Odell Beckham: “Finding that balance” key for Giants’ offense

With a healthy Odell Beckham Jr. Color Rush Nate Solder Jersey , a spectacular back like No. 2 overall pick Saquon Barkley, a rebuilt offensive line, a two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback and coach with a reputation for building quality offenses the New York Giants were expected to feature an explosive, high-scoring attack in 2018.At 1-3, averaging just 18.25 points per game and having failed to reach the 20-point mark in all of their losses that has yet to come to fruition.Beckham, without a touchdown catch and averaging a career-worst 10.7 yards per catch, thinks he knows why.“It’s really about finding the balance. I think that might be the answer. We just haven’t found that balance,” Beckham said. “We haven’t found a way to get up and down the field, move it here, move it there, throw it, run it, reverse it, whatever it is. We just haven’t found that balance.”Because I can, that means were taking a break for this:Can the Giants find that balance?We have been discussing all week the things the Giants need to do better in order to find that balance. They include:Making sure they don’t forget to hand the ball to Barkley often enough to make defenses respect the Giants’ running game.Protecting Eli Manning and avoiding costly penalties and negative plays.Getting more big plays, specifically involving Beckham, from the passing game,Brett Favre says Eli Manning needs better OL protectionSaquon Barkley wants to get back to “Giants Football” on offenseLet’s talk about Eli Manning, risk management and the Giants’ offenseValentine’s Views: Whoever you blame, Giants’ struggles land at the feet of the offenseDownfield opportunitiesBeckham gave what amounts to a non-answer as to whether or not he thinks there have been chances to get the ball down the field.“They’re there, they’re not there, it’s just a matter of doing it. There’s only so much – they’re there, they’re not there. I don’t know how to answer that. There’s opportunities, there’s not opportunities. It’s just about taking advantage of the opportunities that are there.The word “frustration” keeps being tosses around“Frustration, I don’t know if that’s the right word. It’s just a matter of when it’s going to click. Like I said Youth Evan Engram Jersey , we missed the first quarter of the season, we can’t have it back, but there’s still another three quarters. It’s about making the most of those. At any point in time, you could win seven games in a row, then you’re sitting at what? 8-3. I always say this, you could’ve won the first eight and lost the first eight. It’s just about when you catch fire. But there does need to be a sense of urgency to play better, do better, execute, win games, but there’s definitely not a panic in my mind, in my body, soul, my heart. I’m not panicking.“I always hear the word frustrated. I’m sorry, it’s funny. Yeah, there is a lot of attention that goes on me, there’s times I’ve been in that red zone and I watch the nickel who’s over me covering me, the linebacker drop out to my side, the safety be over the top. There’s a lot of attention that goes there, so I joked with everybody in here, I was like, you know that I’m coming back off the ankle surgery, I’m thinking maybe I’ll get a chance, you have to prove yourself, and it’s like they just jumped right back into what they were doing last year, doubling up and doing those things. We just have to find ways to get around that.”Eli Manning can handle criticismThe quarterback is under fire as the offense continues to be stuck in neutral Youth Will Hernandez Jersey , but Beckham isn’t worried about that.“I feel like he’s fully capable of handling whatever comes his way. He’s been doing this for a long time, so I don’t think there’s anything guys could say that is going to bother him.”He’s a Saquon Barkley fanBeckham enjoys what Barkley does so much that he sometimes forgets to do his job while watching the rookie running do Barkley Things with the ball in his hands.“What he can do is unreal. So whenever he gets the ball in his hands, I’m supposed to turn into a blocker but I turn into a spectator. I sit there and I’m watching him because it’s like a mirror image, I’m watching him break tackles and this and that, and I’m like ‘oh I’ve got to pick somebody up on a block.’ We trust fully what he can do and just putting the ball in his hands and letting him make plays. I know it’s early to say it, but in my opinion, he’s going to be one of the best in the league.”Giants vs. Patriots: 6 Giants offensive players who are on the roster bubble The final preseason game is here for the New York Giants, and as is their annual tradition, they will be playing the New England Patriots. It is almost always a great game when these two teams square off, but unlike some of their past meetings (particularly the ones numbered in Roman numerals), these games don’t count officially. But they are also far from meaningless. Every year there is a group of players at the back end of the roster who need to use the final week of practice, and the game, to make one last positive impression. Even if they don’t make the Giants’ roster, there is still the chance that they could land on the practice squad or with another franchise. Let’s look at six players who need to take this opportunity to secure a spot for themselves. Chad Wheeler Brought in as an undrafted free agent in the 2017 off-season, Wheeler has been the Giants’ primary backup at offensive tackle. Though athletic, Wheeler is still working on building an “NFL” strength base to stand up against defenders at this level. He has made some nice blocks on occasion, but more often has found himself back on his heels or pushed in to the backfield. He has played both left and right tackle for the Giants, but the team could well look elsewhere for a more capable veteran back-up once teams begin roster cuts. John JerryGiants fans just can’t seem to be rid of Jerry, but this season might finally be it for him in New York. The trade of Brett Jones likely solidifies John Greco’s position on the roster, but it has also taken away another backup interior lineman. Jerry Has been playing with the second team, has played both right and left guard, and is well-regarded as a professional. However, his struggles as a run blocker could convince the Giants to look elsewhere.Jerry will have one last chance to prove that he should be one of the Giants’ reserve linemen and that they don’t need to scan the waiver wire for a better option.Hunter SharpSharp surprised by jumping up the depth chart to play with the starters in the offseason, and carried that momentum through to training camp and the preseason. He finally showed why the coaches kept giving him opportunities as the starting return specialist when he took a punt return 55 yards for a touchdown against the New York Jets, followed by a return for 11 yards in the second quarter. However Youth B.J. Hill Jersey , he has not impressed on the field as a wide receiver. Playing with the starters in the absence of Odell Beckham Jr., Sharp has fought the ball, most notably dropping two would-be third down conversions against the Jets. He also showed issues with ball security in the Giants’ first two preseason games.Sharp faces competition from Kalif Raymond, who had punt returns for 35, 10, 1, and 19 yards after Sharp’s night was done, as well as from potential returners who could be cut from other teams. Scott SimonsonThe Giants have long based their offense on the 11-personnel package, even before Ben McAdoo took the idea past the point of excess. This year, however, they seem to be emphasizing the two-tight end 12-personnel package when the starters are in the game. However, most roster projections leave Simonson on the outside looking in with respect to the tight end position. A tight end-heavy offense could certainly use the depth provided by a fourth tight end, but the numbers game is working against Simonson. Robert Martin Martin landed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent out of Rutgers after an impressive performance at the team’s rookie mini-camp. The Giants will probably only keep three running backs on the 53-man roster — particularly if they keep fullback Shane Smith. However, Martin has proven exciting in games, consistently averaging 7.8 and 6.7 yards per carry in his two appearances. Another strong performance could force the Giants’ hand and keep him on the roster at the expense of depth elsewhere. New signee Jhurell Pressley is in the same situation, having shown enough less than a week after signing to make you want to see more.Roger LewisLewis has been a Giant since 2016, and was the recipient of Eli Manning’s 300th touchdown pass. However, he has yet to capitalize on his flashes and become a consistent threat as a receiver — though he has worked to be a solid and reliable special teams player. Lewis has certainly flashed ability as both a possession receiver and as a big-play threat, buthe remains inconsistent and has the dubious honor of being the target of the largest number of Manning’s interceptions — a title previously held by Reuben Randle. Lewis was buried on the depth chart for much of the spring and summer, but has ascended to playing with the second team in games. Because of his flashes and ability on special teams, Lewis Jr. has the chance to make the roster as the fourth receiver, but he faces pressure from the likes of Russell Shepard, who fills a similar role.