All of a sudden, the connections between the Buffalo Bills and Odell Beckham Jr. have resurfaced.
Perhaps there’s something to it or maybe it’s just nothing.
For now, it’s likely the latter because the Bills need to clear out some salary cap space before making any additions. By March 15, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane needs to get under next year’s salary cap and the team is an estimated $20 million over it.
After that, free agency ensues. Maybe then.
For now, it’s all about Adam Henry.
If you hadn’t heard, Henry was hired by the Bills to be their new wide receivers coach. The 50-year-old has extensive experience both at the college and pro levels.
At each, he has built a relationship with OBJ.
Henry started out in the college ranks and in 2012 he returned there as a passing-game coordinator and wide receivers coach. He remained there until after the 2014 season. While with LSU, Henry coached Beckham.
In 2016, Henry joined the New York Giants in the same role, receivers coach. Beckham and Henry crossed paths in the Big Apple as Beckham was the team’s first-round pick.
We’re not done yet.
In 2018, the Cleveland Browns hired Henry as a wideout coach once again. By now you likely know, that intersected with Beckham’s tenure on Lake Erie as well.
Last December, Beckham had a free-agent visit in Buffalo. He did with several other teams. Beckham did not sign anywhere.
Beane has long touted Beckham. It’s just all about the finances at this point.
But if the recruitment via Von Miller continues, which has been a constant over the past year, Henry could become an additional reason OBJ ends up in Buffalo.
Still a lot of time until then, just something to keep in mind.
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