Okay, so let’s talk about Odell Beckham Jr., man, what a wild ride it’s been following this guy’s career. I remember when he first got drafted by the New York Giants, everyone was hyped. The dude was electric from the get-go.
I started watching him closely during his rookie year in 2014. I mean, who could forget that insane one-handed catch against the Cowboys? That play alone cemented him as a superstar. He even won Offensive Rookie of the Year, which was totally deserved.
- 2014: Became a fan after that amazing catch, won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Then, I followed him through those Pro Bowl years from 2014 to 2016. The Giants were actually decent, and OBJ was a massive reason why. Every game, I was glued to the screen, waiting for him to do something spectacular. He was a human highlight reel.
- 2014-2016: Made three Pro Bowls, the Giants were a potential suitor, and I watched every highlight.
But things got a little messy after that. There were rumors about him wanting out of New York, and the team’s performance started to dip. It felt like the magic was fading. Still, I kept checking the news, hoping for a comeback.
Then, the trade happened. He was off to Cleveland, and later, to the Rams. I was bummed to see him leave the Giants, but I kept tabs on him, reading articles and watching what I could. The Super Bowl win with the Rams was a great moment. I even found myself getting into his personal life a bit, like reading about his ex, Lauren Wood.
- Rams: I kept tabs on him, read articles, watched games, celebrated the Super Bowl win, followed his personal life.
Recently, I saw the news that he signed with the Miami Dolphins. Honestly, I was hoping he’d return to the Giants. It felt like a full-circle moment was possible. Brian Daboll, the Giants’ coach, even played coy about the rumors. But, hey, it is what it is. I checked out the Dolphins’ announcement, and it’s official. OBJ in Miami. They even waived him officially.
- Dolphins: Read the news, saw the announcement, checked the rumors, it’s official.
So, where does that leave me? Still a fan, I guess. I’ll be reading the updates on how he’s doing in Miami. It’s going to be interesting to see him in a new environment. It might be good for him. I hope he balls out.
What I learned
Following OBJ’s journey has been a rollercoaster. From a Giants fan’s perspective, it’s been a mix of excitement, disappointment, and now, a bit of nostalgia. But that’s sports, right? You never know what’s going to happen. I’m just glad I got to witness his incredible talent over the years. Good luck to Odell, I’ll be keeping up with him!
