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NFL: A look at Odell Beckham Jr.'s game

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Some of the plays he made were fantastic plays. Then, there are others that don't really qualify as good. Take some time, watch these, and see what everyone has for opinions. I labelled the videos based on format (and consequently, length).

http://www.gfycat.com/CoarseWellwornDogfish -- OBJ takes a huge cut at Josh Norman's helmet. GIF

http://video.nfl.com/films/2015/GAM...20_car_nyg_norman_obj_heated_373297_5000k.mp4 -- OBJ and Norman again get into it, away from the play. Full Video

https://twitter.com/uSTADIUM/status/678645754387394562 -- OBJ flat-out punches Norman's helmet. Tweet video

http://video.nfl.com/films/2015/GAM...nthers_scuffle_obj_vs_norman_373475_5000k.mp4 -- This is two videos. First is Norman tackles OBJ after a catch, and OBJ grabs his ankle and Norman's way up. Second is a nasty hit on Norman by OBJ, in a video above, that sparks massive kerfluffle among teams' players. Full Video

http://video.nfl.com/films/2015/GAM...220_nyg_giants_odell_td_drop_373274_5000k.mp4 -- This is a video without a major fight: early in the game, OBJ has Norman blasted deep. OBJ just fails to catch the ball. Not sure if this was the source of anger among the players, or not. Full Video

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This is not the kind of behavior that should be tolerated. It should be noted that not all of these events resulted in flags, and also, at no point in time was OBJ straight-up ejected from the game. To me, it's ridiculous to see this brand of on-field behavior and serious lack of sportsmanship, especially to this point going unpunished outside of the game. The NFL is currently looking into it, but I don't like the odds of him receiving a meaningful suspension. A fine is not meaningful, at all. Being suspended the last two games of the season? Now that would be meaningful, especially with the Giants in a tight playoff spot hunt.

Bonus extra fun video: https://twitter.com/barstooltweets/status/678680157981396992 -- Cam Newton intercepts Eli Manning... on the sideline. Tweet video.
 
I had just heard about it, hadn't seen the clips yet. Kind of looks like the perfect example of the refs letting the game get away from them, no? Even when it turned into circus at the end they still didn't have balls to do anything other than assess offsetting penalties.
 
I watched the whole game. I get that refs can't see everything and can't always see who is instigating and who is retaliating, but everyone and their mom saw OBJ intentionally ear hole Norman on the play that drew off-setting penalties. As in, saw him leave his feet and launch at Norman when it was live, not just on replays.

Will be interesting to see what the NFL actually does. Twitter reports of 1-game suspension being discussed and probably a fine as well. I've never had an issue with OBJ until now. Dude's talented. I know all players get frustrated and many get personal fouls in frustration over their career, but the number of times he played dirty yesterday was ridiculous.
 
He should have been kicked out of the game for that helmet to helmet hit. I think this is a situation where he gets a pass for being a star offensive player.
 
Bigman38 said:
I had just heard about it, hadn't seen the clips yet. Kind of looks like the perfect example of the refs letting the game get away from them, no? Even when it turned into circus at the end they still didn't have balls to do anything other than assess offsetting penalties.
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That was my thought. And, honestly, the solution would've been simple: eject OBJ at any point during that game. He was the catalyst for every fight in that game.
 
How many personal fouls can you get before being ejected? I thought it was 2. OBJ should have been ejected regardless imo. Got too heated.
 
dualthreat said:
How many personal fouls can you get before being ejected? I thought it was 2. OBJ should have been ejected regardless imo. Got too heated.
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It's two "Unsportsmanlike Conduct" penalties for an ejection. No limit on "personal fouls", per the announcers yesterday.
 
Wow, lost respect. Surprised neither team pulled their player, Panthers just to protect him from injury since the refs weren't going to.
 
I watched virtually the whole game myself.

I'll lay a little old man talk on you at this point.

In the NFL of 40-60 years ago you wouldn't have to wait for that ***** to be ejected.

That's all I have to say about that.
 
reports leaking out that OBJ's suspension is going to be overturned. Ron Jaworski was claiming that sources told him it's being overturned.
 
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Mr Janny said:
reports leaking out that OBJ's suspension is going to be overturned.
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Now wait a minute.

I think Norman should be suspended as well, but that doesn't mean OBJ should get away with all the crap he pulled.

It makes me able to understand where he was coming from, but he could have killed Norman with that head shot.
 
VikesFan5 said:
Now I'm seeing that it's not official.
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yeah, Jaws sort of retracted his statement too, it looks like. Seems odd that the league would overturn OBJ while upholding Talib's suspension from earlier this year. We'll have to see.
 
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cyhiphopp said:
Now wait a minute.

I think Norman should be suspended as well, but that doesn't mean OBJ should get away with all the crap he pulled.

It makes me able to understand where he was coming from, but he could have killed Norman with that head shot.
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I agree with this. Beckham, IMO, should be gone for 2 games and Norman 1. I don't agree that OBJ started everything, in fact I think Norman started more of it but that doesn't excuse the blatant attempts at hurting Norman. I'm about the biggest OBJ fan in the world but he crossed numerous lines there.
 
Tre4ISU said:
I agree with this. Beckham, IMO, should be gone for 2 games and Norman 1. I don't agree that OBJ started everything, in fact I think Norman started more of it but that doesn't excuse the blatant attempts at hurting Norman. I'm about the biggest OBJ fan in the world but he crossed numerous lines there.
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The big thing that comes out of this is that the NFL needs to pay attention to some of the trash talking before games. This obviously was WAY over the line and is bad for the game.
 
As a decent person and fan of the game, I really hope his suspension is upheld.

As an OBJ fantasy owner in the championship with some pretty decent money on the line, I REALLY hope the suspension is lifted.
 
If the NFL doesn't uphold OBJ's suspension, then they really don't give two ***** about player safety. All of the other stuff is mainly stuff that happens multiple times per year, but when you sprint 20 yards and then launch yourself helmet to helmet at a guy who's standing not even looking at you, that's just straight dangerous.

If this was a defensive player doing that to a QB, they would be suspended for the rest of the season.
 
andybernard said:
As a decent person and fan of the game, I really hope his suspension is upheld.

As an OBJ fantasy owner in the championship with some pretty decent money on the line, I REALLY hope the suspension is lifted.
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I got creamed last week in the league I had OBJ in. So I'm good either way.

I think he needs to get at least one game, but Norman needs to be fined and suspended as well.

No one should be able to threaten someone with a bat before the game. That's really ****ed up.
 
SWCy13 said:
If the NFL doesn't uphold OBJ's suspension, then they really don't give two ***** about player safety. All of the other stuff is mainly stuff that happens multiple times per year, but when you sprint 20 yards and then launch yourself helmet to helmet at a guy who's standing not even looking at you, that's just straight dangerous.

If this was a defensive player doing that to a QB, they would be suspended for the rest of the season.
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Can you imagine if Tom Brady was hit like that? They might execute the defensive player right there on the sideline.
 
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