Odell Beckham Jr., the newly acquired wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, is making waves with his latest declaration on social media. With a nod to the past, Beckham Jr. excitedly proclaimed his inclusion in what he dubbed “the fastest show on turf” – a name that echoes but distinctly differentiates from the “Greatest Show on Turf,” the moniker of the 1999 Super Bowl-winning St.
Louis Rams. The comparison is not without merit, as both teams share a philosophy built on explosive speed and a penchant for downfield attacks.
The Dolphins’ offense boasts an array of fast players, including Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane, and now rookie Jaylen Wright, showcasing a depth of speed that rivals the historical pace set by the Rams, whose lineup once included Hall of Famers Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk, and Isaac Bruce, alongside stars like Torry Holt and Az-Zahir Hakim.
Beckham Jr. expressed his awe in a tweet dated May 11, 2024: “Damn…I’m really a part of the fastest show on turf ️️️.”
Miami’s speed is not just hyperbole. Data from NextGen Stats reveals that Hill and Achane were among the fastest players in the NFL during the 2023 season, with Hill manifesting four of the top 20 speeds and Achane three. Mostert also showed off his speed with a 21.62 MPH run, placing him in the top ten for individual player speeds last season.
Jaylen Wright, selected in the fourth round of the 2024 draft, brings additional velocity to an already fast team, recording the second-fastest 40-yard dash among running backs at the combine with a time of 4.38 seconds. Despite this impressive feat, Wright humbly acknowledged the exceptional pace of his teammates, saying, “At the end of the day, I know I am fast, but there are some extremely fast guys here. I mean really, really, fast.”
Wright also expressed gratitude and excitement for his opportunity with the Dolphins, emphasizing the significance of joining a team known for its speed. “Being here with all of these guys, star players, players that I grew up watching, It just means a lot, just to be mentioned in the factor of having speed, that just means a lot to me,” Wright said at the Dolphins’ rookie minicamp.
“I’m just blessed to be here, and I’m excited for what’s coming to me. I know I’m fast, but we got a lot of elite guys here that are really fast.”
As the Dolphins gear up for what promises to be an electrifying season, the addition of Beckham Jr. and the rookie Wright underscore the team’s commitment to building an offense that can outpace the opposition. With “SPEED EVERYWHERE ON DOLPHINS OFFENSE,” Miami looks set to live up to Beckham Jr.’s high-speed hype.
Additional stories of interest include Raheem Mostert’s reaction to the Wright draft pick, a breakdown of Chris Grier’s latest draft strategies, insights into Beckham’s contract, and more analysis on what Beckham’s addition means for the Dolphins.