4 NFC West Minicamp Storylines: Is Odell Beckham Jr. Heading Back to Rams?

NFL minicamps wrapped up Thursday, with several entertaining and topical storylines to monitor across the four NFC West teams.

Is Odell Beckham Jr. Returning to Rams?

The reigning Super Bowl champions are reportedly optimistic about bringing the free-agent wide receiver back for the 2022 season. 

Beckham tore his ACL during Super Bowl LVI, but not before he scored the game's first touchdown. 

He isn't expected to be ready for a return to action until November, so there's still plenty of time for Los Angeles and the three-time Pro Bowler to come to a contract agreement.

The Rams are currently +1100 to repeat as champs at Caesars Sportsbook, and Beckham would undoubtedly help their chances.

Can Rashaad Penny Kick Injury Blues?

The Seattle Seahawks used a first-round selection in the 2018 NFL Draft on Penny, and the running back has played just 37 games through his first four seasons. However, he finished last year rushing for 671 yards and six touchdowns through the final five games.

If Penny can repeat his late-season heroics, his +10000 odds to win the AP Offensive Player of the Year Award at DraftKings Sportsbook seem long. Of course, the oft-injured running back needs to stay healthy.

Define "Special"

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While there's every reason to give San Francisco 49ers sophomore quarterback Trey Lance the benefit of the doubt, he still has to be considered incredibly raw. 

Although, Lance probably does look special after Aiyuk caught passes from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo the past two years. Lance is listed with +4000 odds to lead the NFL in passing yards this season and win the Regular Season MVP Award at FanDuel Sportsbook. 

Letting Your Play Do The Talking

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is amid a contract dispute with the organization, and head coach Kliff Kingsbury is praying for the situation to be resolved before training camp begins. 

More pressing, can Murray's silent protest and Kingsbury's prayers help the Cardinals make the postseason? Arizona is +125 to secure a playoff berth at DraftKings.

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