Emphasis on big-play defense

Janoris Jenkins made a leaping interception early in Saturday’s practice, maneuvering in front of Sterling Shepard to secure Eli Manning’s high-arced pass.

More notable is what happened after the play. As Jenkins embarked on his return, the defensive players on the field began blocking for the return. The defensive players on the sideline rushed onto the field to aid in the blocking. Offensive players came on the field as well. A few coaches also joined in the pursuit.

“The game’s about the ball … everyone wanted the ball,’’ coach Ben McAdoo said.

Clearly, McAdoo is emphasizing not only securing the ball on turnovers, but also making a big play with it as well.

“It’s all about preparation and preparing to take the ball to the end zone,’’ Jenkins said, “and if the offense throws an interception they have to make a tackle so we are always just preparing.’’

Odell Beckham Jr. came out for this practice as if he wanted to get a new contract signed, sealed and delivered by the afternoon. On the first play, he broke open with an over-the-shoulder catch for a long touchdown. He added two more highlight-reel receptions.

“Odell being Odell? Amazing,’’ Brandon Marshall said.

Beckham attracted attention recently by stating his desire to become the NFL’s highest-paid player.

“Odell obviously is the best player in the NFL, and he’s gonna get a lot of attention, on and off the field,” Marshall said. “He’s not even a superstar, he’s a rock star, that’s not something the NFL has ever seen before. This guy’s a global icon already at the age of what, 24.’’

As for Beckham’s next contract, Marshall would not go there.

“I found it gets kind of sticky when you put your head in another teammate’s business,’’ Marshall said.

Jenkins is not a fan of the new close-cropped hair style sported this camp by Eli Apple. “His head’s too small,’’ said Jenkins, who has flowing dreadlocks. … The quarterback rotation was Manning, Geno Smith, Josh Johnson and rookie Davis Webb. Johnson, who knows the system, looked sharper than Smith.