Tag: Tommy DeVito

Giants’ Joe Schoen on alleged buyer’s remorse over Daniel Jones: ‘Not true’

New York Giants GM Joe Schoen says the report suggesting he has buyer’s remorse over QB Daniel Jones is simply “not true.”

In early March, Rich Eisen stirred the pot by sharing some rumors that had been whispered in his ear suggesting the New York Giants and general manager Joe Schoen had buyer’s remorse after giving quarterback Daniel Jones a long-term contract.

“The Giants are absolutely done with Daniel Jones,” Eisen said on The Rich Eisen Show. “Done. Might have to play him this year but that ain’t it. . . The words I heard at the Combine multiple times were ‘buyer’s remorse.'”

Eisen later cautioned that he could be “way off” on what he was hearing.

“I may be way off and this may be patently unfair,” he added.

On Thursday during his pre-draft press conference, Schoen agreed that Eisen was way off and that his shared rumor was patently false.

“I’m still confident in Daniel — the way he’s wired (and) what he showed in 2022,” Schoen told reporters. “There’s stuff out there all the time that’s not true and you really can’t let it bother you.

“I’ve got a good relationship with Daniel and we communicate all the time. Again, he’s here all the time. . . We’ve got a good relationship and we communicate well. If he has an issue or he hears something or (there’s) something that I need to talk to him about, we do that often.”

Asked point-blank to rebuff the Eisen “report,” Schoen spelled it out bluntly.

“That was not true,” he said.

Schoen also admitted that he’s under no pressure to select a quarterback in the 2024 NFL draft, whether in the first round or later down the line. After signing veteran Drew Lock in free agency to back up Jones, Schoen said he’d be confident going into the regular season with the quarterback room that’s already been established within the building.

“I think with Drew’s experience. . .  with Daniel’s experience and what Tommy (DeVito) did last year,” Schoen said, “I think we could go into the season with the three that we have and I’d be comfortable with that.”

Schoen’s expectations remain that Jones will return in time for training camp and start under center come Week 1.

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Could Jimmy Garoppolo be in play for backup-needy Giants?

The New York Giants have been named a possible landing spot for soon-to-be released Las Vegas Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo.

Editor’s note: Jimmy Garoppolo is still on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster but they are expected to release him before the start of free agency.

The New York Giants will address the quarterback position at some point this offseason. Not only is it necessary, but general manager Joe Schoen has been remarkably transparent that someone — maybe a couple of players — will be added.

Veteran Tyrod Taylor had his contract voided earlier this month and he’s headed for the open market. Schoen left the door open for him to return but it’s more likely the Giants look elsewhere.

Behind Daniel Jones, the only quarterback who remains under contract is Tommy DeVito, who will almost certainly be back.

So that leaves Schoen with two options for a backup: He can sign a veteran in free agency or he can select a quarterback in the 2024 NFL draft.

One potential free agent option, says Vic Tafur of The Athletic, is former second-round pick Jimmy Garoppolo.

The Giants are married to Daniel Jones for better or for worse, but Garoppolo gives them a backup who knows Brian Daboll from their days together with the Patriots. This one only makes sense if you don’t believe in Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and Tommy DeVito.

Head coach Brian Daboll may have been overseeing tight ends at the time, but as Tafur alludes, he did spend three seasons with Garoppolo in New England.

While Jimmy G barely saw the field over that span, Daboll did become familiar with the person and his work ethic.

Garoppolo is a guy who could come in and compete with Jones, helping to push the $160 million man after basically getting a free ride over the past six seasons. He’s also capable of stepping in and playing well should DJ go down hurt, which is what attracted the Giants to Taylor in 2022.

The problem when it comes to Garoppolo is that he was recently suspended two games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. He does not plan to appeal and will miss the first two weeks of the 2024 regular season which is most likely when the Giants would need him most as Jones works his way back from a torn ACL.

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NFL Network doesn’t offer favorable ranking for Giants’ three QBs

NFL Network ranked all 66 quarterbacks who started at least one game in 2023 and the New York Giants’ three QBs didn’t fare well at all.

The New York Giants were forced to shuffle through three quarterbacks in 2023 — Daniel Jones, Tyrod Taylor, and Tommy DeVito.

All three were injured at some point, with Jones suffering a serious neck injury followed by a torn ACL in Week 9. Taylor stepped in to replace him but was promptly sent to the hospital with a rib injury that proceeded to cost him several weeks.

DeVito was the healthiest of the trio but even he got banged up in multiple games and was forced to the sideline.

On the field, things were equally negative. Save for a thrilling three-game stretch under DeVito, the Giants’ quarterback play was uninspiring to put it modestly.

Just how bad were they? NFL Network’s Nick Shook recently ranked all 66 quarterbacks who started at least one game in 2023 and none of the Giants finished above 32nd.

