How Odell Beckham Jr. Became the Most Polarizing Player in Football 

I don't usually like diva personalities but OBJ has some innate likeability for me and there's no question he has been treated extremely unfairly by the football media. I was happy for him that he got his ring (altlhough it was for the damn Rams).

I just started watching your videos yesterday, and was already impressed by the older Kendrick instrumental (I think it was ‘Rigamortus’). When ‘Never Catch Me’ faded in @3:58 I was stun-locked for a few. The content is excellent on its own, the music just gives it another layer of greatness. Looking forward to what you have to come.

Wow, can’t believe I missed that Aikman quote. What an insane thing to say after ONE GAME where I’m pretty sure obj wasn’t even fully worked into the offense yet and took pretty limited snaps.

There should be a trigger warning before the Blair Walsh kick

Love the saint pablo in the background

We want to hear your takes on teams/players that don't get talked about as much. #lets ride

He's alive

I still have my OBJ jersey. Gettleman was such a tool, hopefully he's rotting somewhere (hate that dude). New regime taking care of his mistakes though.

I miss rookie obj 😢

Scattered rumours... 9/10 pun 😁

Only one person is left on the browns from those stills

Is it also possible that going from the nfc east (arguably one of the worst divisions in football) to a defense focused afc north was a factor in his struggles in Cleveland?

The only thing I don’t like about Odell is how he left Cleveland and now everyone just blames Baker as the worst QB to ever play because of it

Was he with dysfunctional teams yes is he at fault for the bad qbs he had no does he have a Super Bowl ring yes yet he will never be remembered as a hall of famer and all time great receiver because of his immaturity and ego and he has no one to blame but himself for where he is right now

hope he finds his way back to the giants

Anyone think it looks stupid for NFL players to actually wear whatever jersey number they want?

Baker over threw him thst 2021 szn but as soon he went to ram got hood qb he got 500 yards and 8 tds baker was the problem to this day obj is lookin better then ever and baker fell off 😂haters gon hate regardless tho

Odell ruined the browns

Set The Edge is a total clown

God I love this channel. Every video is so well crafted

14:00 damn set the edge listens to gibbs!!!

Odell belongs in LA, I hope he re-signs with the Rams so bad

The Cleveland steamer.

Could use OBJ here in Indy

Lol I just watched that Skip debating Skip on Aaron Rodgers like 3 days ago

OBj to the Packers. They need him.

STE with Avalanche by Madvillain at 2:44? Another reason to love your videos.

OKay, normally really like these vids, but this guy has always just been a guy. Classic wide receiver, didn't do anything overly stupid, didn't seem to be a toxic asshole, just a guy who is good at football. Media makin mountains out o molehills with his story

You forgot the part where Lebron tweeted that Odell needed to be freed. Odell literally got a royal pardon

Two videos from you within a week??? I’m here for it. I’ve been dying for content from you bro

I think odell paved the way for how the young top wr in the game act nowadays

As an Eagles fan I obviosity didnt like Odell but the dude is a beast. Im happy he got a ring. Hope he goes to a great team!

Is it just me or does STE sound a lit like Brett Kollman?

Rodgers is the regular season king and the post season JOKER. What the hell does it matter if you get home field advantage if you're just going to BLOW IT in front of your OWN FANS year after YEAR? You, me and everyone knows he's going to sign another deal to play in LA. He loves it there, he loves the culture, the QB, the offense and he's made some great friends. The Rams have a few bucks but Odell just needs to tune down his demands for a "long term" deal, no one is gonna pay all that for a guy that's popped a knee twice on prime time television. He's great in LA and its the only place that gave him ANY success.

I would disagree with the opening statement. Baseball is the ultimate team sport. You occupy one ninth of the batting order (unless you are a pitcher), you occupy one ninth of the field (unless you are a DH), and are powerless if only you are performing. Conversely, a RB can catch, provide blocking, as well as run. A QB can pass, run, or sometimes, catch. If you think otherwise, fine. But to me, baseball is and will forever be, the ultimate team sport

as a browns fan, i just expect the browns to suck. Hopefully we can hit our superbowl window in these next few years

Odell had 154 yards and 3 TDs against Dallas with the Browns in 2020

I remember watching the national championship with LSU vs Bama, the first time I saw 33(Odell) he stood out with only a few reps and it was clear he had high athletic talents.. the real truth about Odell is we never found out the real potential he had in the NFL. After his rookie season and 1 handed catch, I do believe his fame transcended his play on the field and it got to his head, who can blame him? But of course, that will lead him to be a little arrogant.. let’s not forget he trashed Eli for his woes always casting the blame... He has the talent bot he never reached that level.

