Will the Giants trade Odell Beckham. Jr. this offseason? Speculation is mounting, and Mike Florio of PFT adds fuel to the fire by suggesting that OBJ and the 49ers could be a match.
The Niners have the No. 2 and No. 36 overall picks in the draft, giving them ample ammo to land one of the game’s most dynamic receivers. An outright swap of the No. 2 pick for OBJ may be too high of a price for the 49ers to pay, but Florio suggests that the Giants could send back a third- or fourth-round pick to balance things out.
Florio also wonders if the already star-studded Rams could reignite their OBJ pursuit. Brandin Cooks seems to have the WR1 position covered, but they could theoretically put together a package with draft capital and a receiver like Robert Woods to make a strong offer.
While you ponder those OBJ possibilities, here’s more from around the NFL:
- Now that Colin Kaepernick‘s collusion grievance has been settled, the door may be open for the quarterback to return to the NFL. With that in mind, the beat writers of The Athletic ran down potential fits with each of the league’s 32 teams. The entire piece is worth a read, though there is a common refrain – Kaep may be a fit for several teams, but PR issues would ultimately 86 the chance of deals in most cases. The Seahawks, who previously explored a Kaepernick signing, may be among the most likely landing spots for the polarizing QB.
- Oklahoma quarterback and dual-sport star Kyler Murray is training for the Scouting Combine, but he is unsure about whether he will throw in Indianapolis, as Clarence Hill of the Star Telegram tweets. Murray, presumably, will run the 40-yard dash, and he says he posted an impressive 4.3-second time when he last tried it in 2016. Teams will also be eager to measure the QB. An Oklahoma official recently claimed that Murray comes in at just 5’9″ and 7/8 inches in socks.
- The Steelers might not get all that much for Antonio Brown in a trade, some NFL execs say.
Why trade OBJ for the 2nd when you can trade the 6th and other picks and still get your guy and have OBJ?
Well if they trade OBJ they would presumably have two of the top 6 picks in that scenario, meaning they could get their guy and the next guy they like. Trading up is also a risky move as the Giants would be trading two or three extra picks that could help them in their rebuild. They’re not 1 or 2 guys away from being Super Bowl contenders as they still have holes/issues on the O-line, in their defense, and at QB.
QB is fine. Just not the long-term guy for the job. O-line and defense do need help. Giants need a couple years to get their team in order.
What kind of socks???? Hahahahaha
those super thick wool ones people in Alaska wear lol
Maybe I’m a bit off here, but since CK’s case is settled and then he is resigned; wouldn’t that admit guilt to the fans?
And why would the same teams that don’t want the baggage want to sign now now after the league gave him money and he still brings the same baggage if not more?
Okay thata great when are we getting an AAF stream of rumors lol
It’s been available for a while now. Just enter AAF into the search box.
I don’t think Kyler should throw at the combine. At this point, it should be about him minimizing the excuses teams can use to pass on him in the draft. The biggest (and really the only significant one) excuse/issue is that he isn’t tall enough. We all know how athletic he is and throwing at the combine likely won’t significantly improve his draft stock.
OBJ is worth a 1st rounder but the Antonio Brown isn’t? Weird.
Just more of the same media manipulation by front offices and their beat reporters to hopefully make it seem like AB isn’t worth a 1st rounder…
Just a reminder that Beckham is more than four years younger than Brown.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Kaep agreed to not sign anywhere as part of his settlement with the NFL, assuming he got money. If I were the NFL’s lawyers, I certainly would have demanded that. Just my opinion.