millworkguy Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 During the game they were saying that they expected he would not be claimed by any team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I think the Browns wanted to make his deal attractive enough to get claimed, but weren't able to and were more interested in saving a few millions if possible, which I believe still happens when he gets picked up and signs a deal. From info in the article linked below he was owed $8M, the settlement with reworked contract changed that to $7.25, which was still a high cost. If he clears waivers as expected the Browns only own him $4.25M and save $3M. https://autos.yahoo.com/autos/odell-beckham-jr-signs-settlement-191511309.html Whatever team signs him needs to be prepared to cater to his ego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn5033 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 There is no reason for any team to claim him. Even if he wants to play there they could sign him to a one year prove it deal and if it work out they can go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, Finn5033 said: There is no reason for any team to claim him. Even if he wants to play there they could sign him to a one year prove it deal and if it work out they can go from there. True. except for having first choice due to waiver order. But most of those teams have no interest in spending $7M on a malcontent whose best days are behind him and won't help them build a better team for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn5033 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, stevegrab said: True. except for having first choice due to waiver order. But most of those teams have no interest in spending $7M on a malcontent whose best days are behind him and won't help them build a better team for the future. That’s exactly what I mean. Any team would be stupid to claim him unless they know he wants to go there. And even if he does want to go there they are better off waiting and signing him after he clears Edited November 9, 2021 by Finn5033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Who would want that cancer and that cancer's father? A malcontent for sure. A locker room destroyer, quite probable. A mentor to younger receivers in that room? No way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, Finn5033 said: That’s exactly what I mean. Any team would be stupid to claim him unless they know he wants to go there. And even if he does want to go there they are better off waiting and signing him after he clears I agree that teams near the bottom of the standings (DET, HOU, JAX etc) have NO REASON to claim him off waivers. But if you're say the Seahawks or the 49ers at 3-5 and around 10th on the waiver list and really want him, it could be worth spending more to get him instead of having to compete with other top teams that make offers. Of course that's if you can find $7M in room under the salary cap. Not sure why you're talking about where he wants to go, since he has no choice when claimed off waivers. Maybe your thought is he sits out and doesn't even play, which just creates headaches for that team who had to clear the cap room to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn5033 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, stevegrab said: I agree that teams near the bottom of the standings (DET, HOU, JAX etc) have NO REASON to claim him off waivers. But if you're say the Seahawks or the 49ers at 3-5 and around 10th on the waiver list and really want him, it could be worth spending more to get him instead of having to compete with other top teams that make offers. Of course that's if you can find $7M in room under the salary cap. Not sure why you're talking about where he wants to go, since he has no choice when claimed off waivers. Maybe your thought is he sits out and doesn't even play, which just creates headaches for that team who had to clear the cap room to begin with. I read a couple articles on it, and basically just seems like common sense. Everybody in the league knows how big of pain he can be, so unless they know he wants to play there why would they bother claiming him and take the chance of wasting that money? Obviously the experts can be wrong but from what I’ve read it’s mostly likely he clears waivers and works out a deal with one of the places he wants to go for less money then it would cost to claim him. Edited November 9, 2021 by Finn5033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Finn5033 said: I read a couple articles on it, and basically just seems like common sense. Everybody in the league knows how big of pain he can be, so unless they know he wants to play there why would they bother claiming him and take the chance of wasting that money? Obviously the experts can be wrong but from what I’ve read it’s mostly likely he clears wavers and works out a deal with one of the places he wants to go for less money then it would cost to claim him of waivers Agree, was just trying to clarify he has no say in who tries to claim him off waivers, I recall somebody saying something before like "what if he doesn't sign" like he had to agree to terms with the team making a claim. And it doesn't work that way, he would be under contract and can certainly choose not to play (pretty sure he wouldn't get paid then). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) Edited November 9, 2021 by Wolverines Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Wolverines Fan said: He's not worth the effort to look up, but wouldn't any team who claims him have to pay the rest of his 2021 salary? Now that he's unclaimed, is it correct that he's a UFA and can sign for any price, anywhere? Or does that team still have to pay the Browns or OBJ any part of that contract? Any capsters here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 On 11/7/2021 at 5:46 PM, Montana is da Man said: Reports say OBJ wants to become a Seahawk I've heard that Green Bay tops his list. Linky 23 hours ago, League_Champion said: This kid is going to be a stud. I got DPJ as a throw-in in a trade earlier this year. I just felt that OBJ was going downhill fast and Landry is best suited as a 1b or #2. Not saying DPJ is a #1, but there appear to be opportunities, especially now. Seems to have rapport with Baker, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, darin3 said: I've heard that Green Bay tops his list. Linky . No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 He is too much a headcase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Dcat said: He's not worth the effort to look up, but wouldn't any team who claims him have to pay the rest of his 2021 salary? Now that he's unclaimed, is it correct that he's a UFA and can sign for any price, anywhere? Or does that team still have to pay the Browns or OBJ any part of that contract? Any capsters here? Not a capster at all, but everything I've read says that going unclaimed makes him a free agent, sign with whoever for whatever he wants. Browns owe him about $4.25M, he lost about $3M that was guaranteed. Nothing he gets paid by another team impacts that. Linked article below was one I read earlier today that had some of those details. This was all part of the negotiation to facilitate his exit from the Browns. https://autos.yahoo.com/autos/odell-beckham-jr-signs-settlement-191511309.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 ODB to the Packers could be interesting in Week 16. That's when the Packers play the Browns at Lambeau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, Big John said: He is too much a headcase. Not to mention they already have an elite WR and a QB that is a headcase/diva. Only bits I've seen so far are "what OBJ wants" not hearing much about teams actually interested in him. I'm sure somebody will sign him, and he'll come cheap for the rest of 2021. Maybe even play well, then get that big contract, and then watch the fireworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, LordOpie said: iff he helps GB win then so? That's a big IF and comes with potential headaches. You want Adams and Rodgers to leave after this year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Sounds like its down to Packers Seahawks Patriots Saints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda83 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 If the cap is not an issue, KC seems to be the most logical fit for dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millworkguy Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 4 hours ago, yoda83 said: If the cap is not an issue, KC seems to be the most logical fit for dude. He can sign for the veteran minimum now, and it would be pro rated to number of games, so about 600k for the rest of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 I'll be shocked if he's not a Packer here shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, League_Champion said: I'll be shocked if he's not a Packer here shortly. Because? Reports that say it is his preferred spot, and therefore that is what they predict? Doesn't seem like a good fit, he's going to be second fiddle both in terms of being top WR and top diva. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 minute ago, stevegrab said: Because? Reports that say it is his preferred spot, and therefore that is what they predict? Doesn't seem like a good fit, he's going to be second fiddle both in terms of being top WR and top diva. He's gonna be second/third fiddle wherever he goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, Chief Dick said: He's gonna be second/third fiddle wherever he goes. Not in his mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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