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Beckham drew three personal fouls in the game, which Carolina
won 38-35, and Norman said his opponent's true colors were on
full display. “What he did is obviously on display. You see what
kind of player he is,” he told reporters.
Norman, who has made a reputation of shutting down top receivers
this season, harassed Beckham early on and the two were tangled
up on several plays, with the Giants receiver appearing to
retaliate after the whistle more than once.
In the third quarter, Beckham was penalized for a blindside hit
to Norman's head.
The Giants’ receiver then beat Norman for a game-tying touchdown
in the fourth, before stepping over the defender during his
celebration. Beckham, who finished with 76 receiving yards and
the score, said his actions were just part of the game. “We’re
out there playing football. We’re competing. We’re always going
to go at it,” he said.
“Anyone whose played sports, you’re competitive. You’re going to
go as hard as you can.”
Beckham, who was fined for throwing a punch at a Buffalo Bills
player during a game in October, had to learn how to maintain
his composure, said coach Tom Coughlin.
“He’s got to learn at some point how to deal with some things,”
he added. “He made some mistakes today, but I’m hoping he’ll
recognize that and get over it.”
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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