Star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has seemingly seen his standing with the New York Giants enter shaky ground. His name has been tossed around in trade rumors for the first time in his NFL career that has created a giant cloud of uncertainty around his future with the organization.

However, there still remains a strong level of interest to keep Beckham Jr. in the fray given his talent and ability on the field. Giants offensive coordinator Mike Shula made it clear that he believes the 25-year-old is still a crucial piece of the offensive game plan, according to Tom Rock of Newsday.

“He’s obviously a vital part of our offense,” Shula said. “When you have guys who can make plays and put points on the board you want to try to feature them as much as you can. You also have to realize you have other components and hopefully some more as we move forward through the offseason and the draft where we can put players on the field and we’re not going to be predictable. If teams want to try to take Odell away, then we’ve got other answers and good answers.”

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The behavioral issues aside, Beckham Jr. has proven without a doubt to be one of the most dynamic wide receivers in the league through his first four seasons. He demonstrated that behind his record-breaking production with at least 90 catches, 1,200 receiving yards, and 10 receiving touchdowns in each of his first years.

Beckham Jr. has also shown that he is the most important part of the offensive game plan given how much he impacts the Giants'offense. New York has had much success with him in the fold as their most effective factor on that side of the ball that behind his game-changing ability. His presence alone draws a significant amount attention from opposing defenses and opens up opportunities for his teammates.

The fact that he is still quite young along with his type of talent on the field and production could, in the end, make it quite difficult for the team to move on from the Pro Bowl wideout. Ultimately, the Giants hold his future with the organization in their hands.