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.

Pro: He knows what it’s like to play in New York

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Not everyone can handle playing in New York. From the intense fan pressure to constant media scrutiny, playing under the bright lights of the Big Apple is simply not for everyone.

Beckham Jr. could’ve handled himself a bit better in his first go-around in the city, but at least he knows what it takes to get the job done under constant pressure.

Beckham Jr. has experienced the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows in New York. These experiences have afforded him valuable lessons that could make a hypothetical return to New York a fruitful one.

Con: Locker Room Concerns

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Considering Beckham Jr.’s reputation, is he really a guy the Jets want in their locker room?

It’s hard not to imagine Beckham Jr. and Adam Gase butting heads at some point if the LSU product was to come to the Jets. Their personalities are just too different to thrive working in the same environment. There is also the diva receiver trait that follows Beckham Jr. around. The last thing Sam Darnold needs as he continues to progress is a disgruntled receiver screaming for the ball on every single play.

Yes, Beckham Jr. is tight with Jamal Adams and odds are his former college teammate would do everything in his power to keep him in check. There is only so much damage control you could do with a strong personality like Beckham Jr., though.