Being that the New York Giants signed Odell Beckham Jr. to a massive five-year, $95 million contract, it’s only fair that we set forth the expectations for the seasons ahead.
The type of return the Giants should expect to see from Beckham trumps any stats that receivers have earned in the past few years. The closest we can get in terms of overall production can be derived from Antonio Brown’s numbers. Brown signed a four-year, $68 million contract which allocates $17 million per-season to the receiver. Beckham will earn $19 million per year.
What type of return have the Steelers seen from Antonio Brown?
This example uses Brown’s stats and contract as a foundation for Beckham’s expectations
After Brown signed his contract, he managed 101 receptions, 1,533 yards, and nine touchdowns. His TD totals were the lowest since 2013. Of course, maintaining the immense success he’s consistently enjoyed over the course of his career is nearly impossible, and there’s no doubt his efficiency didn’t waiver after signing a massive deal.
Let’s do the math – If you divide his numbers by 17 (17 million dollars) you get: 5.95 receptions, 90.17 yards, and 0.52 touchdowns per game.
If you add these numbers to include Beckham Jr’s. additional $2 million per-year, his numbers amass to: 113 receptions, 1,713 yards, and 10 touchdowns. These numbers would make him the best receiver in the league by a long shot.
What did Odell Beckham Jr’s. stats look like in his best season?
Beckham enjoyed his best year in 2015, recording 96 receptions, 1,450 yards, and 13 touchdowns. According to the numbers stated before, his touchdown totals surpasses the expectations but his receptions and yardage falls short.
How has Beckham looked this offseason for the Giants?
Giants co-owner John Mara was asked recently what persuaded him to get the deal done as soon as possible. His answer was clear and concise. According to Mara, after watching Beckham annihilate Darius Slay in joint practices with the Detroit Lions, his decision to move forward with the deal was final.
Some players have stated that they think Beckham has looked even better since returning from a broken ankle. While that’s very optimistic, his normal walking-highlight self has been on full display during practice. We can expect to see him reach expectations in 2018.