Ryan Poles needs to target this former all-pro receiver
The Chicago Bears made some huge changes in their organization in the past few weeks. With the new regime at the top, it is now time to build this roster into a championship caliber roster. I think Odell Beckham Jr. could be a great addition to the Bears via free agency.
The case for OBJ
Odell was once the face of the New York Giants, and you could almost make a case for him being the face of the league. He was absolutely spectacular in his first five seasons as a Giants. He was then traded, and he went through some tough times in Cleveland. His quarterback, Baker Mayfield, was simply bad for most of his tenure, and Odell was blamed for all the problems in Cleveland. OBJ also didn't seem to be a natural fit in the city of Cleveland.
Then happened his move to go to the Los Angeles Rams. Odell has been nothing short of great in LA. He played well and was very efficient during the regular season. He then reasserted himself as a top receiver in the league in the playoffs. He played a huge role in his team's 3 wins. He compiled 236 yards in 20 catches. The most impressive stat in my mind is that he caught over 82% of his target in the playoff so far. One thing is for certain: OBJ is far from being done.
Can this really happen?
It is a real possibility that Odell stays put in Los Angeles with a team that he truly fits in well. However, he might be tempted to test his value in the open market. A team like the Bears could maybe offer him a 2 to 3 years contract in the area of $12-14 million per year. That could be a great fit for both parties. The Bears desperately need an outside receiver and Odell plays over 80% of his snap at the outside position. If you pair him with Darnell Mooney and, hopefully, another big body outside receiver you could have some serious weapons for young up-and-coming quarterback Justin Fields.
