The reason linebacker Preston Brown retaliated after a play late in the fourth quarter was because Beckham punched him. Then, three snaps later, the wideout socked safety Duke Williams with a hard right punch across the helmet after an interception. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore, one player who faced Beckham much of the game, described Beckham as a little brother who throws "tantrums" after the whistle.
When Beckham's name is brought up in the locker room Tuesday, the soft-spoken Gilmore shakes his head.
I dont know whats up with him," Gilmore said. "He acts like nobodys supposed to hit him and youre supposed to let him catch the ball. Hes weird. He gets mad when you play physical with him. Hes weird.
Hes different. Its kind of like youre playing your little brother and he gets mad at you for being too physical with him throwing a tantrum. Im like, Man, were playing football. Its a physical game. ... Hes a prima donna. He feels like hes on top of the world and nobodys supposed to do anything to him."