming bad habits.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

 

[slash83]

If Evans on board, count me in.

 

[ashley]

Bill and Odell have a good relationship, they have been very complimentary of each other in the past. With that being said, here are a few questions to ponder:

1- Is Odell an upgrade over our number 3 or 4 receivers?
2- Can we fit him under the cap?
3- Will he take a discount to come here?


I'm just not sure I see it happening.

 

[Rob0729]

If Odell passes waivers, he is not coming to play with a rookie QB in frigid NE. I think he goes some place warm that is a contender or to a dome team. I have to think the Saints will be the front runner.

I don't think OBJ is coming here, but does he want to go to the Saints to try to catch footballs from Trevor Siemian or Tysom Hill? I'd rather catch balls from Mac Jones.

If OBJ clears waivers he is going to go to the place that will allow him get the most targets from the best QB. He is now playing for a new contract. He is not going to go to a place where he isn't given a big role or has mediocre QB if he has a choice. So I doubt it will be the Saints.

If I was a betting man, I would be putting money down on the Raiders or maybe the Chiefs. Carr has shown he can be a very productive QB with enough talent around him and they now have a huge hole at WR. And the Chiefs have Mahomes.

 

[ashley]

Here is the initial tweet:

 

[RobertWeathers]

If Odell passes waivers, he is not coming to play with a rookie QB in frigid NE. I think he goes some place warm that is a contender or to a dome team. I have to think the Saints will be the front runner.

It's not like Mac is playing like Justin Fields. Mac's progress and production to date makes his "rookie' status irrelevant IMO

I agree with the cold weather reason. Def not a bonus.

I think money is the biggest factor and the NEP don't have a lot of it.

 

[Rob0729]

Here is the initial tweet:

Isn't it the other way around? They would be working his base salary into signing bonus. Any team picking up OBJ off of waivers would only be on the hook for base salary, not signing bonuses.

 

[ashley]

I don't think OBJ is coming here, but does he want to go to the Saints to try to catch footballs from Trevor Siemian or Tysom Hill? I'd rather catch balls from Mac Jones.

If OBJ clears waivers he is going to go to the place that will allow him get the most targets from the best QB. He is now playing for a new contract. He is not going to go to a place where he isn't given a big role or has mediocre WRs if he has a choice. So I doubt it will be the Saints.
If I was a betting man, I would be putting money down on the Raiders or maybe the Chiefs. Carr has shown he can be a very productive QB with enough talent around him and they now have a huge hole at WR. And the Chiefs have Mahomes.

Agree with your premise Rob, I don't see him going to the Saints...I wonder how important winning is to OBJ...will he take a discount to play for a contender or a good situation or just go to whoever pays him the most money....I could see teams like GB, Raiders, KC being interested in him.