ORLANDO – The Miami Dolphins are trying to land a big name.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed on Monday that the team spoke to wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Recommended Videos
McDaniel told reporters, “So things went great with him. We did make him an offer and business takes time, especially with players like Odell, who’s had a phenomenal career and still has really good football in front of him and has options.”
McDaniel added, “I think those conversations will be ongoing. We’ll see where they go. I don’t live in the world of crystal balling and I do stay in my lane as a coach. I’m definitely ready to coach him if we can come to an agreement, and I think both sides are trying to work towards that. We’ll see what happens.”
Another big topic this offseason has been if McDaniel will continue to call the plays for the Dolphins.
McDaniel said that after thinking it over, he will continue to do so.
McDaniel said, “I think one of the things that we’ve done this offseason is really lean into the facilitation of full communication and the development of our staffs in all three phases. I think from a play-calling perspective, for now in the spring, I’m going to call plays. And I plan on doing it in the fall. But we’ll always adjust if necessary. As long as you’re ok with me calling plays, I’ll call plays.”
As for injured linebackers Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb, McDaniel said that “They have been doing phenomenal.”
However, he added that there’s no timelines for their return to action.