Odell Beckham Jr:
CONCERNS
- His emotions can sometimes make him a diva. He’s had malcontent issues with two different NFL teams ala NYG and Cleveland; ..
-was only with Rams, for a short time, at later end of their SB win run., but if he were with them this year - during a down, losing season in '22,
what then would be his mood and reactions ?
- Cowboys have always stride to make the atmosphere “ Dak-friendly” .. would that stay if we sign on OBJ ?
We've departed from lead WRs in Dez Bryant and Amari Cooper .. would OBJ be any different ?
So what is the safeguard against the past and rap of Beckham as a malcontent ? Will he be in Dak’s ear griping when the going gets rough ?
- He’s had two ACL tears during his career. (same knee?) That could be a concern, especially for a 30 year older.
- Unlike Gallup’s ACL recovery, he has not played in games this year, where he can
work back into play mode.
So I'm skeptical he would be top notch immediately nor down the stretch this year,
this playoffs, imo.
- He is already age 30, and speed type guys, usually do not last long into their 30’s.
so there’s really only a 3 year window, imo.
And as a player gets older, does he become more susceptible and slowed by injuries ?
STRENGTHS
- At the top of his game, Beckham is a vertical deep threat, he has a lighting release off the line, and terrific footwork/change of direction. He is difficult to jam, and he gets separation.
(is separation an issue with our current WRs ?)
- He does have the dropsies, but he also has made highlight circus catches- even with defenders hanging over and onto to him.
- While he can be overly emotional that’s led to bone head flags or sideline rants, but he’s also ultra-competitive- that alpha male mentality combined with elite skill set brings a lead WR
who can give the better coverage CBs hell. ... who can consistently beat the better coverage CBs.
- Amari could not do that … and it’s questionable that Lamb can do that.