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Three Reasons Why Bengals Should Make Run at Odell Beckham Jr.

The 29-year-old is one of the best free agents available.
Three Reasons Why Bengals Should Make Run at Odell Beckham Jr.
Three Reasons Why Bengals Should Make Run at Odell Beckham Jr.

CINCINNATI — Odell Beckham Jr. is arguably the top free agent on the market. 

The star wide receiver performed at a high level down the stretch last season, helping the Rams win Super Bowl LVI. 

Here are three reasons why the Bengals should make a run at Beckham.

Still a Game Changer

Beckham proved his worth in the playoffs for the Rams, finishing with 21 receptions for 288 yards and two scores. He also tallied 27 receptions for 305 yards and five scores in eight regular season games for Los Angeles last season. 

His quickness, route running, athleticism and playmaking is still elite. 

You Can Never Have Enough Weapons

Some will wonder how Beckham would fit with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd, but the star wide-out fit in just fine with the Rams. 

When he signed with Los Angeles, the Rams had Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods and Van Jefferson. 

Beckham was going to be the cherry on top of the sundae, much like he would be in Cincinnati. Ultimately, Woods suffered a torn ACL in practice and they needed Beckham to step in and play a big role. 

He won't be fully healthy until midseason after suffering a torn ACL of his own in Super Bowl LVI. With that said, Beckham would give the Bengals' offense one heck of a boost in November/early December. 

Bottom Line: Beckham Will Make The Bengals Better

Cincinnati is hoping to make another Super Bowl run this season and this time they want to finish the job. 

Couldn't Beckham help them? The guy already looks up to Joe Burrow. 

He called Burrow "the one" earlier this week. The star quarterback is a leader on the field and off of it. The Bengals' locker room chemistry is the strongest it's been in years. 

They could absorb a big personality like Beckham and get the most out of him—just like the Rams did last season. 

The Bengals making a real run at Beckham is unlikely, but it makes sense from a football standpoint.

A quartet of Chase, Higgins, Boyd and Beckham would be a nightmare for opposing defenses. 

The Bengals should use plenty of empty sets this year with a revamped offensive line. That means Burrow would likely have one of his four star receivers in single coverage on every play. 

Most people will roll their eyes at the idea and a wide receiver like Will Fuller might be a more realistic addition, but that doesn't mean the Bengals should dismiss the idea of signing Beckham.

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JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals OnSI. He's also the host of the Locked on Bengals podcast and Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle. Prior to joining Bengals On SI, Rapien worked at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati

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