Pros and Cons of Jets trading for Odell Beckham Jr.

Should the Jets try and make a move to land Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason? Jets Wire takes a look at the pros and cons of doing so.

Could a return to the Big Apple in be in store for Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason?

A report from Sports Illustrated indicated that while Beckham Jr. is not actively seeking a trade from the Browns, he would “welcome a return to New York” if Cleveland opted to move him. Beckham Jr. spent the first five years of his career with the New York Giants before they shipped him out last offseason. Could the Jets now attempt to land Big Blue’s former receiver?

Let’s say general manager Joe Douglas and company are interested in acquiring the 27-year-old wideout. What exactly would they be getting? Here are the pros and cons of a potential trade for one of the most polarizing figures in football.

Pro: Beckham Jr.’s on-field value

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There is no denying that Beckham Jr. is one of the most electric wide receivers in football when he is healthy. Excluding his injury-shortened 2017 season, Beckham Jr. has never caught less than 70 passes in a season and has eclipsed the 1,000-yard plateau five times.

The Jets are extremely thin at wide receiver. If Robby Anderson doesn’t re-sign, New York will have next to nothing at the position. Beckham Jr. would not only solidify the group, but give Sam Darnold a legitimate No. 1 receiver to throw to.

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