It has now been two years since the Kansas City Chiefs decided that they would still be able to succeed at the highest level even after parting ways with Tyreek Hill. As it turns out, they were right.
The Chiefs have now won back-to-back titles in their post-Cheetah era, which just proves how this squad can be so successful even without a franchise wideout.
At the same time, however, it’s hard to deny that the Chiefs will need to get Patrick Mahomes some help in this area this offseason — especially if they want to make it three Super Bowl wins in a row.
Odell Beckham Jr. to the Kansas City Chiefs?
Aug 21, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) stands on the field during warmups prior to their game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Several names have already been linked to the Chiefs in terms of the multitude of options they have at wide receiver. One man who has already been rumored to be a potential summer recruit for the defending champs is Odell Beckham Jr., who currently hasn’t secured a new deal with the Baltimore Ravens.
NFL analyst Craig Carlton is one of those folks who believes that OBJ would be a great fit for Kansas City’s Mahomes-led offense. Carlton mentioned that the Chiefs should also do their due diligence on guys like Calvin Ridley and Mike Evans. However, the analyst seems to believe that Beckham appears to be the most intriguing option among the trio:
“OBJ would be the perfect kind of guy to join Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City,” Carton said.
Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) stands on the field before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Beckham made around $15 million with the Ravens last season, but he probably won’t be able to command this amount of money this time around. The Chiefs could lure OBJ to Kansas City on a discount, especially with the prospect of the three-time Pro Bowler potentially winning his second Super Bowl ring in 2024.
Feb 14, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Fan watch the parade procession during the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVIII. Mandatory Credit: Julia Kapros-USA TODAY Sports