Odell Beckham Jr.’s dad shares video highlighting Browns’ missed opportunities when OBJ has been open
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been open many times this season when quarterback Baker Mayfield has either not passed to him or missed him because of an off-target throw or miscommunication.
Anyone who watches the Browns (4-4) closely already knows that.
But for those who aren’t aware, Beckham’s father, Odell Beckham Sr., apparently wants them to know.
Early Tuesday morning, a video was posted on Beckham Sr.’s verified Instagram account highlighting the Browns’ missed opportunities from Weeks 3-6 when OBJ was open.
The post includes a caption containing a series of hashtags, including “#ihurt4him” and “#iloveclevelandlikeilovehome#ilovemysonMO.”
Someone who commented on the post claimed Mayfield “just doesn’t wanna get Odell the ball.” Beckham Sr. responded to the comment with three check mark emojis.
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The video, which originates from YouTube, doesn’t include footage from Sunday’s 15-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in which Beckham caught one pass on one official target for 6 yards.
In six games this season, Beckham has 17 catches on 34 targets for 232 yards and two carries for 14 yards. He has not scored a touchdown.
Trade speculation is always swirling around Beckham partly because the three-time Pro Bowl selection has not consistently produced at an elite level since the Browns acquired him in March 2019 in a deal with the New York Giants.
The NFL trade deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Beckham, who’s making $15.75 million this year and will turn 29 on Friday, hasn’t talked to Browns beat writers since Oct. 14, when he compared himself with NBA star James Harden to explain he wants the ball, but also insisted he wants to win a Super Bowl more than anything.
a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Oct. 25, 2020. He worked tirelessly to come back and said in late July he thought the Browns had “a special opportunity” in 2021.
So far, this season has been a disappointment for Beckham and the team.