Jr. mature In the end George Asafo-Adjei Buffalo Bills Jersey , New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. might have found his happy ending in terms of his new lucrative five-year contract extension, but there were certainly times when the path to the bag o’ riches wasn’t always straight.Beckham’s bumpy ride toward lifetime riches has been well documented, with perhaps the biggest of the bumps being his season-ending ankle injury suffered last year followed by some unprofessional outbursts on the field, such as his simulating a urinating dog in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in a losing effort to the Eagles. Fortunately for Beckham, the arrival of head coach Pat Shurmur has helped the 25-year-old receiver gain a new perspective on what’s important in life and how to get there. In fact, since Shurmur arrived at the Giants and began building his relationship with Beckham, the receiver’s time in the spotlight has been mostly for the right reasons such as holding youth football camps and playing catch with young children before Giants games.“I think that’s a good point,” Giants COO John Mara said when asked about the role Shurmur has played in helping Beckham cut back on the histrionics while retaining his passion. “He and Pat, I think, were on the same page from the beginning,” Mara added, noting that the decision regarding whether to play Beckham in the preseason was one that Beckham and Shurmur arrived at together.“I think the thing that impressed Pat so much was the attitude and energy level that he came in with.”Shurmur, as he’s done before, downplayed his role in helping Beckham take that next step forward as a football player and as an adult.“He certainly is an outstanding player and he’s going to help us win games and so I just wanted to get to know him like I did with the other players,” Shurmur said Tuesday. “You’ve heard me say it before, we’re here as coaches to help the players be the best they can be. Part of that starts by understanding who they are as players.”When it came to Beckham, Shurmur’s attempt to get to know his star player included a personal visit to the receiver’s home in Los Angeles, where he spends part of his offseason training. That trip Infant Christopher Slayton Jersey , which coincided with a pre-draft scouting trip, apparently helped get the relationship with Beckham off on the right foot.“Since the day we were in LA and we met up early in the morning -- I drove out there to see him -- and just from the minute we sat down and talked even knowing when we hired him,” Beckham said when asked how much of a role Shurmur’s calm presence has had in keeping the receiver focused while the contract situation played out.“I had asked (Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs) and those other guys about him and just the relationship we’ve been able to build has been really amazing for me.” Beckham fondly compared his relationship with Shurmur to another one he considers key in his development as a person. “It kind of reminds me of the relationship I had with my high school coach, who is somebody I still talk to this day, a guy who taught me to be a man and do these things,” Beckham said. “So the relationship that we have is very good. I love everything he’s done since he’s walked in the building and I’m just happy to be a part of it.”While Shurmur keeps the specifics with his players private, one of the several lessons he’s o doubt shared with the receiver is to play with controlled passion.“We all need to control our bodies and our minds,” Shurmur said. “We talk about that with the players constantly, making sure they keep their composure. There’s a real fine line from being competitive and then crossing that line. He’s no different than any other player and we all wrestle with it as competitors.”He then smiled and admitted, “When I was a player, I was involved in a fight or two myself, so I understand mentally how that plays out.”Beckham will be the first to admit he’s not perfect and that his maturation process still has some ways to go. But with Shurmur there to guide him through the challenges that come with being a professional football player in one of the largest media markets in the country, the outlook is bright.“I’m growing up,” Beckham said. “I’m able to take everything that’s happened for me and make myself into a man and learn from those mistakes and be able to look myself in the mirror and have to deal with those things.” The Giants have a lot of young players, which ones under 25 could emerge at the top of their position in 2020?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBig Blue Viewa New York Giants communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryGiantsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 17Filed under:New York Giants NewsSaquon Barkley, Will Hernandez make NFL.com’s All-Under-25 team - Who could be next?New,195commentsThe Giants have a lot of young players Christopher Slayton Jersey Draft , which ones under 25 could emerge at the top of their position in 2020?EDTShareTweetShareShareSaquon Barkley, Will Hernandez make NFL.com’s All-Under-25 team - Who could be next?Sarah Stier-USA TODAY SportsThere is no greater competitive advantage in the NFL than to have productive players on rookie contracts. That is particularly true at the quarterback position, but it still applies to the other positions on the field. Marc Sessler of NFL.com has compiled an All-Under-25 Team using the best players at their position who are younger than 25 years of age at the start of the 2019 season. Two members of the New York Giants made the list, running back Saquon Barkley and guard Will Hernandez. About Barkley, Sessler says,And about Hernandez he says,The list made by CBS Sports is simply a Top - 25 of players under 25 years old, and only Barkley makes that list at 19th. Who else could make the list? This year I would argue that kicker Aldrick Rosas should have been on both lists. This is his final year of eligibility — turning 25 in December — and he rebounded from a poor first season in New York to be simply phenomenal in 2018. Let’s take a look at some