Buzz - March 27, 2018

The Curious Case of Odell Beckham, Jr.

Not everyone likes the "outspoken players," for whatever reason, but they happen to be my favorite kind of players. Some people have this assumption that NFL players aren't like us - they don't do the normal things we do because they have this "job" where they play a game for a living. In reality, it's incredibly hard for NFL players (the big stars, at least) do to the same things we do. I won't get into all of that right now, but you get where I'm going with this.

So where does Odell Beckham fit into this? He's outspoken (which I love). He's immature (which I don't love). But who's to say you wouldn't be in the same position as he is if you were in his shoes? You'd like to say that you'd act more mature. That your job will be above all else, that you'd never be caught dead on a boat with your teammates during an off week. You'd be in the film room, you'd be in the weight room. 

But at the end of the day, you've had a moment when you've called out of work just because you're hungover but you told them you've been throwing up all night, someone died, you have a fever, etc. We've all done it. I would never do it now, but when I was young, had less responsibilities, and the means to do it - you did.

Now before you say the two things aren't related - before you say that that's no excuse - I agree - when you're that high at your game, you should be giving it your all. You should be working just as hard (if not harder) than the guys at your level. 

I love Odell. I just think his time to be immature is running out.

buzz-worthy -

• Rams have interest in trading for Odell Beckham, Jr. Los Angeles has expressed interest in trading for Beckham. Odell in LA - what could go wrong?
• While we're getting all of the Odell talk out of the way - Jarvis Landry is trying to recruit Beckham to Cleveland  - of all the places he could go, I'd imagine he'd definitely pick a place like Cleveland. 
• Ndomakong Suh is now a Los Angeles Ram - he agreed to a one-year, $14 million deal on Monday, after considering the Saints and Titans. Personally would've liked to see him in New Orleans (more of a chance to stomp Matt Ryan).
• Chicago Bears restricted free agent Cameron Meredith visited the Saints on Monday. While it's unknown whether the Bears will let him get away, this is his third visit to another team. Meredith also recently visited the Colts and the Ravens.
• Redskins signed Pernell McPhee - another one of those guys who kills it in Baltimore and then does jack shit when he goes elsewhere. Washington has also told linebacker Junior Galette that they're moving on from him.
• Jim ​Irsay "optimistic" about Andrew Luck (again). If we haven't heard this quote recycled about 12 different ways....
• Michael Bennett turns himself into authorities after allegedly pushing an elderly woman in a wheelchair at the SUPER BOWL where there were 500 cameras around and no one else happened to see it besides one cop. 
• Johnny Manziel is planning to throw at Texas A&M's Pro Day on Tuesday. All 32 NFL teams are expected to be there, and I am also there for the takes.
• John Harbaugh was credited with presenting ideas to re-write the re-writing of the NFL's Catch Rule. He would know since his entire team forgot how to catch last season. "Whatever they did, isn't a catch."
• It's here. The annual NFL Head Coach photo at the Owners' Meetings.

NFL head coaches at league meetings in Orlando #9sports pic.twitter.com/sjaMWldggj

— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 26, 2018

Further reading -

• Don't expect Ravens to make any more free agent signings until after the NFL Draft (RavensWire)
• LA Stadium and Entertainment District to welcome NFL Media (TheRams.com)
• John Mara tired of being asked about Odell Beckham Jr.'s behavior (ESPN)
• 200 musicians audition to play for Baltimore Marching Ravens (Baltimore Sun)

Last word -

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— Wade Phillips (@sonofbum) March 26, 2018