CLEVELAND — Following breakout seasons from quarterback Baker Mayfield and running back Nick Chubb in 2018 and the acquisition of Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. during the offseason, the Cleveland Browns have been much talked about in the lead-up to training camp.
Beckham Jr. senses the excitement not only from the media, but also, his interaction with fans, and he spoke about the upcoming season at The Citi Odell Beckham Jr. Football ProCamp at Strongsville High School Tuesday.
“Expectations are just expectations, but I’m excited to be part of the excitement,” Beckham Jr. said.
“I’ve watched from afar the struggles, where they didn’t win a game the one year, won one game and went to 7-9. It’s just been on the come-up. It’s just that time and I just want to be able to give absolutely everything I have and see where we land with that.”
Although Beckham Jr. senses the excitement and the positive energy surrounding a team that was 0-16 just two seasons ago, he knows there is much work to be done when training camp gets underway at team headquarters in Berea Thursday.
“Try not to look too far ahead,” Beckham Jr. said. “I feel like in the past, I’ve always come in and been like, ‘I want to win Super Bowls.’ Obviously, that’s the goal. That’s the only reason to do this, but really, just want to slow it down this time, take it day by day, week by week and just see where we end up.”