of the Giants’ players with the potential of making the list next year. Note: For those wondering where Evan Engram is, both will be 25 years and 3 days old for the start of the 2019 season and isn’t eligible.Deandre Baker (CB, age 22) - This might sound harsh, but I am going to have to see Baker in action before I predict that he will be one of the best young corners in the NFL. After spending three draft picks to acquire him, the Giants will be throwing him into the fire against some of the NFL’s best receivers, and cornerback has one of the sharpest learning curves of any position for a rookie. The Giants are likely hoping that the similarities between Georgia’s defensive scheme and the Giants’ will help short-circuit the learning curve, but we will just have to see if that is justified. There is also the matter of Baker’s athleticism. I know that the mere mention of the word “athleticism” will set teeth to grinding and a cry go up that “WE WANT FOOTBALL PLAYERS, NOT ATHLETES!” But there is an undeniable athletic premium at the cornerback position, and the fact that Baker’s SPARQ score in the 9th percentile is a concern — not only was he among the least athletic corners drafted in 2019, but by far the least athletic corner drafted in the first round since 2014. I’m not saying that disqualifies him or means he will be a bust, simply that in a league where corners face elite athletes on a weekly basis and can’t be as physical as they could in college Christopher Slayton NFL Jersey , he has to prove he can do it at the NFL level.Sam Beal (CB, age 22) - Like Baker, I’m going to have to see Beal in action. He is simply a mystery right now after missing his entire rookie season to shoulder surgery. There wasn’t much tape on him before the supplemental draft, but what I was able to find showed quick feet, loose hips, and a good understanding of how to use his length to his advantage. Those traits should translate to the next level, but it was also at a lower level of competition than what he will face in the NFL. He could be a sleeper, or his ceiling could be that of a “good, but not great” player.Julian Love (CB, age 21) - The youngest player on the Giants’ roster, I would actually give Love the best odds among the corners to make the list before he ages out. He has a level of athleticism that Baker lacks, and has proven himself to have impressive ball skills. Because of the presence of Baker and Beal — not to mention Grant Haley — Love might not be thrown in the fire right away and will likely have lower expectations when he does hit the field. With (potentially) a bit more time to develop and likely playing a position where he will face teams’ third or fourth receivers, Love is in the best position of the three to look his best.There is also the fact that there are already a pair of excellent 23-year old corners on the “All-Under-25” list in Jalen Ramsey and Marshon Lattimore, and sophomore corner Denzel Ward nipping at their heels. It’s entirely possible that the Giants’ young corners will play well, but not well enough to surpass those three — that isn’t a slight against the Giant’s players, but a recognition of how good Ramsey, Lattimore, and Ward are.Lorenzo Carter (EDGE/OLB Christopher Slayton NFL Draft , age 23) - Carter has a chance to make an All-Under-25 team in 2020, but whether he makes it or not might not be up to him. He has elite athleticism for the position, which is a big part of the battle when it comes to rushing the passer. He will also be showcased on an every-down basis with Olivier Vernon now bookending with Myles Garrett. However, Carter’s development is no sure thing. That elite athleticism was as much a curse as a blessing for him at Georgia, where he was much more of a utility player than a true EDGE, and he came to the Giants under-developed as a pass rusher. The Giants hope that he take the next step this year, but it will have to be a big one with players like Nick Bosa, Josh Allen, Brian Burns, Montez Sweat, Clelin Ferrell, and Chase Winovich all entering the league this year. There might simply be too much competition for Carter to distinguish himself unless he has an incredible break-out season. Dexter Lawrence (iDL, age 22) - Lawrence faces a similar issue as Carter. The NFL just saw an bunch of talented players at his position enter the league. Perhaps Lawrence will surprise and emerge as an impact player along the defensive line, but until we get new information, I had him ranked behind Quinnen Williams, Ed Oliver, Jeffery Simmons, Christian Wilkins Christopher Slayton Buffalo Bills Jersey , Jerry Tillery, and Zach Allen. And even if Kenny Clark and Da’Shawn Hand take steps back and fall out of contention, Lawrence has work to do if he is going to be one of the two best defensive tackles in a deep and talented iDL class.Jabrill Peppers (S, age 23) - As with Carter, Peppers’ athleticism, stamina, and willingness to do whatever his coaches asked of him in college was as much a curse as a blessing. He played just about every position for Michigan except for offensive line, but that left him under-developed as a defensive back. And unfortunately, his play as a box safety last year reflected that and was underwhelming. He finished 57th among 59 safeties when targeted in coverage, and gave up five touchdowns in the red zone, four to tight ends. He will need an incredible breakout season to surpass Derwin James and Jamal Adams on the list of safeties and make the team — as well as prove that it was Gregg Williams who was holding him back as a player.B.J. Hill (iDL, age 23) - Hill surprised when he seized a starting job as a rookie and made his presence known throughout the season. He does have an intriguing blend of size and athleticism that could give him upside as an interior pass rusher. That upside might give him a better chance to make the All-Under-25 team next year than Lawrence, but he faces the same problem of playing at a position that suddenly has a lot of young, talented players across the league. He should continue to be a good, productive player, but he might not be among the very best at his position in his age group.