EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Odell Beckham Jr. was being baited about baiting today, but he refused to take the, uh, bait.
The Giants’ second-year wide receiver and reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year has been the primary target this season of opposing defenses, who assign multiple defenders to minimize his production and maximize his frustration. The first part of the equation hasn’t been an overwhelming success; Beckham leads the Giants with 24 catches, 10 more than any of the team’s other wideouts.
But the second part is open to debate. After the Giants defeated Buffalo on Sunday, 24-10, some of the Bills defenders called Beckham a “prima donna,” and accused him of throwing punches in the game.