Giants coach John Harbaugh finally broke his silence on Wednesday, addressing the team’s decision to release receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday. He didn’t mince words, flat out admitting, “It just wasn’t working for us.” This came after what Harbaugh described as a “great conversation” with Odell, emphasizing that pulling the plug on “OBJ 2.0” was undeniably tough for everyone involved.
Harbaugh On What Went Wrong With OBJ
Harbaugh really laid it out, saying the Giants just weren’t getting enough from the situation. He wanted more, he wanted OBJ to do more, and he definitely wanted to get him on the field more often. But for whatever reason, they simply couldn’t make it happen. Harbaugh was quick to take the blame, saying, “Put it on us. We weren’t able to get it done.” It’s clear the team had high hopes, but by Tuesday, they were at a point where they needed to move on.
Hopes Dashed and a Roster Spot Needed
Reporters hit Harbaugh with his own comments from last week, where he’d expressed hope for Beckham to get more chances in the offense. Harbaugh didn’t back down. He confirmed he absolutely *hoped* those chances would come. The hard truth? “And he didn’t.” That was the bottom line. With that reality staring them down, Harbaugh explained they needed more production from that specific roster spot. He made it clear that the move wasn’t “about Odell” or “nothing that he could do.” It was a tough, cold decision about maximizing the roster, and that’s what they’re gonna do moving forward.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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