Odell Beckham told Giants coach he’s ready to ‘go out on my sword’ to earn roster spot
Former Chicago White Sox catcher AJ Pierzynski talked about Freddie Freeman on OutKick’s “Don’t @ Me With Dan Dakich.” (Rick Scuteri/USA TODAY Sports)
The New York Giants have officially joined DeLorean.
Odell Beckham Jr. He’s back in the Big Blue, and the stakes are apparently higher than in his first superstar experience in New York.
Nothing is guaranteed for Beckham this time, and he knows it.
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Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Beckham continued to express his gratitude for the reunion while embracing his underdog mentality.
“I like it that way,” Beckham said of not having a guaranteed roster spot.
“I feel like this is going to elevate me, that I’m going to have to earn this.”
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caught the ball despite pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Isaiah Johnson in the first quarter. (Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com)
Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants celebrates after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on November 12, 2018. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Beckham battles for snaps against fellow seniors JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios.
The Giants’ depth chart quickly became a proving ground for wideouts beyond the prime times to navigate actual “uncertain” waters.
But Beckham heads straight for the grind.
The former Pro Bowler revealed that he has already had candid conversations with new head coach John Harbaugh about his uncertain status with the roster.
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Beckham gave a confident response when Harbaugh bluntly told him, “I don’t want to have to bring you in here and cut you.”
“I’ll use my sword no matter what,” Beckham responded. “If that’s what you have to do when you see that I’m not doing my best or I’m not fit, then I’m totally fine with that.”
Odell Beckham and Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants greet each other during warmups against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Realistically, the biggest asset he brings to the franchise may be his ability to mentor young star Malik Nabers, who shares LSU’s explosive history.
Beckham has openly admitted that he wants to guide the wideout, acknowledging that his own tumultuous past is at the forefront.
“Believe me, I know everything that needs to be done and I know everything that shouldn’t be done,” Beckham said.
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Whether he makes the 53-man squad or straps on his sword, his final outing in New York will be must-see football.
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