With the Rams new No. 1 WR, a change in philosophy on offense is happening
Odell Beckham Jr. is one of the most exciting players in the NFL, and he has been a huge part of the success for the New York Giants over the past few seasons. However, with his recent trade to the Los Angeles Rams, it seems like he will be playing a different role on offense.
Getty Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods, and Darrell Henderson may now line up with new Ram Odell Beckham Jr. in the same configuration.
In order to score at will against defenses, the Los Angeles Rams are notorious for utilizing 11 personnel (one tight end, one running back) or playing out of empty formations with no backs in the backfield.
So, where does Odell Beckham Jr., the Rams’ newest wide receiver, fit into the offense? Will this need any quick adjustments to the scheme once OBJ is integrated?
On Friday’s broadcast of Good Morning Football, NFL Network’s Peter Schrager explained what the concept for OBJ is. With the three-time Pro Bowl wideout Beckham, the Rams will shift from 11 to 10 personnel, according to Schrager.
Currently, Schrager — who co-hosts the “Flying Coach” podcast with Rams head coach Sean McVay during the summer — says McVay has a lengthy history of teaching OBJ.
“I knew McVay had a thing for Odell Beckham.” This dates back to when Odell was a member of the (New York) Giants and was reported to be on the verge of being moved, and the Browns offered too much,” Schrager said. “The Giants couldn’t say no, but Sean has long had his eye on Odell. And although numerous other players phoned him, McVay spoke with Odell Beckham two days before and essentially laid out the game plan.”
And what about McVay’s intentions for OBJ?
“‘We’re going four-wide, 10 personnel, we’re going to get looks, we’re bringing you in here, and we’re going to win a Super Bowl.’ Let’s get this party started! What exactly are we doing? ‘Would you want to travel somewhere else and perhaps receive additional touches?’ Schrager elucidated.
What Ten People Are Expected to Look Like
In the 10 personnel grouping, a running back is still utilized.
But there’s one difference: there aren’t any tight ends in the lineup. The arrangement shifts to a running back and four wide receivers. A running back, on the other hand, may still line up in the backfield.
The University of Oklahoma, for example, runs a ten-person formation: Inside the red zone, this play is a tremendous hit.
Darrell Henderson/Sony Michel (RB), Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods, Van Jefferson, and now OBJ are among the Rams’ expected 10-man formations.
Following the Rams’ Thursday practice in Thousand Oaks, California, with Associated Press Rams writer Greg Beacham, Kupp talked highly of OBJ.
Agreement on a ‘Rental’ Basis
Beckham does not have a long-term contract with the team. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, these are the specifics of his new Rams contract:
According to a source, the #Rams awarded WR Odell Beckham Jr a one-year contract for up to $4.25 million. Details: — $500K signing bonus — $750K for the remainder of the season — An additional $3M in team-based incentives is possible depending on how they complete the regular season and playoffs.
November 12, 2021 — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
This is the equivalent of a leasing agreement, according to Schrager.
“It’s a rental for now,” Schrager said, “and if they can go in there for eight weeks and Odell feels comfortable, the other wide outs were a problem.” “How do you tell Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp?”
Schrager, on the other hand, audibly demonstrated Jalen Ramsey’s conversation with OBJ, the now-former Cleveland Brown.
“At one point, Jalen Ramsey was on FaceTime courting Odell Beckham, and Odell remarked, ‘What do you think of the wide receivers?’” And at the facility, Jalen Ramsey brought the FaceTime into the receivers room, where they were all seated, and he said, ‘Guys, Odell’s here, do we want Odell?’ And they’re all like, ‘Yeah, let’s get going!’ “It was that obvious.”
Below are some images from the GMF part.
“While recruiting him on FaceTime, Ramsey brought his phone into the @RamsNFL WRs room and asked all the players, with Odell watching on from the phone, ‘Boys, do we want this guy?’ & the response in the room was great.” – @Pschrags w/ Beckham signing information pic.twitter.com/edHRV8Taw3
— November 12, 2021, Good Morning Football (@gmfb)
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