October is coming to a close and Odell Beckham Jr. still hasn’t recorded a reception with the Miami Dolphins.
After starting the year on the physically unable to perform list, Beckham has been active for three games with the Dolphins. But three targets in his first two games fell incomplete and Beckham played only 11 snaps in Miami’s 28-27 loss on Sunday.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said he was encouraged by what he saw in that limited time, though.
“I thought he looked as comfortable as he’s looked,” McDaniel said of Beckham on Monday. “I think Tua [Tagovailoa] sees that on tape and we kind of adjust to what players show us and I thought he was running the best routes, so my expectation would be more involvement.”
But is Beckham willing to continue being patient in an offense that has even found a way to get sixth-round rookie Malik Washington and former practice squad receiver Dee Eskridge involved?
When fans on social media made fun of Beckham for failing to record a reception in his time on the field with the Dolphins, the veteran receiver replied by seemingly implying that he’s been getting open but isn’t getting fed the ball.
Tell them when they make the edit… show all
The routessss.. yup
Bet— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) October 28, 2024
“I think it was a step in the right direction, albeit, the box score doesn’t really assess that,” McDaniel said of Beckham. “From our standpoint from the way we look at offense and the way we look at doing our jobs, I thought he did a good job with the opportunities he had, and we’ll continue to push that envelope because we’re trying to max out what type of football team we are and we know he can help us.”
The Dolphins offense had its most productive day in Week 8, but came up a point short against the Cardinals. Tagovailoa targeted eight different receivers Sunday with Tyreek Hill, De’Von Achane, Jaylen Waddle, and Jonnu Smith getting at least six targets each.
Beckham signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Dolphins that included an additional $5.25 million in incentives. He needs to record at least 36 receptions, 566 receiving yards, and/or four touchdowns to receive more than $3 million.
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