OBJ hit with one game suspension by NFL

But Beckham didn’t do what Ray Rice was suspended for, or what Adrian Peterson was suspended for, or what Greg Hardy was suspended for, and he shouldn’t be treated as if he belongs in the same ballpark.

Beckham carried that emotional charge into the contest and after being held without a catch in the first half allowed his emotions to boil over.

Cam Newton’s career progression has been impressive. At the time he led the league in personal fouls since 2010 – with nine.

Norman, however, was incensed by Beckham’s actions. But football’s millions of fans, many of whom, like me, are already tired of the low-class, no class celebrations that players indulge on the field, which range from silly to vulgar, may well want to know why the folks who are supposed to be in charge of the game allow it to slide inexorably to the style and tone of professional wrestling or a street mugging. It’s no surprise that he was none-too-pleased Sunday about an individual matchup threatening the Panthers’ march on history.

The Giants scored five plays later, after Norman had drawn his second unnecessary roughness penalty for shoving Beckham’s facemask; it was the first of four straight Giants touchdowns to tie the game. He has remarkable control over his body, but what is inside his head ultimately might determine how far he goes.

The appeals court is hearing the NFL’s appeal of a ruling by U.S. District Judge Richard Berman that nullified Brady’s suspension on allegations that the star quarterback conspired to gain an advantage by having team employees underinflate balls at January’s AFC championship game against the Indianapolis Colts and then obstructed an internal probe, including destroying his cell phone.

But he’s not a monster, or a criminal, or even a bad teammate. He was harder on Coughlin, however, based on Coughlin’s comments on Monday. Beckham’s case is unique, and for his coach not to treat it as such wouldn’t send a “strict disciplinarian” message as much as a “stubborn old man” message. He didn’t defend Beckham’s actions, but said, “I will defend this young man and the quality of person”. Coughlin spoke of the receiver’s nonstop energy and hustle. “I will not defend his actions [Sunday], because they were wrong and this particular franchise and organization does not tolerate that. I will defend him as long as I’m able”.

Taunts like the ones Norman directed at Beckham will continue to be directed at the receiver. No, that isn’t the end of story. There was no media availability with Beckham on Monday.

Interim coach Mike Mularkey said Monday that Mariota will be re-evaluated after that game and wants to play the season finale at Indianapolis on January 3. I have to say, he’s my favorite. Undoubtedly many teams that normally count on Beckham to put up big numbers will be searching other places for production, not just the actual Giants. The league’s announcement left the door open for Norman to be fined for his conduct.

Beckham’s intentional head shot on Norman in the third quarter prompted the National Football League to sit him down for Sunday night’s game against the Vikings.

All true. But by all accounts Beckham has been consistently coachable and respectful inside the Giants facilities, which is why his bosses and quarterback swear by him.