Odell Beckham Jr. receives advice from Victor Cruz about how to act on, off field

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Victor Cruz speaks from experience. He knows what it’s like to achieve superstardom overnight and all the demands that come with it.

So Cruz is using his own experiences to help another Giants wide receiver handle a similar situation. He’s been advising Odell Beckham Jr. about how to act on and off the field.

Beckham has encountered obstacles in both arenas over the past year. There have undoubtedly been situations that could have been handled better.

And that’s what Cruz is trying to aid. In his estimation, the advice has been well received.

“Pretty understanding. I think he understands that this past year since last season has been a little bit of a whirlwind in that regard,” Cruz said. “He wants people to know him for him and how he’s a great player, great person, and how he wants to be perceived. And I think he has really taken charge of that and he’s just got to take it one day at a time.”

The two Giants receivers are friends, and they hang out off the field. It’s almost as if Cruz serves as the big brother figure, which makes sense given the circumstances facing Beckham.

Cruz, 29, was once the darling of New York, before injuries and Beckham sapped his relevance. Beckham, 23, has quickly become one of the NFL’s biggest stars. He’s worldwide, swarmed everywhere from New York to California to Germany. All eyes …

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