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Been a giants fan my whole life and when obj came into the league he got an insane amount of hate towards him all the way up until this past year when he joined the rams, mfs switch up so quick whether it’s from “he’s top 3” to “he’s washed” or “only one good catch” whatever u wanna say it won’t take away from the fact that when he was in his prime from 2014-17 he was a top 3 receiver in the league and was arguably the most explosive player in the league right there with Antonio brown (arguably one of the greatest wide receivers to play) he has been real since the day he entered the league which is probably the biggest reason he became the biggest nfl athlete social media has ever seen, he genuine asf, he sexy asf, and when he was in his prime form he ur favorite receivers favorite receiver, it blows my mind that now almost at the age of 30 everyone trying to give him his flowers after spending years slandering him, and for most all the way up until this past season until he proved everyone wrong on the rams. Everyone so damn quick to forget bro, u wouldn’t have Jamarr chase, Justin Jefferson, or any of ur favorite young receivers without obj paving the way

Man OBJ is that mf dude …end of story !

Love the beats you put in the backgrounds of all your videos, back to back Kendrick beats on your past 2 vids was dope👍👍

As a Giants fan, I didn't appreciate OBJ throwing Eli under the bus, but now with hindsight, he was right about Gettleman and us being a dumpster fire. He was one of the few bright spots for us in the last years of the Eli era. I hope he comes back strong.

Shoutout for the MF DOOM music

I'm just happy he got his ring. For all the hate he got for the dumbest shit, the one thing I couldn't stand is ppl acting like his talent and devotion to the game wasn't elite. I mean the man graduated with a degree in physiology just so that he could understand the human body better and how to activate and strengthen different muscles. But heaven forbid we ever praise a "diva" for their intelligence. Baker was the problem in Cleveland and them being willing to pay Deshaun Watson of all ppl proves that, whether u live in denial or not. Odell's postseason run along with that potential Super Bowl MVP more than supports the claim that he is still worth it to pursue. And I just hope he can stay healthy for the rest of his career and put up numbers deserving of the Hall. Just to piss off all his haters even more.

God I love the skip vs skip debate video.

Wake up babe new late night STE just dropped

Will forever be my favorite athlete

One of my favorite players

Uhh... AB is arguably more polarizing than OBJ

One flaw, showing Dez at the start. Countless careless or irresponsible journalists totally mischaracterized him, like a derangement. Here's the fact: Dez would get upset at ANY adversity. The QB getting sacked, someone fumbling, failure to convert. It was NOT, I repeat not, "Why didn't you throw to ME?" But every sportscaster watched him agitated and upset after an unsuccessful play and dishonestly said "Look at Dez being a crybaby because they didn't throw to him and he was open." Yes, Witten and Garrett's boys just went "Shut up, Dez." But only because he would keep fuming in his passion to win. No to be the star; to win. He's been really irresponsibly mischaracterized, mainly by inept sportscasters. And by everyone who jumped on the bandwagon, since Dez has the worst P.R. skills in history, and wouldn't defend himself or set the record straight. To lump him in with a prima donna hot dog, "God's gift to the game", end zone prancing diva? Please.

already off to a strong start by referencing skip vs skip

obj was never the problem

Excited that college football is back, and we're so close to NFL returning too! SB Nation and Set The Edge will have tons of content to cover. KTO is great too!

the only place i see him succeeding at is with the Rams, he needs an Eli Manning/Stafford gunslinger that wants to throw the ball in tight coverage and isnt afraid of having an int or 2

I truly believe baker sandbagged obj.

Haven’t watched a second but I already know this ones gonna be an amazing vid

odell beckham sucks

that boat photo killed the Giants Franchise

Yes! Thank you set the edge. Love your channel man, your awesome. You are the second best football storyteller on yt. In my opinion KTO is a tiny bit better. Love ya man ❤️

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As a cowboys fan, i hated Odell for years. But i met him in person this year and he is such a good guy and so respectful it changed my mind. He is a real human and cares about people, no matter who you are.

Odell has an over-inflated clout to success ratio

love that you used the saint pablo instrumental

I loved Odell in Cleveland. I want what's best for him, it just sucks the way it went down.

RAIDERS

This guy in my league drafted him in the 4th round

The lack of shit on his chest in the thumbnail is questionable

I still can't believe that the net wasn't suspended for that unsportsmanlike comduct

Truth be told, I think we all agree it's great OBJ finally got his ring instead of wasting his entire career on mediocre to bad teams like so many talented WR's before him who never got a shot.

😂😂 "They all suck man" .. Ocho was hilarious

I was Odell’s biggest fan, it felt like, when he played for the Giants. The media tried to paint a diva out of him. The spotlight was always on him. They wanted to see him fail. He was unlike anything the Giants have ever had and probably will ever have. I’m so happy he finally got the ring he deserved, especially since he finally proved everyone wrong.

Wanted to say this has got to be my favorite sports content channel. Great videos man, keep it up!

I literally discovered the NFL (in France) thanks to OBJ. And now I am totally addicted to the game, so he will always be number one for me. I even ended up hanging a signed jersey above my desk ( yeah... there's a non zero chance that it is a fake 😅)

I hope he recovers 100% and is able to sign with a new team. Would be dope to see him on these teams: Ravens Raiders Patriots Packers 49ers

I see you with the Saint Pablo beat at 11 minutes. Nice video Set The Edge and happy football season!!

