OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Even as children still chant his name and devolve into hysterics at the mere sight of him, the tables have turned for Odell Beckham Jr.
Almost a decade ago, he was the new kid on the block, torching every defense he came across during an explosive rookie year for the Giants. But 2014 was a long time ago. Pro Bowls, injuries, adversity, a Super Bowl ring and a handful of teams have put Beckham in a situation that is somewhat new for him.
Now in his first year with the Baltimore Ravens after missing all of last season with an ACL injury, he's the leader of a younger group of wide receivers that is looking to him for guidance as they attempt to ingratiate themselves into the NFL.