In his relatively short time in the National Football League, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has developed a bit of a reputation for being a flashy guy who can make dazzling catches and one that can become a bit unhinged if you can get under his skin. After another testy afternoon, in which he was squared up with Josh Norman of the Washington Redskins, Beckham let his emotions run wild on the sideline.
First year Giants head coach Ben McAdoo wants to put an end to that kind of behavior right now, before it gets any worse for Beckham and the Giants.
“I thought between the white lines he controlled himself,” McAdoo said Monday on a teleconference one day after the Giants’ 29-27 loss to the Redskins. “Emotionally on the sideline in between the series, he needs to do a better job. That’s all of our responsibilities, mine included. But he needs to control his emotions better and be less of a distraction to himself and his teammates. It’s our job to help him with that process.”
Beckham was seen on video throwing a fit on the Giants’ sideline, swinging his helmet at a kicking net. The kicking net made like a lawn chair fighting Snoopy on Thanksgiving and swung back.
Awwwww, toodums.
Odell Beckham Jr having a tempter tantrum on the sideline.#WASvsNYG pic.twitter.com/lgc14pBpHN
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) September 25, 2016
Beckham is still a young player, and perhaps it might be good for the Giants to provide him with some veteran leadership to control the emotions a little better at times. Then again, sometimes a little fire is good for a player and a team.
At least we know Beckham cares about what’s happening on the field. The kid wants to win. You just can’t have him getting decked by a kicking net in the future.
[NJ.com]
