Beckham concerned about setting 'bad example' for kids

Odell Beckham Jr.'s behavior has been discussed everywhere from talk shows to the Vatican, and the New York Giants receiver appears to have finally seen the error of his ways.

The combustible megastar told reporters Thursday that he needs to be better at controlling his emotions.

"I just have to control what I can control. I can control myself. I can't control anything else but what I do," Beckham said. "I definitely know I can do a better job at that.

"The thing that kills me is that I remember when I was a kid. I remember when I looked up to someone and watched them, emulated them. What I'm doing is not something I would want a 6-year-old boy to learn from," he continued. "I would never, again, want to set a bad example for any kids or anything like that. I'm just doing the best to be me."

In consecutive weeks, Beckham has thrown tantrums during games against the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. Opposing cornerbacks may be pushing him over the brink, and Beckham knows that's a game plan he'll continue to see.

"You have to accept it. Accept the situation and know that that's going to be the case," he said.

"It's like blood in the water. The shark smells the blood; he's going to swim around it. Apparently there is blood in the water. You just keep swimming. Be fearless."

After his latest meltdown on "Monday Night Football," Beckham suggested that he's not having fun playing football anymore. He walked back those comments Thursday.

"I'm always having fun, regardless of what happens," he said.

Reports have emerged suggesting the Giants would consider benching their No. 1 receiver if he has another outburst, but he said that he has not been told by anyone in the organization that a benching or suspension is a possibility.