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“Just wanna say today I woke up feeling extremely blessed,” Beckham tweeted. “The start of a new chapter in my life began this pass week. I will be workin harder than I ever have, to be the best that I ever have been. I’m more motivated now then I have ever been. “Words are only that, so its time for action,” Beckham continued. “To the LOYAL Giants fans out there. I’m lettin u kno now, this will be somethin uve never seen. I’m in the lab. Head down, my fire has been lit and the world continues to fuel it. It’s time to be exactly who u are, I’m goin for it all. “Stay Tuned. Stay blessed,” Beckham added, before signing off with the hashtag, “#ImOffTheGrid.” |
I'm excited by what he's saying here, because of how well he's played so far. I'm not a basher, but if you've never seen hide of potential mental lapses with Beckham you're just a blind homer. How much more delicate do I need to phrase that I hope he's beyond things like this:
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Oh well. You can't have everything, I guess.
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I'm excited by what he's saying here, because of how well he's played so far. I'm not a basher, but if you've never seen hide of potential mental lapses with Beckham you're just a blind homer. How much more delicate do I need to phrase that I hope he's beyond things like this:
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Wasn't that two seasons ago? You can hang on to that if you want, I think its pointless. He didn't do anything like that last year or really even in any other games in the 2015 season (outside of being chippy).
The Carolina game was a long time ago. Everyone seems to have moved on but some fans.
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I'm excited by what he's saying here, because of how well he's played so far. I'm not a basher, but if you've never seen hide of potential mental lapses with Beckham you're just a blind homer. How much more delicate do I need to phrase that I hope he's beyond things like this:
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Wasn't that two seasons ago? You can hang on to that if you want, I think its pointless. He didn't do anything like that last year or really even in any other games in the 2015 season (outside of being chippy).
The Carolina game was a long time ago. Everyone seems to have moved on but some fans.
I'm just going to leave this be. My first comment was misinterpreted and I really am not looking to argue that he's a headcase. That was never my point.
nothing wrong with loving the spot light, but often you see just as much of this him looking to be in the spot light rather than playing to be in the spot light.
As far as worrying about injury, for every Steve Smith, there's a JPP whose bank account made out a lot better by not going the safe route. Prices for the stars go up dramatically every year. That's why we fans want to lock in a year early, and players are willing to risk the rare career ending injuries.
“Words are only that, so its time for action,”
Action speak much louder than words. He says that, let's see his actions this year.
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I'm excited by what he's saying here, because of how well he's played so far. I'm not a basher, but if you've never seen hide of potential mental lapses with Beckham you're just a blind homer. How much more delicate do I need to phrase that I hope he's beyond things like this:
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Its time to let that go. That was 2 years ago and he's done nothing like that on the field since. I'm positive he's past attacking other players on the field. As for kicking nets, that is still up for debate.
nothing wrong with loving the spot light, but often you see just as much of this him looking to be in the spot light rather than playing to be in the spot light.
Did his play slip or something? I understand your words here, but they don't seem justified. When is his effort on the field ever a problem? Often the reverse is true. He takes what happens on the field too heavily.
Good for him. Concentrate on being the best WR you can be.
As far as worrying about injury, for every Steve Smith, there's a JPP whose bank account made out a lot better by not going the safe route. Prices for the stars go up dramatically every year. That's why we fans want to lock in a year early, and players are willing to risk the rare career ending injuries.
Not that you're wrong with your main point, but JPP is probably the last player I'd highlight as a person who made out by not going the safe route. Not sure exactly how much money he lost because of his not signing an extension, but there should be no doubt that he'll never make up in career earnings what he lost by not signing and then having his accident.
Are you suggesting that the extension offered by the Giants when he had two hole hands was less than what he got this year? His total earnings in between were not through the roof either, and his chance of one more large contract is now almost entirely gone.
Agreed. He really needs to work hard to channeling that passion though. No one likes the Jeremy Shockey comparisons but they are there. Another player who came into the league with fire and passion. I recall how he used to punish himself with pushups when he got drunk. And when on the field, no one was as competitive as he was (recall him fighting through tackles against the Eagles with no helmet on). But he is another guy that a) couldn't handle the media spotlight on him 24/7 and b) didn't know how to manage his emotions.
I believe Odell has more self-awareness than Jeremy did as a young guy. And he has improved. But he does have a ways to go, still. A lot can happen between now and his next contract situation. Lets hope feelings between the Giants and Beckham haven't soured by the time that day comes.
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Say all you want about Odell but no one can ever accuse him of not being passionate and not working hard. He doesn't just want to be a good player, make money, and call it a career.. he wants to be the best ever.
Agreed. He really needs to work hard to channeling that passion though. No one likes the Jeremy Shockey comparisons but they are there. Another player who came into the league with fire and passion. I recall how he used to punish himself with pushups when he got drunk. And when on the field, no one was as competitive as he was (recall him fighting through tackles against the Eagles with no helmet on). But he is another guy that a) couldn't handle the media spotlight on him 24/7 and b) didn't know how to manage his emotions.
I believe Odell has more self-awareness than Jeremy did as a young guy. And he has improved. But he does have a ways to go, still. A lot can happen between now and his next contract situation. Lets hope feelings between the Giants and Beckham haven't soured by the time that day comes.
Yeah, there's no doubt that he needs to channel his emotions better - it's just going to be a process for him.
As long as he keeps his composure on the field and doesn't get into legal trouble off it, he's good in my book. He'll continue to grow. I think Brandon Marshall will be a good, positive influence on him.
OBJ is a modern day superstar and perhaps the most athletically gifted player in a league of genetic freaks. After the 1-handed catch everything and everyone was thrown at this kid. He was crowned as the next greatest thing and has not let us down on the football field one bit.
Any trouble with the law? no. Women? no. He went on a boat trip with his teammates.
He likes to dance. He likes to have fun and he's insanely passionate. He will develop and mature. He's a young man finding his way.
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OBJ is a modern day superstar and perhaps the most athletically gifted player in a league of genetic freaks. After the 1-handed catch everything and everyone was thrown at this kid. He was crowned as the next greatest thing and has not let us down on the football field one bit.
Any trouble with the law? no. Women? no. He went on a boat trip with his teammates.
He likes to dance. He likes to have fun and he's insanely passionate. He will develop and mature. He's a young man finding his way.
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Let me also add. I have kids in their 20s. They are amazing but not always wise, and they are not the poster children of a multi-billion dollar enterprise which is the NFL. I can't imagine how some of these players manage their success/failure. I am an old fart, but support OBJ and his style 100%. I also forgive mistakes. I hope he becomes the greatest Giant ever, and does not have to suffer all the off field issues that the current greatest (#56) has had to deal with.
I believe Odell has more self-awareness than Jeremy did as a young guy.
Like many athletes today, including some superstars, they are 'addicted' to social media. Simply the times..That said, he's never been associated with drugs and alcohol or abuse to women(or anyone for that matter)..In that arena, he has been quite smart