Jerry Reese: Giants Couldn't Pass On Beckham

[jonathanlambert33]

Be it Hakeem Nicks, Jerrel Jernigan or Rueben Randle, Giants' General Manager Jerry Reese knew there would be an adjustment period as the recently-drafted rookies transitioned to the NFL.

So when the Giants' sent Roger Goodell to the podium at Radio City Music Hall with "Odell Beckham" inscribed on their draft card, that time frame would be the same with New Yorks latest first-round pick, right?

Wrong.

"Hes almost pro ready," Reese said at a press conference shortly after the selection. "We know hell get better with pro coaching, but hes almost pro ready."

The dual-threat Beckham represents a threat for New York not just as a wide receiver, but a returner as well. Last year, Beckham finished with 2,315 all-purpose yards, the third most on the SECs all-time single-season list behind Randall Cobb and Darren McFadden.

"Hes a dynamic outside wide receiver, hes a dynamic punt returner and hes a dynamic kick returner," Reese said. "They guy can score touchdowns in three different ways for you. There was no way we could pass him up."

http://www.bigblueview.com/2014/5/8/5697566/jerry-reese-there-was-no-way-we-could-pass-odell-beckham-up-lsu-giants-nfl-draft-2014

 

[Fuhgeddaboudit]

Can't wait for the kid. Heard a lot of great things and I think looking at the draft in a nutshell, they did a good job drafting what was needed after their first round WR draft pick

 

[Teagz]

Now they have 2 Victor Cruz's lol

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I'm going to be really interested in seeing how he builds upon his last season in Baton Rouge. A lot of people point to him and Landry as the reason Mettenberger made the strides he did, but Odell made great improvements as well. Added 400 receiving yards between his Sophomore and Junior seasons, added 3 more yards per catch, 6 more TD's with only 14 more receptions.

I personally think it was Cam Cameron taking over the offense that made all of those guys "break out." LSU's offense before Cameron was dreadful to watch.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

They couldn't really go wrong with either Beckham or Martin, both would have been excellent picks there, and both would have addressed big holes in the offense. I think I still would have preferred Martin, but we got a real good WR and he can really help us improve in the return game. 

 

[dez]

I like Beckham, but I think we all may like the Andre Williams pick more.. Think he could be a big part of our offense this year.

 

[Fuhgeddaboudit]

I like Beckham, but I think we all may like the Andre Williams pick more.. Think he could be a big part of our offense this year.

 
Good to hear, we need help at the RB position IMO

 

[jonathanlambert33]

It's weird cuz Odell and Jarvis Landry are both local guys. I grew up in the same parish as Jarvis and have known him for years. My little sister knows Odell personally as he was in like three of her classes this past semester.