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The group of fans that clamored for the return of Tommy DeVito as the Giants’ starting quarterback was finally granted its wish on Monday when the team announced the predictable benching of Daniel Jones and a reshuffling of the depth chart.
But the fanfare surrounding DeVito’s midseason promotion isn’t being embraced by his camp. He’s approaching the latest opportunity with an all-business mindset. It’s no longer a feel-good story for a local kid turned folk hero.
“Last year was a good story and all, it’s kind of like how it happened. All the fun and games outside, it was fun… it was last year,” DeVito told reporters during Wednesday’s practice. “I’m kind of over that, I’m sticking to football now. Not that I wasn’t before, but I’m really focused on that.
“The external stuff will be on pause. I already had talks with everybody around me, like my inner circle. It’s going to stay very tight, and make sure that everything’s about production.”
The Giants received some unexpected production from DeVito last winter, as he started six of the team’s final eight games following Jones’ season-ending ACL injury. While his first career start against the rival Dallas Cowboys in mid-November was forgettable, the undrafted rookie rejuvenated a stagnant offense shortly thereafter by rattling off three straight wins under center.
DeVito cemented his phenomenon status at home in primetime, with a thrilling game-winning drive against the Green Bay Packers in December that extended the Giants’ win streak to three games. His best performance came against the Washington Commanders two weeks earlier, as he became just the fourth undrafted rookie since 1960 to throw for three-plus touchdowns, 225-plus yards, and zero interceptions with a 135-plus passer rating.
While it’s unclear whether DeVito will start each of the Giants’ remaining seven games, he doesn’t have time to concern himself with fans’ nicknames and gimmicks. He’s now…
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Publish date : 2024-11-20 21:50:00
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