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How Odell Beckham can take next electric leap — but it’s risky

Should he or shouldn’t he?

For pure athletic prowess, entertainment value and sheer excitement, yes, definitely yes. Turn Odell Beckham Jr. loose on punt returns because putting the ball in his hands, allowing him to get a head of steam and turn on his jets, is a highlight waiting to happen.

Seeing Beckham line up as the punt returner is an intriguing development for the Giants, but only to those who do not see Beckham and think of Jason Sehorn. Years ago, Sehorn was a rising star at cornerback for the Giants, a supreme athlete, and he convinced Jim Fassel to take a look at him on kickoff returns.