Odell Beckham Jr retains optimism over new Browns coach Kevin Stefanski's plans for 2020

If a chart were to be drawn across NFL for teams having most disappointing season, Cleveland Browns would likely be among frontrunners. Under Freddie Kitchens, Cleveland Browns went 6-10 (win-loss record) in regular season, finishing a dismal third in AFC rth. only teams with a worse record than Cleveland Browns in AFC were Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals. However, spirits are reportedly high in Cleveland Browns' camp ahead of off-season, with new coach Kevin Stefanski taking over from Freddie Kitchens. 

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Odell Beckham Jr upbeat about upcoming season and coach Kevin Stefanski's plans

Maybe, just maybe, Cleveland Browns can rise from ashes of 2019 season, Odell Beckham Jr believes. Speaking to a sports publication former Giants wide receiver said that he was optimistic about what lies ahead for Cleveland Browns with appointment of Kevin Stefanski. “With new coach coming in, just seeing what he did with Minnesota Vikings for a long time with (Adam) Thielen and (Stephon) Diggs,’’ Beckham told reporter Zach Frydenlund. “se are people who I’ve watched closely on ir film, and just seeing things that he did and meeting him and seeing where his mind’s at for Jarvis (Landry) and myself of how this will all work out, I have a good feeling about it, you kw?’’

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Interestingly, last season, with Stefanski as offensive coordinator final four games, Thielen finished fourth in NFL with 113 receptions, ninth with 1,373 yards and 10th with nine TDs. Thielen also racked up his second consecutive Pro Bowl appearance. Stephon Diggs, on or hand, finished with a career-high 102 catches for a career-high 1,021 yards and nine touchdowns, ar career-high. For Odell Beckham Jr, 2020 season will be a fresh new start after an uncomfortable beginning in Cleveland. Odell Beckham Jr reportedly issued opposition teams with a 'come and get me' plea during 2019 regular season. While those reports were refuted by Cleveland Browns and Odell Beckham Jr himself, it w appears that former Giants wide receiver is settling in well in Cleveland. 

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Odell Beckham Jr free ncy

On paper, 'Odell Beckham Jr free ncy' story will have to wait. As things stand, Odell Beckham Jr is on a five-year deal with Browns, with his contract worth a reported $77 million, which comes up to just over $15 million a year. However, Browns do have a potential out after 2020 season, which means that Browns have, in essence, made a two-year commitment for Odell Beckham Jr with organisation slated to pay him a total of just over $31 million till 2020. 

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