Jerry Jones: Talks Are On Again with OBJ

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Man I just don’t get the obsession with OBJ. He was once really good but when you look at his stats the last 3 years, he’s a big name with just ok numbers.

Last 3 seasons OBJ played- his stats are really unimpressive
  • Avg 38 receptions per season
  • Avg 4 TD receptions per season
  • Avg 12.4 yards per reception
These are the stats of an average possession receiver.
He will be 31 next season- not super old but has had 2 major knee surgeries and his stats show he’s not as explosive as he once was.

Makes zero sense to me to spend big money on an aging possession receiver whose biggest asset at this point is his past, not his future.
 
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Overall I have no problems about Beckham pursuit - assuming we do our due diligence work.
What's the Pros and Cons ?

- He's a known playmaker with physical tools and an alpha male mentality ..and as a UFA, it would not cost us a high draft pick to obtain him.

- Even recovering from an ACL, it could likely be a bidding war for his services, and speculations where he could end up
(ala KC Chiefs?) ..and this is likely to be his last NFL contract.

- Even more so, he doesn't have to carry the burden for the receiving end, as we have emerging CeeDee Lamb on the opposite side.

- Time would tell if OBJ, whose had two major ACL injuries in his career) if he will bounce back to his previous playing mode.
And i'd wonder if the club would be insisting upon incentives clauses and opt-outs
 

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Bobhaze said:
Man I just don’t get the obsession with OBJ. He was once really good but when you look at his stats the last 3 years, he’s a big name with just ok numbers.

Last 3 seasons OBJ played- his stats are really unimpressive
  • Avg 38 receptions per season
  • Avg 4 TD receptions per season
  • Avg 12.4 yards per reception
These are the stats of an average possession receiver.
He will be 31 next season- not super old but has had 2 major knee surgeries and his stats show he’s not as explosive as he once was.

Makes zero sense to me to spend big money on an aging possession receiver whose biggest asset at this point is his past, not his future.
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he just didn't fit with the browns and baker. in a better offense w/ complimentary receivers i think he can still be pretty damn good personally.
 
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If he is healthy and by all accounts, he should be by the start of next year, he would be a PERFECT addition to this team. We are young and bringing in a dynamic, veteran WR to give our offense a spark would be great.

It also gives time for Tolbert and others to develop PLUS it lets CeeDee play in the slot more.

I wouldn't say I liked it during the season, but now... :thumbup:
 
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