Odell Beckham Jr. is a man in demand. The former LA Rams wide receiver is being relentlessly pursued by teams in the league. After all, who wouldn’t want to have an offensive weapon of his caliber on their team? The current free agent is set to go on a tour to meet with potential teams. Presently, the reported front runners are the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants.
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OBJ has been cryptic about his potential decision. That does not stop the NFL world from badgering the receiver to come to the team they support. Beckham has made known that his preference is a Super Bowl contender. But fans pursue his case regardless of that notion and plead with the receiver to make his way to their team of choice.
NFL World is on pins and needles in anticipation of the Odell Beckham Jr update
Beckham recently posted a reel on his Instagram. The video featured the receiver making a morning smoothie in partnership with Promix, a nutrition brand. But the NFL world did not focus on the receiver’s culinary or entrepreneurship skills. Instead, fans clamored to demand that OBJ come to teams of their choice.
The receiver does not need to be reminded of his status as a free agent. But, the urgency of fans to get OBJ on a team, while disregarding the fact that the receiver may already have a plan in place, is hilarious.
This probable Cowboys fan made a funny comment saying, “Bro this didn’t say ‘I’m coming to Dallas'”
Another fan was sure to let OBJ know, “that [smoothie] would taste even better in new york”
One Giants fan wants Beckham back, “Come back to the GIANTS!!!”
This presumptuous Cowboys fan said, “Can’t wait to see that star on your helmet”
Some fans revealed their priorities, “Which team are you going to. So I can go get jersey”
One Chiefs fan wants to see OBJ in red, “Go to [Chiefs] and see what real love from fans is about! Win another Super Bowl with us!”
While fans hound the receiver, OBJ himself has not clearly indicated where he will be headed to.
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Beckham is being chased
Beckham has been pursued by many teams. The Dallas Cowboys, for instance, have been more vocal about their desire to have the receiver on board. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been generous with his praise for the receiver. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has also mentioned that OBJ knew that he [Prescott] wanted him at the Cowboys.
Another ardent recruiter has been Buffalo Bills defensive star, Von Miller. With no hint of subtlety, Miller has spoken to OBJ about making Buffalo his home. Miller and Beckham won the Super Bowl title last year with the LA Rams. At the same time, the NFL world will continue to implore the receiver to come to their favorite teams, regardless of the futility of their actions.
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