The return of Odell Beckham Jr. – a story written like a Hollywood script – could come to fruition except for one gigantic, star-shaped roadblock in the way. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the NY Giants and Cowboys have emerged as the two favorites to sign the star wide receiver. He’ll visit both teams after Thanksgiving. Goodness.
Of course, the NFC East rivals will be facing off Thursday afternoon as well, and the winner of the showdown could have a leg up in the race for the wide receiver’s services. Still, there’s only one choice Beckham Jr. should make, and it’s a return to New York. Here’s three reasons why Dallas is the wrong option.
3. The G-Men can give him a better contract than the Cowboys
Over everything, Beckham is looking for a multi-year contract, and the Giants can offer him exactly what he wants. While New York is cash-strapped for the remainder of the season, plenty of cash can be found moving forward. If the Giants can back-load the star wide receiver’s contract, they can meet his demands for what experts have called a contract similar to Michael Gallup or Chris Godwin.
The free agent wide receiving class isn’t anything to write home about, and the Giants may not be looking to use another premium draft selection on their wide receiving unit. Beckham can slot into their plans now and for the foreseeable future, and Joe Schoen can make it happen with the team’s cap space.
Alas, money is no object for the Giants moving forward, and once again the franchise can put pen to paper and afford Beckham. He’d bring some much-needed excitement for this offense too. At this point, and due to all of the injuries, you can’t put a price on that.
2. The chance to be the No. 1 wide receiver for the Giants
At this point in his career, Beckham will not pass CeeDee Lamb as Dak Prescott’s top target in Dallas. However, the former Giants star has a chance to regain his status as the No. 1 target in New York. That wouldn’t be too hard for him.
To say the Giants need a wide receiver is an understatement. Now, after the knee injury suffered by rookie pass catcher Wan’Dale Robinson, Beckham is even more enticing for New York to go out and ink.
Daniel Jones can’t lead the Giants to the promise land without a top target, and he simply doesn’t have one right now. Kenny Golladay isn’t the guy Dave Gettleman thought he would be, Richie James can’t even return punts without dropping the ball and while Darius Slayton is enjoying a nice resurgence, he’s not a No. 1 wide receiver.
Adding Beckham to the mix could completely change the Giants passing offense, and give him the sizable role he’s looking for in a scheme. It feels like this truly could be a win-win both for Big Blue and OBJ.
1. His legacy in East Rutherford
Beckham is already arguably the greatest wide receiver in Giants history, but he can become one of their legendary players if he returns to New York in the coming weeks. The Ring of Honor? His name up among Eli Manning, Michael Strahan and the greats would be incredible to see. Joining wide receivers like Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz and Plaxico Burress in catching passes during deep playoff runs all could be in his future. No one thought NY would be 7-3, but here we are. Imagine if this team stuns Dallas in Week 12 too. That’d be something.
Beckham will forever be loved by Giants fans for his heart, passion and play on the field, but the success in the win column can finally match his expectations now. The timing couldn’t be any better for Beckham to return to New York.
The chance for no other Giants in the future to wear the No. 13 again and leave his mark on the franchise that can stand the test of time is something Dallas will never be able to match. The decision should be easy for OBJ. Time will tell if he returns to New York, but there’s more reasons why than why not. We should find out soon enough where he’ll suit up next.