Odell Beckham Brings Excitment To New York Giants Offense

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Last season was the worst of Eli Manning’s pro football career. He threw a career high in interceptions (27) and least amount of touchdowns 18) since his rookie season. Some would attribute to a perceived decline while others would say that his high interception total is a bi-product of having absolutely no run game. Last season the New York Giants ranked 29th in the NFL in rushing with an average of 83.3 yards per game. They addressed that by signing Rashad Jennings from the Oakland Raiders who averaged a career high 4.5 yards per carry. They also lost wideout Hakeem Nicks to free agency as he signed with the Indianapolis Colts, so to replace him they drafted Odell Beckham from LSU with the 12th pick in the NFL Draft. It may not be the popular amongst some Giants fans but it addresses a need and makes the Giants a much more dangerous team offensively.

Of all the receivers in the entire draft Odell Beckham runs the most clean and crisp routes by far. Odell has good balance and a great sense of direction as well as changing pace to create separation. He’s also very versatile in his production, last year he broke the LSU school record for all-purpose yards when he collected 2,315 of them. He also brings value as a kick/punt returner so the Giants also gut a guy who could improve their special teams. Beckham has very good big play ability and will step right in and be able to become a very good #2 receiver alongside Victor Cruz in his rookie season.

Beckham is the type of receiver that has to get Eli Manning excited, especially because he now has a running back in Jennings who can be effective and alleviate some pressure in the passing game for Eli. Giants also got a steal with the 113th overall by taking Boston College running back Andre Williams who was an All-American and had over 2,000 rushing yards just last season. The Giants now have 2 solid backs, Victor Cruz and now Odell Beckham on the outside as well. The G-Men can address their offensive line needs in free agency, now you got to rebuild the level of talent on the offensive end.

Beckham is a great addition to the Giants offense, he’s going to have a chace to be a solid #2 in his rookie season and learn from a pro-bowler in Victor Cruz. He has room for growth as a player but comes in as a very polished prospect out of the SEC and if you’re a Giants fan there has to be some comfort in the level of competition he produced in.