After backlash regarding his plan to turn the Cleveland Browns into the "new Patriots," Odell Beckham Jr. explained Monday's comment via an Instagram story Thursday.
Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. clarified his Browns-Patriots comments via an IG story Thursday night on his verified page.
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“Never meant the Browns are the new Patriots or going to be the new Patriots," Beckham wrote. "I just have great respect for what they’ve done ..." pic.twitter.com/LWYwi5ePPH
"Just to clarify, I will always aspire to be great," he wrote. "I haven't reached that point in the NFL but that's what we all chase and I'm going to continue to work to help the Browns become great. Never meant the Browns are the new Patriots or going to be the new Patriots. I just have great respect for what they've done but definitely recognize the work that has to be done to get there."
The star receiver has been quick to express his excitement about joining his new team and working with sophomore quarterback Baker Mayfield this offseason.
Beckham was acquired from the New York Giants in March and is hoping to take the Browns to the playoffs for the first time since 2002.
