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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 16: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates during the Super Bowl LVI Victory Parade on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 16: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates during the Super Bowl LVI Victory Parade on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Odell Beckham Jr has left a dilemma wide open in the league. He is recovering from a torn ACL but is also creating some hype around the NFL. As the dates come closer, the anticipation level is rising as well. Recently, several speculations linked OBJ with the Kansas City Chiefs. Recently, Andy Reid commented on the situation and added more fuel to the fire.
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The free-agent wide receiver visited a few games as he remains in the free-agency market. It made rumbles as his step into the NFL is yet to witness. Moreover, many teams are under the rumor radar, and the Chiefs are among them. Reports deemed them as strong contestants. While Andy Reid did not keep a direct response, he did not rule out the possibility.
Andy Reid mentioned, “I can’t get into all that. He’s a heck of a football player, that I can tell you. I don’t know where he is as far as his rehab goes and that whole deal. I don’t really know what (General Manager) Brett (Veach) is (doing). Brett’s always maneuvering.
He keeps his eyes open on everything. In my position, I’m like (motions forward) tunneled in on what I’m doing and trying to get the team ready to play with the guys that we’ve got. I’m not going to slight (OBJ), he’s a good football player,” He added.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid deferred when asked about team's potential interest in WR Odell Beckhal Jr.
Reid points out he doesn't know where Beckham is in the rehab process, but complimented OBJ's skills.
"He's a good football player," Reid said.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) October 21, 2022
As per reports, it all started with rumors after Travis Kelce’s contract went through a restructuring. TE Kelce and his brother fueled the fire on their weekly podcast, including the athlete expressing optimism that GM Brett Veach would be keen on acquiring OBJ.
Famed sports journalist claimed Odell Beckham Jr is the key to Chiefs’ success
The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off one of the best games in the season so far. They are 4-2 and have a big target on their backs for Week 7. The 49ers are recovering well and also have new offensive firearms in position. For the Chiefs, their loss to the Bills was a tough one. Moreover, it looks like they could use some help in the receivers’ division. Even Stephen A Smith thinks the same.
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Stephen A. Smith: Chiefs need Odell Beckham Jr. to win Super Bowl https://t.co/La4XrknQrL pic.twitter.com/skZ15C5MUv
— New York Post (@nypost) October 20, 2022
On ESPN’s ‘First Take,’ Stephen A. Smith stated the Chiefs need OBJ to capture the Super Bowl this season. He felt that way before they dropped Tyreek Hill. While Odell Beckham Jr. is not yet at that scale, he has the potential to accomplish something positive when he has access to his mobility.
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Will OBJ make his way to Kansas City and pair with the Chiefs? It is subject to witness.
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