OBJ Pitches to Ravens, UFL Kicks Off with Wild Rules

0:00On April 8th, Odell Beckham Jr. popped up at the Giants owners meeting in Phoenix, pitching himself to new-head coach John Harbaugh, his old Ravens, Boss. Thing is, Harbaugh runs a defense-first scheme, and OBJ skipped approaching Todd Munkin, who actually coached him as a offensive coordinator. After sitting out last year in barely playing since 2020, with just 155 catches combined over three seasons, the Browns could use receiver help, but he is not circling back there. Meanwhile, the UFL kicked off strong in week two, with fresh cities and wild rules, like four-point field goals from 60 yards or more. Kicker. Matt McRain nailed the leagues first one early in his team's opener. They also banned punts after crossing midfield, forcing teams to go for it on fourth down, which could shake up NFL strategy down the line. Echoes old football days when touchdowns were worth four or five points. In Columbus, Ohio, the new UFL aviators play at historic crew stadium, owned by Browns

1:00owners D and Jimmy Haslam. Ties to Ohio's aviation routes, with the Wright brothers and astronauts like Neil Armstrong, but their mascot, a dog named Maverick, straight dog pound shout out. Fans love the nod. Browns faced big receiver woes after GM Andrew Berry struck out on drafts, grabbing vet Tylen Wallace mainly for returns. Now buzz swirls around trading for Eagle star AJ Brown, who has posted cryptic social media rants amid frustrations. With over 1,000 yards in seven of eight seasons and three pro bowls, he would light it up next to Jerry Judy. Shifting gears, Buffalo savers snapped their 14-year playoff drought, leaving Jets fans with the longest in North Pro sports at 15 years. Anthony Walker Jr. retired after injury plague Browns stents, and Senior Bowl moves up a week to Dodge Mardi Gras Chaos in Mobile. Football keeps evolving, just like those early four pass rules from 1906. Stay locked in for draft fireworks.