Mike McCarthy admits he is 'a huge fan' of Odell Beckham Jr.

As rumors run rampant, Mike McCarthy isn’t being shy about his fascination with Odell Beckham Jr. while the free agent wide receiver searches for a new home.

Over the weekend, it was reported that the Cowboys were one of the teams to check in on the former LSU star. Now, the Dallas leader is outright admitting he’s a “huge fan” of the wide receiver, and while he may be satisfied with the Cowboys current wide receiver corps, there’s always room for a player of Beckham Jr.’s talents.

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“I’ve always been a huge fan of his,” McCarthy said, via Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News. ” … I’ve just heard so many excellent, excellent things about him.”

Moreover, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, confirmed McCarthy isn’t just teasing fans with his praise of Beckham Jr., as he reported the possibility of signing Beckham Jr. was one of the reasons why Dallas decided against trading for a wide receiver at the trade deadline, and the former LSU star could be the jolt the Cowboys are looking for.

“The Cowboys were active at the trade deadline, making calls with hopes of landing a speedy receiver. In the end, no deal made sense and they stood pat. There is one more receiver out there for them,” wrote Garafolo. “Odell Beckham Jr., the top free agent available, is firmly on the Cowboys’ radar, sources say, and they are expected to be in the mix when he’s ready to pick his team upon full recovery from an ACL tear. 

“Dallas (6-2) has plenty of weapons, but its pursuit of a receiver who can run shows the team is in the market for more offensive help. The possibility of signing Beckham is one factor in the Cowboys not reaching for a deal that didn’t fit.”

Of course, Beckham Jr. is highly sought after by multiple NFL teams, as Garafolo added that the Cowboys are far from the only franchise in on the wide receiver. 

“While the original hope for Beckham was to sign in mid-November, sources now say the plan for Beckham is to be in full health and signed by early December. Several teams have been open about potential interest in Beckham, including the Bills, Giants and Rams, sources say,” wrote Garafolo. “The Packers and Chiefs may have interest, as well. 

“Now, you can add the Cowboys to the mix.”

Additionally, Jerry Jones seems to be on board with McCarthy as well, as he made it known how much respect he has for Beckham Jr. last week. 

“Bottom line is, Odell is a player that I admire a lot,” stated Jones, via Jon Machota of The Athletic.

While the Cowboys have a great receiving corps, there’s no question Odell Beckham Jr. would be a weapon that could help them in their chase of a Super Bowl. Time will tell where the star wide receiver signs, but Mike McCarthy, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are throwing their hat in the ring.