Odell Beckham: Tom Coughlin ‘always going to be my coach’

Two years. That is all the time Odell Beckham Jr. has had with Tom Coughlin and all he is going to get, with Coughlin parting ways with the Giants on Monday.

That means Beckham would have another head coach entering his third NFL season. But he will never leave Coughlin behind.

“I love Coach Coughlin,’’ Beckham said Monday in a somber Giants locker room, as players threw their belongings into garbage bags and headed out the door. “He’s always going to be my coach.’’

Beckham has been a sensation on the field, but it has not always been a smooth transition and the veteran head coach at times had to lay down the law with the young receiver. Beckham’s end-zone celebrations as a rookie irked Coughlin. This season, Beckham was suspended one game after he lost control and battled Panthers cornerback Josh Norman.

Coughlin, though, always supported Beckham, and it sounds as if the message hit home.

“It’s been great since the day I met him,’’ Beckham said. “Initially a younger player would immaturely think Coach is always on you. He’s always on you, he’s always on you … why is he always on you? Initially I thought it’s because he wanted to be. It was growing up, maturing, and learning that it was because he knew what was in you, he wanted to bring the best out. And he was going to do everything that he could to do that. Along the journey, it’s been great with Coach as far as growing and learning each other and teaching me things, just how to be a man.’’

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Tom Coughlin is introduced as the 16th head coach of the Giants on Jan. 6, 2004.David Rentas

With owners Wellington Mara and Bob TischDavid Rentas

Coughlin got his franchise quarterback when GM Ernie Accorsi (right) pulled off a draft-day trade for Eli Manning in April 2004.AP

Coughlin with his first Giants starting QB, Kurt WarnerCharles Wenzelberg

Coughlin shakes hands with Bill Parcells after winning his first meeting with the Cowboys.AP

Coughlin gets a hug from running back and sometime antagonist Tiki BarberWireImage

Coughlin takes a Gatorade bath from Michael Strahan on the final day of the 2005 regular season.AP

Coughlin was irate during a wild-card loss to the Carolina Panthers on Jan. 8, 2006. Getty Images

Coughlin watches Tim Carter drop a pass during a first-round playoff ouster to the Eagles following the 2006 season.EPA

Coughlin is united with a new general manager, Jerry Reese, in January 2007.Charles Wenzelberg

Coughlin was known for paying tribute to New York's first responders.AP

Coughlin acknowledges Bill Belichick after losing the 2007 season finale to the Patriots ... a surprise rematch was weeks away.UPI

Coughlin's face turned a memorable shade of red during a freezing cold NFC Championship win at Lambeau Field following the 2007 season.AP

Coughlin congratulates kicker Lawrence Tynes, who sealed the win over the Packers.AP

At Super Bowl Media Day in Glendale, Ariz.AP

Coughlin gets doused by Madison Hedgecock after the Giants prevailed over the Patriots, 17-14, in Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3, 2008.AP

Holding his first Lombardi TrophyReuters

Riding down the Canyon of HeroesCharles Wenzelberg

The 2008 season was off to a fast start before he had to deal with Plaxico Burress' shooting incident.Charles Wenzelberg

Andy Reid consoles Coughlin after the Eagles bounced the Giants from the playoffs in January 2009.Getty Images

Coughlin always got along with boisterous Jets counterpart Rex Ryan.Charles Wenzelberg

Coughlin faced former defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo as Rams head coach early in the 2011 season.Getty Images

Coughlin gestures for a field-goal block during a crucial Week 14 win over the Cowboys in 2011.Charles Wenzelberg

Coughlin smiles through the showers after clinching the playoffs on the last day of the 2011 season.Getty Images

Coughlin gets a fist bump from Justin Tuck while routing the Packers in the playoffs in January 2012.Charles Wenzelberg

Coughlin leads the Giants contingent off the plane for the Super Bowl in Indianapolis.AP

Back in front of the Super Bowl microphonesEPA

Coughlin hoists the hardware after knocking off the Patriots again.Charles Wenzelberg

Coughlin finds his wife, Judy, on the field after the game.EPA

The Giants were honored by President Obama at the White House in June 2012.Getty Images

Coughlin throws out the first pitch before a Yankees game.Charles Wenzelberg

Coughlin takes issue with Bucs coach Greg Schiano after some Victory formation shenanigans during a game in September 2012.AP

The 2013 season got off to a disastrous start at 0-6.Paul J. Bereswill

Offensive lineman Chris Snee, who is Coughlin's son-in-law, joins him for his charitable efforts with the Jay Fund, which fights childhood cancer.Charles Wenzelberg

A classic Coughlin pose got a workout in recent seasons.Anthony J. Causi

A Coughlin slogan told the story following the 2013 season.Anthony J. Causi

Coughlin embraces David Wilson after the young running back announced his retirement due to injury in 2014.Charles Wenzelberg

Coughlin was paired with a breathtaking new talent in Odell Beckham Jr. in 2014.Getty Images

Coughlin, now 69 years old, turned more reflective at times during a bumpy 2015 season.Ray Stubblebine

Another challenge in 2015 was managing Jason Pierre-Paul's return from a fireworks injury to his right hand. Charles Wenzelberg

Coughlin strides off the field following a devastating midseason loss to the Jets.AP

Coughlin in the thick of a tumultuous Week 15 loss to the Panthers.Anthony J. Causi

Heading into the tunnel for the final time after Sunday's loss to the Eagles.Getty Images

With Coughlin gone after 12 years, it will be difficult for the Giants to jettison offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo, who in his two seasons has reconfigured the Giants’ offense and greatly benefited Eli Manning.

“He’s been great … also a guy who’s taught me a lot of things,’’ Beckham said of McAdoo. “Having the experience and just being able to teach, and we all have learned and grown to know each other throughout this time. It’s been a lot of fun. Like I said, we don’t know what’s going to happen.’’

If there are wholesale changes to the Giants’ coaching staff?

“It would be difficult,’’ Beckham said. “It’s something that you’re used to — you come in here every day, it’s the same people. It would take time to readjust.’’