Less than a week after their offense looked flat and shut down against a Titans defense that was loaded for bear, Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay did what they do — they moved decisively to improve what needed improving in the moment. On Thursday afternoon, they agreed to terms on a one-year deal with veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr., formerly of the Browns. Cleveland had released Beckham right around the time the Titans were pushing Matthew Stafford around in Monday night’s 28-16 loss to the Titans, and once Beckham cleared waivers, the game was on. Several teams were in the running for Beckham’s services, but the Rams stepped up with the right package, and that was that.
Rams source on deal “We came in a bit late —but we gave him best shot. Sold great QB. 65% pass. Single coverage.”
Looks like OBJ couldn’t pass up opportunity to play with Stafford, pass first offense & the almost certain single cov that will come from playing along Kupp & Woods
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) November 11, 2021
Of all the teams that were after Beckham, the Rams were the ideal choice. Matthew Stafford is the most gifted quarterback Beckham has ever played with, there are more than enough other targets to present Beckham with easy coverage, and in turn, Beckham has the ability to take the top off a defense and make things easier for his teammates. In fact, he did a lot of that with the Browns, and when it comes to busting the myths of this new partnership, let’s start there.
