DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Cowboys are one of several teams who have an interest in signing free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., according to multiple reports. But how interested are they?
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy didn't exactly squash the idea of bringing in the star receiver when asked about Beckham during his visit with the media on Monday at the Star in Frisco.
“We really love our receiver group. I really like the balance of the veterans vs. the young guys (we have in-house). I think we have better football to come (from the receivers) with more opportunities to come there," McCarthy said. "In particular to Odell, I’ve always been a huge fan of his. ...I've always been so impressed with his football playing ability, but I’ve just heard so many excellent, excellent things about him over the years. I think those are conversations for the future, but right now we're just focused on our guys."
On Sunday, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported that Beckham "will be ready and cleared by the end of this week," and he listed the Cowboys among the teams who have an interest in signing the 30 year old.
It's unknown which teams Beckham would have an interest in joining but the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants are reportedly among the teams in the mix, along with the Cowboys.
If you're to believe Michael Irvin, it would appear that the Cowboys have just as good of a shot to land Beckham as those other teams.
"I really believe you can have Odell Beckham because I have personal knowledge of knowing how much Odell Beckham would love to play for the Dallas Cowboys," Irvin said recently on 'Shan and RJ' on 105.3 The Fan. "I ain't talking about something somebody told me one time, or something I heard on the line, I'm talking about I got personal knowledge [that he wants to play for the Cowboys]."
Without Amari Cooper, the Cowboys offense has struggled at times this season. According to Pro Football Focus, the Cowboys are No. 16 in pass routes run by their receivers and tight ends, and their offense grades out as the 16th- best unit in the NFL through eight weeks. Dallas had the No. 1 offense in the NFL in 2021.
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