When the Cleveland Browns acquired Odell Beckham Jr. earlier this offseason, it added an entirely new dimension to their offense. According to new head coach Freddie Kitchens, however, Beckham is missing out on some of the fun by skipping OTAs this year.
Speaking to the media earlier this week, Kitchens was asked what Beckham is missing by skipping out on voluntary practices.
Kitchens’ answer was short and very specific:
“A lot — the offense,” Kitchens said via Pro Football Talk.
Of course, Kitchens has said in the past that he understands why Beckham is skipping the practices, so he doesn’t seem too mad about it.
“I understand that,” Kitchens said towards the beginning of May. “I also understand that you guys are always trying to define and draw lines in the sand between coaches and players and players. That isn’t going to happen anymore. That isn’t going to happen here. There is no problem with Odell not being here. I would rather him be here; he is not here. It is voluntary. That is what the word voluntary means. He can decide to come or he can [decide not to come]. Under no circumstances am I going to say that I am pissed off at Odell for not being here. He will be ready to play, and ultimately, that is the only thing that I want is for him to be ready to play when we start kicking off in September. He will be [ready]. I promise you.”
As the Browns continue to practice without both Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry (who is recovering from an injury), there’s plenty of time for other supporting players to shine for the Browns.
When mandatory minicamp begins next week, that will be the first time both the Browns and their fans will get to see Beckham Jr. in the brown and orange.
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