There are many teams that need a number #1 wide receiver, free agent Odell Beckham Jr. should go to one of these five teams immediately.
Odell Beckham Jr. is one of the top free agents currently available and after an excellent performance with the Los Angeles Rams ending with a Super Bowl victory in 2021 he should be one of the most coveted.
Beckham sustained an ACL in the Super Bowl after securing two catches for 52 yards and a touchdown.
During the regular season, Beckham responded well after being released from the Cleveland Browns amidst some controversy.
During his eight games with the Rams, he netted 305 yards on 27 receptions with 5 touchdowns. After surgery Beckham should find himself healthy enough to participate in the final four to six games of the season, or at least the postseason for any team that is so fortunate.
We already know Beckham won’t go to a team that doesn’t have a chance to make the postseason, so here are five teams that should pursue Beckham right now.
Odell Beckham Jr. landing spot no. 5: Los Angeles Rams
This is the easiest option and makes the most sense for Beckham. Ohio was not an active enough location for Beckham’s personality and he settled in right away in Los Angeles.
As a significant contributor in the regular and postseason, it would be a perfect spot to remain in for Beckham.
Head Coach Sean McVay would be more than happy to receive Beckham back at SoFi Stadium to compliment Cooper Kupp, newcomer Allen Robinson, and Van Jefferson. Beckham already knows the offense, the rest of the team, personnel, everyone.
Speaking of Cooper Kupp he recently stated to the media that Beckham returning would “just be the coolest thing” and that he knows “the guys across the board would love to have him back in our building.”
The Rams did recently just sign Aaron Donald to a massive contract adjustment/boost so it remains to be seen if they have the available capital to bring in Beckham but the LA Rams just make so much sense.
Odell Beckham Jr. landing spot no. 4: Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts were almost a shoo-in for the postseason and beyond in 2021 however a late-season collapse ended those dreams.
The Colts front office made some excellent moves and subbed in QB Matt Ryan for Carson Wentz, a likely upgrade.
While Ryan has an excellent weapon, one of the best in fact, in running back Jonathon Taylor his pass catchers are currently Michael Pittman and Parris Campbell while 32-year-old TY Hilton’s future lingers as his one-year deal is done.
Campbell played only six games in 2021 with one touchdown and 162 yards; clearly, more help is required.
The Colts did draft wide receiver Alec Pierce in the second round but a proven veteran like Beckham would be an instant upgrade to their offense.
Hopefully, Taylor, Pittman, and company could hold out long enough to secure a spot in the playoffs and Beckham would be healthy in time to assist.
Odell Beckham Jr. landing spot no. 3: New England Patriots
The New England Patriots definitely had an interesting offseason and are no longer favorites to be in the running for the AFC East title.
Their wide receiver corps consisting of N’Keal Harry, a first-round disappointment, and veterans Kendrick Bourne and Nelson Agholor was fairly effective last season. The Patriots did finish with a 10-7 record in 2021 but suffered a horrific loss to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Wild Card round.
The Patriots will always have a chance to be postseason contenders and while they did add veteran receiver DeVante Parker to their receiver room they could always use an electrifying talent such as Beckham.
The only lingering question would be how Beckham would respond to the “Patriot Way”, an organization infamous for not pursuing “diva” receivers.
Beckham, who appears to enjoy the spotlight and social media in general, may have issues with his new Head Coach, Bill Belichick.
Regardless, if Belichick recognizes the need for explosive talent to elevate his postseason goals Beckham should be his #1 target.
Odell Beckham Jr. landing spot no. 2: Green Bay Packers
The topic of the Green Bay Packers and the state of their receiving corps is one of the most popular within sports media.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is likely going into the 2022 season with the most underwhelming group of pass-catchers.
Rodgers notably lost his favorite target, All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, to the Las Vegas Raiders leaving him with Allen Lazard, an effective but inconsistent option, new veteran Sammy Watkins who has potential but is injury prone, and his trusty veteran and friend Randall Cobb.
The Packers also drafted two rookies in Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs but as predicted General Manager Brian Gutekunst did not select a receiver in the first round.
The Packers could use another veteran, and a top talent such as Odell Beckham would be perfect. The Packers are always in contention for the playoffs and their cemented place as “Kings of the (AFC) North”.
The group of receivers Rodgers has now could still be enough to get them close to the postseason but having Beckham within their reserves for the time that January football comes around would be a secret weapon they could desperately use.
While Rodgers is one of the, if not the greatest quarterback of our time, he cannot do it all himself. Rodgers has worked with a variety of different receivers, quiet, calm, collected, loud, and outspoken; Beckham would be no exception but Rodgers could handle it.
Odell Beckham would not replace Davante Adams but it would be as good a start as any.
Odell Beckham Jr. landing spot no. 1: Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have one of the highest ceilings of all of the AFC teams however it all comes down to personnel.
Similar to Aaron Rodgers if you have Lamar Jackson at the quarterback position almost anything is possible.
Jackson however is currently targeting sophomore Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay, and tight end Mark Andrews. Not the scariest unit on the field.
The Ravens had an excellent offseason and added several crucial pieces to their team, specifically the defense, but at the same time they jettisoned receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown to the Arizona Cardinals at Brown’s request.
A huge loss for Jackson as Brown was his favorite target, after Andrews of course.
The Ravens have a significant need for receivers and given the current receiver market Odell Beckham is the best option for the Ravens. Lamar Jackson and Beckham would undoubtedly sync as teammates and their combined presence on the field would be exhilarating.
The other part of this storyline would clearly be the fact that the Ravens would face Beckham’s former team, the Cleveland Browns, twice a season, and the two teams have a storied history.
Beckham would have a chance at a long-term deal, the chance to play with one of the best up-and-coming quarterbacks in the game, and the opportunity to face the team that released him on a consistent basis.
The Ravens should be calling Beckham’s agent until they get the piece to the puzzle they truly need.