As a Giants fan, it was the cruelest April Fool's joke that we traded someone somehow as franchise-defining as our QB. Whether you wanted to ride out the career of Eli Manning or turn the page to a new QB, I didn't see the sense in trading OBJ, even with the massive haul we got for him. I was more of a football layperson at the time, but even from my eyes it was obvious what kind of positive impact he had on the field, and if anything, I found the off-field stuff kind of charming. He was a little crazy but clearly passionate. It showed in the practices before each game too. And unlike many other stars at the time, while there were contract debates being reported, he didn't hold out. He wanted to be part of the team. He continued to go to the practices and camps. And for as much as the talking heads and outside media loved to spin such a narrative that portrays him as a selfish player, most reports you heard from his actual teammates spoke highly of him, that many in the Giants locker room looked up to him as a leader, and even in the Browns organization they respected his game. Not that I'm any good at it yet but it's why I wanted to learn how to watch WR film, because many actual analysts (the ones who's job it is to grade and watch film, not just come up with narratives) actually often came to the conclusion that "OBJ isn't being targeted enough", based on the concepts he ran and how well he did on those reps. On the Browns, he often ran routes that were specifically designed to draw coverage attention to open up someone else, and when he should get the ball, it seemed like the QB never gets to that part of the read. Which is what made the Rams chapter so satisfying to me. While it was a slow start, eventually everything I learned from those people and what I saw as a Giants fan come back through, even despite him no longer being necessarily the main feature. And I'll admit, I spammed some chatrooms with "OBJ was the problem" memes every time OBJ made a big play out of pettiness, cus so many people had bought into that. I think even after his injury during the Super Bowl, his presence (or now lack thereof) was felt immediately and heavily: I distinctly remember Van Jefferson getting targeted on two routes, playing the exact same role OBJ did on two big plays before he got hurt, and instead of being big plays again, it was a clearly lost 50-50 ball and what looked like an arm punt from Stafford on the other. It was a direct comparison between what a great receiver can do versus someone not quite on his level (and certainly hope for Jefferson to develop into something). Which finally brings me to the elephant in the room with his QBs. I won't claim to know what went on schematically with Eli since I was a much younger football watcher at the time, but it really felt night and day what OBJ was able to do with Stafford instead of Mayfield. Once I learned a bit more from some other channels about the kinds of routes he ran, it was frustrating now knowing that Mayfield didn't complete his reads as often as Stafford did, which is a huge driver for why OBJ's production was so different in those situations, and why the narrative with all the tape-watchers was "Actually, OBJ doesn't get targeted enough", even though the opposite narrative was being spun in the mainstream. As soon as I could, I bought OBJ's LSU jersey to go with my Giants OBJ jersey, since I couldn't find a Rams one for the Super Bowl. After the victory, I got two Rams OBJ Super Bowl Jerseys as well. Honestly, I want to get a Browns OBJ jersey to complete the collection. He's always gonna be a superstar in my eyes, and while I deeply miss him on the Giants, I'm going to keep rooting for him regardless.

I think what helped OBJ on the Rams was that he didn't go into a situation where people expected him to be THE #1 receiver he still is a great football player and prove that he can be on a championship team but just needs a buddy

That Skip Bayless edit was amazing. Still can't believe that clown has a job lmao

loving the freddie gibbs track playing, thugging it out.

Hey RU-vid. What NFL player do you feel is hated unfairly? RU-vid:

The media overblowing people's emotions and responses for attention and controversy? No way!

One of the best channels on RU-vid

Logan, watch your step or my dad will make a video about you

Man I’m rocking with the flylo in the background

Kaytranada and Flylo as background music? Set the Edge pulling through with the tunes!

Best catch ever

Madlib on the background music xd

He’s back, I can live in peace 😢

Giants fan here. I will never understand what the big deal was with the boat photo. The Giants had the day off, he and his teammates chose to spend it in Miami, and they were all back when the coach told them to be back. If people want to criticize him for the way he played against the Packers, that's fair. He played poorly. But I don't get why the trip and the photo get people riled up.

The video his dad made of baker might be the funniest thing I’ve ever seen from the NFL

As a Giants fan O'Dell is in my top 3 least favorite Giants players ever bc he was too much of a cocky crybaby

2:44

put a flying lotus song in an NFL video essay. I love you STE.

Really wanted him on the raiders but we’ll have to wait

I don’t think I can overestimate how huge OBJ was for my generation. Literally EVERYONE wanted to do one hand catches because of him

One thing that no analysis on Odell talks about is how handsome he is. I know as dudes, it's really hard to know when a guy is good looking and we only really go with what other people say, but I think it's very clear that Odell took media spotlight because not only was he an amazing athlete, he had a moviestar look and style. That's probably a huge contributor to the almost People magazine level gossip he was essentially a part of.

Great video! Used to think obj was a goofy, but in reality dude was just having fun and a player maker. The catch jusy Made him#1 enemy

like I've been saying for years, Eli didnt get enough credit, he was better than we thought

Odell Beckham Jr wasn’t used properly in Cleveland I’m sorry but baker is complete 🍑 and he wasn’t ready for the weapons he had cuz if I’m baker and I got Odell, Jarvis Landry, and Hunt on my squad I’m winning a 💍 💯 because the browns weren’t sorry now they had a good offense and defense