Odell Beckham Jr.’s comeback with the Giants didn’t come with any roster guarantees, but he’s absolutely making his case at training camp. Reporters watching the team’s practices this week spotted Beckham having a strong pair of days on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
OBJ’s Battle for a Spot
Beckham Jr. isn’t just showing up; he’s taking snaps with the first team. He’s fighting for a job in a seriously stacked wide receiver room. Think about this group: Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Calvin Austin, Darnell Mooney, third-round pick Malachi Fields, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Braxton Berrios. That’s a deep field, man! Beckham Jr. himself admitted it’s “definitely challenging” with so much talent around, limiting his chances to shine.
Learning From Mistakes
Even with the tough competition, Beckham Jr. still believes he “can play at a high level.” He also noted that getting more time in the offense is making things easier. He put it like this: “I feel like I’m getting better. I feel like with repetition, with mistakes, unfortunately I’m one of those people who has to touch the stove to know that it’s hot and to not touch it again, so I learn from a mistake and it’s like, all right, that’s something that I corrected.” He added that he’s “definitely been more opportunit” as he gets better.
What’s next for Beckham Jr.? He’s got to keep showing out in camp to solidify that spot. Every practice counts right now, and the competition isn’t going anywhere.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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