The Rams, 49ers, Seahawks, Browns, and Colts would all be logical suitors for Giants star Odell Beckham Jr., in the estimation of CBSSports.com’s Jason La Canfora. Meanwhile, JLC argues that teams like the Jets, Dolphins, Patriots, Titans, Packers, Chargers, Saints, and Bills cannot be ruled out.
The Rams’ interest has been well documented in recent days, but we haven’t heard much about which other teams could have interest. Naturally, every team in the NFL would love to add OBJ at the right price, but the current ask is reportedly two first round picks. Other teams believe the Giants may have to settle for two second-round picks if they want to move on from Beckham and if that’s what the Giants truly want to do, then the field of potential trade partners will expand quickly.
For now, the Giants say that they intend to keep OBJ, but they have made it clear that they are willing to listen.
Here’s more on the G-Men:
- Could the Patriots get involved in the Odell Beckham Jr. sweepstakes? It’s pretty unlikely, Doug Kyed of NESN.com writes. The Pats would be unlikely to meet the asking price of two first round picks, but they could theoretically offer up a deal involving tight end Rob Gronkowski or wide receiver Brandin Cooks. Kyed isn’t sure that would be worthwhile for New England, given that OBJ is entering the final year of his deal and wants a brand new contract that will put him at the top of the WR market.
- Dalvin Tomlinson has been referred to as an interior lineman by head coach Pat Shurmur, and if that’s how he is viewed, he could be left without a starting role in defensive coordinator James Bettcher‘s 3-4 scheme. It seems like an inefficient use of resources to have him simply backing up run stuffer Damon Harrison, NJ.com’s Ryan Dunleavy writes, leading him to wonder if the Giants could explore trading Harrison this offseason. It seems unlikely that the Giants would move on from the former First-Team All-Pro, but the Jason Pierre-Paul trade also seemed unlikely until GM Dave Gettleman pulled the trigger earlier this month.
You can make a case for every team wanting a talent like OBJ on their team. The only non potential suitors out there are the 3 other teams in the NFC East. NYG doesn’t want those problems twice a year.
And the Jets.no way in hell theyd trade him to the Jets
Jets are a perfect team to trade him to. They over pay constantly, in a different conference and OBJ won’t have to move. Perfect fit I don’t get your reasoning.
Jets didn’t even approach the Giants about the #2 pick but talked to the Browns about the #1 pick and ended up acquiring the #3 pick if that answers your question
Get him to take a 2 year 25Mil contract and the Pats trade their first and 3rd next year plus the SF 2nd this year,
Haha he’s not taking that not even close. He wants to set the market for WR which I believe is somewhere in the 17-18 Mill per year range. You think he’s going to take 12.5??
Tomlinson is the starting Defensive End in the 3-4 . not a reserve,… this guy isn’t reporting correctly. just making up rumors
“I would say he’s an interior defensive lineman,” Shurmur said. “Most of those guys can cross-train. There’s a potential for him to play on the edge, but he’s probably more interior.”
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Very much like your thinking.
OBJ’s actions and childish behavior concern me but that being said if he became another Randy Moss he would be a pleasure to watch.
I didn’t care for BB benching our corner, for whatever cause, but it certainly sent a message to those prospects that Bill wants players who perform and don’t cause problems.
I’m sure there will be activity featuring the Pat’s before , during and after the draft.
Do people really think that someone with a massive ego and addiction to media attention is going to sign on with teams like the Jags or Titans who have almost no social media impact relative to other NFL teams? The Rams exist in the land of Hollywood and celebrities so Beckham would certainly be drawn by that. The Patriots and Cowboys have massive follower totals on Facebook and Twitter to provide Beckham with his ego fix. Of course New York is still king of the media markets so he won’t be in a hurry to leave there unless the front office force his hand.
The Giants would Never trade Beckham to the Dallas Cowboys ! Beckham is an elite WR, but his demands to be paid like a top notch QB may prove to be his undoing.
I think the whole story is just the usual game playing that goes on between management and a high profile player when a new contract is under discussion. I don’t think Beckham is going anywhere until the Giants replace Manning and embark on a reboot from scratch.