Now within the twilight of his profession, vast receiver Odell Beckham Jr. joins the Miami Dolphins, a franchise determined to win their first playoff recreation since 2000. Is Beckham the lacking piece for Miami’s offense? In all probability not, however he can nonetheless be excellent for them.
Beckham is now not an offense’s North Star, one to shoulder the load of an offense. He hasn’t been for a while now. That’s to not say he received’t assist a Dolphins offense brimming with expertise, that completed second within the NFL in factors in 2023. His skillset suits their high-flying assault, and he proved final season with the Baltimore Ravens he can contribute.
The flexibility to create separation remains to be Beckham’s hallmark. His agility stays a staple of his recreation, complementing his route working. He brings dynamic cuts in his breaks that also shake defenders and discover him within the open area. His one-step slant continues to gash cornerbacks and the velocity to take it the gap.
Beckham completed 2023 with 35 receptions for 565 yards and three touchdowns. He additionally drew repeated defensive cross interference flags as a result of outmaneuvering defensive backs, forcing them to clutch his jersey and impede him with the ball within the air. He stays an artisan in route-running.
Beckham received’t be the figurehead of the Dolphins’ offense. That goes to vast receiver Tyreek Hill, who’s shattering defenses in methods no different can. However as a complementary piece beside Hill and Jaylen Waddle, he’ll bust single-coverage cornerbacks.
In house or within the pink zone, Beckham’s deadly in single protection. In opposition to the Seahawks in November, Beckham carved up Tariq Woolen with ease and gifted Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley a straightforward floater to the again nook.
Defenses will battle to include the trio of Hill, Waddle and Beckham. And that’s not together with tight finish Durham Smythe, or the Dolphins’ one-two punch working again tandem Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane.
And, as at all times, Beckham brings pizazz. He brings arguably the widest catch radius within the NFL. He brings highlights and wizardry.
Beckham has playmaking left within the tank. His “drop off” — if you wish to name it that — nonetheless has him as a viable receiving menace. In an offense the place Beckham is given simpler matchups because of the excellent playmakers surrounding him, there’s a excessive chance he’ll flourish.
The third receiver for Miami final season was Braxton Berrios, who went for 27 receptions, 238 yards, and a single landing. It’s not arduous to think about OBJ eclipsing these numbers in 2024, even with Berrios nonetheless on Miami’s roster in 2024.
