The New York Giants are officially moving on from Daniel Jones, benching their struggling quarterback after a dismal 2-8 start. Instead of turning to veteran Drew Lock, the Giants made a controversial decision by handing the starting job to undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito.
As for Daniel Jones, this benching could be the final chapter of an inconsistent Giants career. The franchise’s decision to sideline him also protects their financial future.
Does the Tommy DeVito Decision Jeopardize Shedeur Sanders to New York?
The NFL world stands divided over the move. Many question the team’s intentions and its implications for the future. DeVito, who went 3-3 in six starts last season, has shown flashes of potential but isn’t the quarterback to turn this season around.
Sources: The New York Giants are expected to replace Daniel Jones with Tommy DeVito as their new starting quarterback. pic.twitter.com/pVLVWVNDBY
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
His stats — 1,101 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions — are solid but far from franchise quarterback material. Many fans believe the Giants are playing the long game, ensuring they remain in contention for a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, where Shedeur Sanders headlines a loaded quarterback class.
One fan tweeted, “He’s gonna f*** up the tank for the second year in a row. It’s destiny.”
One more fan didn’t express confidence in DeVito, saying, “Aaron Rodgers > Tommy DeVito and Danny Dimes combined.”
One NFL enthusiast predicted the Giants’ record this season after the DeVito move, tweeting, “WOOOOHOOOOO 2-16 HERE WE COME.”
“The NFL version of Linsanity is back! They’re well removed from playoffs, might as well sell some tickets and get some views,” tweeted one more.
“Tommy D is going to win games and only push the Giants farther out of the draft order for next year. It’s nearly a repeat of last year, lol,” commented one more, predicting that the Giants will lose out on a top draft pick next year.
“They just better keep losing,” said another, giving air to a Shedeur Sanders linkup.
“Do y’all think Shedeur is a Giant??,” asked one fan who probably wants the Giants’ front office to land Deion Sanders’ son.
Shedeur, Coach Prime’s son, has been impressing scouts with his play at Colorado. Completing 30 of 41 passes for 340 yards and three touchdowns in his latest game for the Buffaloes, the 22-year-old continues to improve his draft stock.
Interesting that the Giants decide to start the QB that gives them the most energy to win games two days after scouting Shedeur Sanders.
Are the Giants looking to win to avoid having to take Sanders? Bears felt they had to take Caleb watching two better pro QBs drop past em.
— Shaun Morash (@ShaunMorash)
Giants GM Joe Schoen and other top brass were spotted at Folsom Field in Colorado’s Week 12 game against the Utah Utes on Saturday. Head coach Brian Daboll, however, remained noncommittal about Jones’ status, saying, “We’re gonna get started on this process… looking at everything you’d normally look at in a bye week.”
As fans debate the decision, one thing is clear: the Giants are already looking ahead. Whether DeVito can “mess up the tank” or ensure the team lands a top pick remains to be seen. But with names like Sanders, Quinn Ewers, and Jalen Milroe in the mix, the franchise seems set for a new era.
