Odell Beckham's Catch

After a sterling rookie season, is Odell Beckham Jr. already one of the greatest living Giants players?

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The staff at NJ Advance Media came up with 39 names (out of 40) that we will place on a ballot and then ask our readers to vote for the Greatest Living Giants Player.

Thirty-nine was a breeze. But when we got to No. 40, all hell broke loose.

Giants beat writers had a heated argument: Nick Powell, a former political reporter, started lobbying for his choice, and colleague Jordan Raanan got so infuriated during the debate that he mussed up his own hair — which, if you know Raanan, proves unparalleled frustration.

Other reporters and editors chimed in with their picks, too.

There was no consensus, so, we're going to leave the final spot to you.

Think of it as the Giants' play-in game. You choose between Kerry Collins, Odell Beckham, Brad Benson, Jason Sehorn and Jeremy Shockey.

Then, over the next six weeks — as we eagerly count down the days until the training camp pads go on at the team facility — we want you rank the greatest living players in Giants franchise history, from current stars to former greats to Ring of Honor inductees.

Starting next week, we'll begin voting to see who you believe is the greatest living Giants player in the franchise's long, prestigious history.

Joe Giglio may be reached at jgiglio@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoeGiglioSports. Find NJ.com on Facebook.