There’s been a lot of renewed discussion about the possibility of an Odell Beckham Jr. trade recently. Beckham Jr. was shopped last offseason, but a mega-extension he signed just before the season seemed to put any trade talk to rest. Just a year into his new record breaking deal however, the rumors have popped up again after Beckham Jr. clashed with his new coaching staff this past weekend. Speaking at the combine this week Giants GM Dave Gettleman didn’t completely shut the door on a potential trade, but said the team “didn’t sign Odell to trade him.”
To that end, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY says the Giants won’t get serious about trading him “unless they are overwhelmed with an offer.” On the other hand, Vacchiano also says head coach Pat Shurmur was “furious” with him at times last year over his antics, particularly when he gave an interview to ESPN where he openly questioned the team’s quarterback situation. Vacchiano also writes that the Giants “are often closer to the breaking point than they may publicly appear” with Beckham Jr. It’ll be a fascinating situation to monitor as the offseason unfold.
Here’s more from the NFC East:
- After flirting with retirement, Eagles center Jason Kelce ended up signing an extension with the team today. We now have details on the extension, as the new deal will make Kelce the highest paid center in the league, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (Twitter link). Rapoport notes that the remaining three years on KElce’s contract will now pay him an average of $11MM per year. Kelce received Pro Football Focus’ top grade among all centers, so it makes sense why he’s being paid like it. Kelce is 31 now, and should have at least a couple more years left at an elite level.
- Speaking of retirement, we have more details on Jason Witten‘s role with the Cowboys in his return. While we’ve already heard Witten won’t be playing a full allotment of snaps, owner “Jerry Jones does not believe the veteran will be a bit piece in the offense,” according to Todd Archer of ESPN.com. Per Archer, Jones said this week that he doesn’t think Witten’s “a progress stopper”, and that he’ll be “well worth the roster spot.” It sounds like Witten could play a meaningful role in the offense even after taking the year off.
- The Eagles plan on having backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld back in camp next year coach Doug Pederson said from the combine, according to Les Bowen of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link). Sirius XM’s NFL Insider Adam Caplan tweeted in response that Sudfeld, who is a restricted free agent, is an “interesting player who could draw strong interest from other teams if they use the low tender.” Pederson did say that the team doesn’t “just go around and give out jobs,” but they wanted Sudfeld to compete to be Carson Wentz‘s backup. Assuming another team doesn’t steal him away with an offer sheet, it sounds like Sudfeld should slide in and replace Nick Foles as the primary backup in Philly.
The Giants are so poorly run that the defended a wife abusing K and will trade a stud WR!
OBJ isn’t a stud
Studs are reliable injury wise, cool headed, and are consistent in production. OBJ is none of those
OBJ had 1 injury riddled season. Dude is a lock for 1000 + when out there. Your hating just to hate
No that’s not quite true…he’s missed a full season of games (16) in the last 2 seasons of play……and as far as him being a difference maker…..his prior 3 years have not taken the Giants to the promised land of the playoffs.
Frankly, he is anything but “cool headed” as a player….which is spun to us as being “passionate and wanting to be a winner”….which is bull and we all know it….if $100 million dollars isn’t reason enough to be passionate, you’re never going to be!
This is the NBA? 1 good WR on a 53 man roster can suddenly lead a team to the playoffs. Beckham is an elite player and all the other stuff is just made up nonsense. He got 1000 yards in 12 games, that sounds like responding to the payday very well
That’s only because he has a HOF quarterback throwing to him.
Stats don’t matter. Only Ws and Ls. He can have 2000 yards but if they are still a losing team, does it really matter? I guess it just reflects the attitudes of people these days. Can’t believe I’ve became an old geezer. Lol
Yes you have become an old geezer bad. The person made a claim about the skills of OBJ. His stats absolutely matter more than wins and loses. So JJ Watt must be awful by that logic since his team has never gone to a conference final
Love the fact the only designed him bc of the patriots being so aggressive in trade talks, PER REPORTS, if that’s true why overpay him when he’s frustrates the team so much vs moving him to the pats? The giants beat them twice in the super bowl not like it’s a Steelers patriots rivalry with AB trade talks.. the giants confuse me to no extent
It sounds as though Gettleman is unsure of exactly how much power he has in the organization. He seems to be floating a lot of test balloons without making any commitments one way or the other. I think he wants to move on from Manning but must have felt there would be too much resistance on that from others in the front office.