With Odell Beckham returning to the Browns, expect lightning in a bottle

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 17: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns misses a touchdown catch against Darius Phillips #23 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 17, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 17: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns misses a touchdown catch against Darius Phillips #23 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 17, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 11: Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns pauses after making a reception during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Colts 32-23. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

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After the unfortunate injury to Beckham last season, I expect we will get the best version of Beckham in his career. He’s had several very good seasons, but none in Cleveland to this point that has us all as excited about his future as a Brown.

I’ve heard many a Brown fan suggest that maybe we should trade Beckham after this season, especially if he has a great year, because then we can get the maximum trade value. Beckham isn’t an unrestricted free agent until 2024.

Beckham is used to being in the spotlight especially with his flashy start in New York, but this past year he literally disappeared after the injury and really wasn’t heard much at all. In the last couple of months, things have changed and Beckham has been back in the spotlight, hanging with Mayfield in Austin, Texas prior to Browns minicamp working out too with his buddy Jarvis Landry and other members of the Browns offensive weapons.

I’m sure Beckham has witnessed what the Browns have already accomplished this last year without him being there and understands that his contributions have got to be more meaningful moving forward. I’m hoping that that idea will make Beckham more aware that some of his prior immature antics, like his complaining to players and coaches during the season because things aren’t going his way won’t cut it this season.