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After struggling by way of a lot of substandard quarterback play, the New York Giants lastly made a change on the place by benching Daniel Jones and changing him with Tommy DeVito.
DeVito began six video games final season after Jones was sidelined with a torn ACL, and through that point, he led the staff to an surprising three-game profitable streak whereas briefly taking the Tri-state space by storm.
Star defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence mentioned that he trusts the choice made by head coach Brian Daboll and can do his greatest regardless of who’s beneath heart, per Artwork Stapleton.
Dexter Lawrence: “I trust what the coaches think, and they think Tommy is the best way to go. I’m going to rally along that, and I’m going to play my hardest for Tommy, just like I played my hardest for Daniel and whoever goes after that.”
At 2-8, the Giants have the worst document within the NFC, and it appears like large modifications could possibly be in retailer for them this offseason, no less than on the QB place.
Jones has didn’t make any noticeable or vital enchancment in his recreation or manufacturing since he entered the NFL in 2019, and in reality, his numbers have declined since his rookie 12 months.
As a rookie, he threw for a good 3,027 yards and 24 touchdowns in 13 video games, however he hasn’t been in a position to duplicate that sort of manufacturing since.
To this point this 12 months, he’s at 2,070 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns and 7 interceptions, and he has accomplished simply 63.3 p.c of his go makes an attempt.
Giants followers want the staff had given Jones’ four-year, $160 million contract extension to star operating again Saquon Barkley as an alternative, and this choice probably led to Barkley departing in free company this previous offseason.
The hope is now that New York will be capable to draft a real franchise signal-caller within the upcoming draft.
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