Odell Beckham isn’t happy. A blind person could see that one. Forget about just being in the city of Cleveland. Odell is stuck with Freddie Kitchens, an overrated quarterback, and is losing targets to Jarvis Landry. Oh, and his team has a losing record too. Will Odell request a trade away from the Browns? That’s up in the air right now.
Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports wrote that Beckham doesn’t plan on requesting a trade. However, if changes aren’t made, he wants out:
“Odell Beckham’s difficult first season with the Browns has not gone according to plan, with the receiver and the Browns offense struggling much of the year, but the former All-Pro does not plan to request a trade, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.
Beckham is among a core of veteran Browns players, however, who are interested to see what changes, if any, are made to the team’s staff and scheme in 2020, with some deep concerns about the lack of evolution in a passing game many expected to be among the best in football. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has regressed in his second season, and he hasn’t clicked with any pass catcher other than slot receiver Jarvis Landry as the Browns are on the verge of being eliminated from playoff contention. Head coach Freddie Kitchens has struggled to keep the team disciplined while also managing the game and making the calls on offense, while some in the organization believe coordinator Todd Monken should have been delegated a bigger role on that side of the ball.”
So basically, no trade unless there are no changes. Makes sense. If the Browns actually keep Freddie Kitchens, then maybe that signals the request. Who knows what Odell Beckham wants. Clearly being in Cleveland isn’t great. I’m sure he’d love to be in a bigger city. Maybe it comes down to Baker Mayfield. Right now he ranks 33rd in passer rating. If he doesn’t finish the season strong and keeps opening his mouth at the wrong time, maybe that pushes Odell out. Either way, this one feels ugly.
