Odell Beckham Jr., the Giants tighten against the Eagles

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey – Odell Beckham Jr. could not even wait for halftime.

Instead, the New York Giants star has chosen to do what so many people at MetLife Stadium want to have. He left.

Although briefly.

Beckham's sight fleeing the sideline with two seconds left in the second quarter – and his still-on-the-ground attack on defending Philadelphia Eagles champion, the Philadelphia Eagles, on Thursday night – seemed to point to the fray of his last nerve and his patience. with this pathetic football team.

But a few hours later, after the Eagles' 34-13 defeat of their NFC East rivals were over, Giants first-year coach Pat Shurmur provided an explanation for Beckham's sudden departure in the match. .

"He had an IV. He was dehydrated again, "said Shurmur.

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When asked blankly if Beckham "could not have" stayed on the field for the last half game, Shurmur simply replied, "He went back to the locker room. Some guys' bodies get dehydrated faster than others. We just have to keep looking for ways to make sure that it stays hydrated. "

Beckham later said, "I was in the tight, so I was trying to undergo an intravenous drip because these breaks at half-time actually lasted five to ten minutes. So, if I can use a few more seconds to come in and come back, that's really all. "

And while Beckham's body was lacking in fluids, the Giants offensive seemed to have been kept alive for nearly four quarters.

As the season moved away, the Giants were desperate to regain their relevance, to gain a foothold in a very open NFC East race and, more importantly, to win their second victory. But the John Mara Giants – the team that ignored a deep and talented quarterback class and chose to draft a draw in a generation at Saquon Barkley – now seem to be over.

Years of poor editorial quality, overburdened contracts, and reluctance to recognize organizational errors have led them here: a record 1-5 with an aging quarterback to Eli Manning, who, although a two-time Super Bowl MVP, is playing well below expectations. A medium offense. And a head coach who continues to publicly downplay the severity of a team as talented as playing terribly.

"We were beaten by a good team and we did not play well enough. I do not think we should think too much about that, "said Shurmur.

When Beckham was not feverishly paced or screamed against the sideline, his head was punctured and a big fan hit the bench – all in the effort to prepare for the task at hand.

"I was just trying to get started," he said, citing his emotion for the world. "I felt as if some of these pieces just after the start of my career were among my best pieces. I was just trying to make myself fart, I did that and that helped me.

Barkley is an absolute stud, a true game changer, a true handyman who generates comparisons with greats of the past like Barry Sanders, Earl. Campbell and Walter Payton. Barkley jumped, pirouetted, shook, shook, dodged, danced, scratched, scratched and fought for every inch of turf he could eat under his cleated shoes. He escaped all Eagles defenders on his way, leaving a collection of tackles snapped in his dust, boosting local fans with a spectacular run after the other. The rookie was the Giants' best forward (130 yards in 12 carries) and the best goaltender (99 yards in nine receptions). And yet, despite all Barkley's talent, speed and athleticism, he is not equipped to carry this imperfect franchise on his back.

He should not do it either.

The Giants have a transcendent running back and one of the best playmakers in Beckham. But they still can not find a way to win.

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