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Odell Beckham Jr's team-mates: Who's the prankster, sorest loser?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 05:  Wide receiver Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants celebrates with wide receiver Victor Cruz #80 after scoring a 15
Image: Odell Beckham Jr (R) celebrates a touchdown with team-mate Victor Cruz (L)

The New York Giants face the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC East clash this Sunday.

But what do we know of this year's Giants roster? Who is the most talented? Who is the biggest joker? And who is most likely to cry at a film?

We caught up with Giants superstar wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr, and asked him to dish the dirt on his team-mates...

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Most naturally talented?

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. And a guy who I think is surprising a lot of people, who is naturally talented, is Sterling Shepard. They're probably the two most naturally talented guys - Dominique is a freakish specimen; a 6 foot 2 cornerback, he can move, with a 40 inch plus vertical leap. Sterling is a smaller guy but is still a real natural talent nonetheless; a phenomenal athlete.

Sterling Shepard #87 of the New York Giants scores a touchdown in the first quarter as Dashaun Phillips #35 of the Washington Redskins tackles him
Image: Wide receiver Sterling Shepard has impressed in his rookie season with the Giants

Who is the best trainer?

Hardest worker on the team is probably Eli Manning. He comes to work every single day; mentally or physically - he's prepared every single time. He has been doing that ever since he stepped in the building.

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Biggest joker in the team?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21:  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants laughs while talking to teammate Antonio Pierce #58 on the sideline against the S
Image: Eli Manning (R) is the biggest joker on the Giants team according to Odell Beckham Jr

Eli Manning is actually a bit of a prankster too. He goes under the radar, as people don't expect him to have the sense of humour he does but he is one of the biggest jokers. There was one time where we were having a casual conversation; he was telling me about how he'd been to the dentist and asked if I have any fillings, and asked to see them. I went 'aaaah' to show him and then he threw some turf in my mouth. I'm not going to try to get him back; I like him throwing me the ball, so I'm going to keep him on side!

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Worst taste in music?

Ryan Nassib is up there. He's not really a fan of hip-hop like me. But actually, maybe I'm being a little unfair - some of the offensive lineman have the worst taste in music. They tend to stick together, always playing country music, although I do hear a song I like every now and then.

Messiest eater?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 04:  Offensive linemen center Kevin Boothe #77, guard Mitch Petrus #62, tackle David Diehl #66 and tight end Jake Ballard #8
Image: New York's offensive lineman have both the worst taste in music and are the messiest eaters

One of the big guys upfront in the O-line again. They always end up with barbecue sauce on their face or crumbs on their shorts. I don't really like to watch them eat

Most intelligent?

Eli Manning again. It takes a lot to a good quarterback in the NFL, and he is always mentally prepared. One example I can remember was against the Miami Dolphins last year. We put in a 'slant-and-go' route that Sunday, on the day of the game on the advice of Eli. Sure enough we used it in the game, and it went exactly the way he said it would happen. It ended up being a big play for us.

Sorest loser?

Probably me. I hate losing. I don't care what it is; I don't like to lose at all, so I try my best to avoid it.

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Odell Beckham Jr and Josh Norman clashed during the Giants' defeat to the Washington Redskins

Most likely to turn pro at another sport?

Can I say me again? Realistically it would be baseball, but I would love to play soccer - and I'm pretty good at it too. I would be a forward, for sure, like Cristiano Ronaldo. I love watching him play, he's a freak! I love all sports so it's hard for me to just pick one. It was hard enough when I had to give up playing the other ones in order to excel at football.

Most likely to cry at a film?

There's no real soft soul; everybody puts on a bit of a tough front. I'd have to watch The Notebook with them all and see if I can spot who tears up first!

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 21:  Actor Ryan Gosling arrives at the premiere of New Lines' "The Notebook" at the Village Theatre on June 21, 2004
Image: Odell Beckham Jr plans a team viewing of Ryan Gosling's The Notebook to see who cries

Worst room-mate?

Not a worst, but I have a best room-mate, as we get to choose. Last year I got to room with a guy I'm very close to, Brad Wing. That was a lot of fun, because when you're on those road trips, in the hotel late at night, you need someone who you can bond and connect with.

Best at Madden?

We have some gamers on our team, but probably Brad Wing again. He has taken everybody's lunch money!

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