2. Odell Beckham Jr.
Not until this season has New York Giants talented weapon Odell Beckham Jr. seen this level of criticism. His blowup against the Washington Redskins in September brought on this sentiment. Crying on the sidelines and allowing the kicking net to physically get the better of you will finally do that.
Of course, his physical craziness with Josh Norman a season ago also brought on criticism. Unfortunately, this is what also brought on the OBJ defenders who’ll fight you to the death.
Around these parts we actually saw people telling other rational people that Beckham’s actions were “justified” in that ridiculous shoving match against the Carolina Panthers. To top it off, in classic anti-Tom Coughlin fashion, the Giants organization allowed him to run the asylum.
To me, OBJ is so talented that anything less than dominating his sport and doing it with class would be a failure. I expect more of the kid.
Others don’t feel that way. Others make the excuse that “his emotions are what fuels him.”
Garbage.
His heart is what fuels him. It’s not the choreographed dances, emotional outbursts, or trash talk that gets it done for the kid. It’s his ticker on the field of play that allows him to compete at the highest level in between whistles that matters.
Everything else is just noise and will get in the way of Odell Beckham Jr. becoming the best wide receiver since Jerry Rice.
Hold the kid accountable. He may just surprise you and rise to the occasion.
