Giants’ co-owner speaks on Beckham, awful start
I wrote earlier this week that “the Giants organization can’t be very happy with Beckham right now.” Well, New York Giants co-owner John Mara proved on Tuesday that he is, indeed, not happy with superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Giants owner John Mara just now at owners meetings, re: Odell Beckham: "I wish he would create the headlines by his play on the field as opposed to what he says and what he does off the field. I think he needs to do a little more playing and a little less talking."
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) October 16, 2018
Sadly, in a 1-5 mess of a season, what Beckham is doing off the field is gathering more attention than what he has been doing on it.
Beckham’s ESPN comments have proven divisive. The Giants made him stand in front of his team and explain them, then fined them for the remarks. After which he went on Facebook and said he was “not going to apologize for my heart” and “I don’t feel like it’s necessary for me to apologize for how I feel.”
The owner obviously isn’t happy with a player he just handed a $95 million contract. The player doesn’t appear happy with the situation he signed up for, though he’s certainly happy with the money. The head coach who went out of his way to build a rapport with Beckham has made it apparent that he feels burned by the wide receiver.
None of this is good. No matter what side you’re on. Reality is, the idea that there are sides to choose is a big part of the problem.
Here’s more from Mara, via @judybattista:
Mara, at the owners' meeting, on Eli: "When you're 1-5, it generally means everybody has to play better." Said he will leave it up to coaches whether to eventually play Kyle Lauletta.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) October 16, 2018
Of 1-5 start, Mara said: "It's pretty disappointing. I'm sick about it."
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) October 16, 2018
Mara emphasized that he knows Eli is the "punching bag" right now, but said a lot of guys have to play better when the team is 1-5. "It's not just him."
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) October 16, 2018
On taking Saquon Barkley and not taking a QB with the second overall pick: "We went with the best player in the draft. I still believe he was the best player in the draft." Said he's thrilled with what Saquon has done already.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) October 16, 2018
Mara also said he is very confident he has the right guys in the building -- meaning Pat Shurmur and Dave Gettleman -- to get things fixed. Said he is not sure it's going to be a quick fix. Said he's "embarrassed" to be 1-5.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) October 16, 2018
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