New York Giants: Odell Beckham Jr. Vows To Dominate In 2019

Sep 23, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) yells at the fans prior to the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

With rumors spreading that the New York Giants nearly traded star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the New England Patriots, the spark was ignited to a fiery offseason full of trade proposals and questionable motives.

Beckham has heard enough, consistently expressing his concerns over social media. Every season the rumors follow him and the option for departure clown his murky future. But, his future is with the Giants, just ask general manager Dave Gettleman who clearly indicated the team would not sign him just to trade him away.

A rookie helping a veteran:

For a star player, the noise can sometimes be too much. Antonio Brown can vouch for that, yet it seems like he welcomes the aggression and attention from fans and team executives alike. Beckham has managed to stay out of the negative spotlight ever since rookie phenom Saquon Barkley was drafted.

Who would have thought that an even bigger star the Odell would be the one to tame him and bring him back to reality. The tantrums stopped, the kicking net has been spared, and the locker room kept tightly wound. A huge difference than a season ago where everything fell apart at the seams starting with Beckham’s arrogance.

The season ahead presents a new challenge, one with a different culture behind the scenes and an upgraded offensive line. There are still units that are in dire need of support, but Gettleman will find a way to put the right pieces in place. Eli Manning’s final campaign will be exciting yet dramatic at the same time.

The New York Giants needs to help Odell Beckham Jr. stay sane:

Moving forward, Beckham must find a way to put on his blinders – look the other way when big sports networks try to sell a falsehood or narrative. It’s all smoke and mirrors – let your play do the talking.

Beckham clearly spoke to the “loyal” fans out there, and there are a lot. He said all the right things – keep your head down and work hard, that’s all the global star can do. The spotlight is for in-season, not the offseason.

Building upon a stellar four-year career is essential, and Beckham will look to break personal records in 2019 on an offense that is more than capable of success.