See it: Giants’ Tommy DeVito, Tiki Barber appear in Pizza Hut commercial

New York Giants rookie QB Tommy DeVito stars in a brand new Pizza Hut commercial that also briefly features retired RB Tiki Barber.

The New York Giants didn’t play in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday night but shortly before kickoff, they did make their presence felt.

Pizza Hut released a brand new ad campaign to showcase their Hot Honey Pizza and Wings and they chose Giants rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito and actress Antonia Gentry as their “power couple” spokespeople.

Retired Giants great Tiki Barber also got in on the action a bit.

Check it out:

DeVito rose to fame this season after quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor suffered multiple injuries. He took over and led the Giants on a three-game winning streak, also taking the country by storm during that time.

Although DeVito’s flame burned hot and fast, it was enough for him to secure several endorsement deals and promotional opportunities. His Italian-inspired celebration also won him the Bug Light Celebration of the Year at the NFL Honors Award Show last week.

DeVito, who is still under contract (non-guaranteed), is expected back with the team in 2024.

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Giants’ Tommy DeVito wins Celebration of the Year Award

New York Giants rookie QB Tommy DeVito took home the Bud Light Celebration of the Year Award at the NFL Honors.

The New York Giants got barely a mention at the NFL Honors in Las Vegas on Thursday night but may have stolen the show anyway.

Rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito was recognized for his role in the “Bud Light Easy to Celebrate Moment of the Year.”

DeVito started a mini-craze with his hand gesture after making a big play this season. The gesture is a tribute to his Italian-American heritage. The craze caught on with his teammates and fans and brought some fun to an otherwise dismal year that saw the Giants finish 6-11.

The award was not DeVito’s only turn in the spotlight on the night. NFL Honors host Kennan Michael-Key did a skit with DeVito playing on the rookie quarterback’s name, which is the same as actor Joe Pesci’s character in the Martin Scorsese classic film, GoodFellas. 

Classic.

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Tommy DeVito and Keegan-Michael Key brilliantly recreated a famous Joe Pesci scene from Goodfellas at 2024’s NFL Honors

Funny? Funny how?

Keegan-Michael Key brought out a gag at the 2024 NFL Honors that nobody could’ve seen coming: one that involved New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito and the classic movie Goodfellas.

Talking with DeVito in the crowd, Key’s conversation with the quarterback quickly turned into Joe Pesci’s famous “Funny? Funny How?” scene with Ray Liotta from Goodfellas.

Alright, this is absolute gold. DeVito’s winning streak with the Giants was one of the most enjoyable moments of the NFL season, and his proud Italian heritage made this Goodfellas gag all the more hysterical.

Seriously, this joke is funnier than most of what you get at shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes.

This is the kind of gag that makes shows like the NFL Honors worth it, as DeVito was a great sport to help bring some movie magic to the biggest night in NFL awards.

Key’s night hosting went really well, and this might’ve been the most creative bit of the night.

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All 32 NFL QBs (including Panthers’ Bryce Young) ranked by passer rating for the 2023 regular season

32 starting QBs ranked by their 2023 passer ratings

Well, let’s just look back at this like a “Started from the bottom, now we here” meme by next year, shall we?

Here are all 32 NFL quarterbacks, including Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers, ranked by passer rating from the 2023 season:

Tommy DeVito wants Giants to call the Brink’s truck for Saquon Barkley

Tommy DeVito says it’s time for the New York Giants to pay Saquon Barkley the big bucks: “Call the Brink’s truck and come drop off the cash.”

The New York Giants have another key decision to make this offseason in regards to star running back Saquon Barkley’s future.

Do they slap the franchise tag on him again if the two parties can’t agree on a contract extension or do they let the fan favorite test the free agent waters?

Quarterback Tommy DeVito, who made a splash this season by leading the Giants to three consecutive wins and putting them back in the playoff picture (albeit temporarily), was asked in a recent interview what his pitch would be to Saquon and the Giants to continue their relationship.

“That is my man,” DeVito told Complex. “I want the best for him in any way situation. I want them to call the Brink’s truck and come drop off the cash at the front door. Now I hope is for the Giants cause I want him to be in the backfield with me and all my team because I think he is the best teammate in the NFL, the best teammate I’ve had around.

“Obviously, I’ve played one year in the league but I’ve played a lot of football. He’s the best teammate that I’ve ever been around in my life. Hands down for sure.”

Naturally, it will come down to the numbers. The Giants have approximately $35-38 million in available cap space this offseason and have a long laundry list of needs to address. Barkley is just one of those ‘to-do’ items.

“Now, I hope it’s with the Giants,” continued DeVito. “But if not, somebody call the bank because the bank is coming because this man needs to get paid. You’re my man, you’re my man for real. Now you can come run it back and we can get right. But at the same time, I want you to get your paper, you know what I mean?”

Barkley responded by saying, “Great answer, my dog.”

The period to place the franchise tag on a player begins on Feb. 20 and runs through March 5. Free agency begins March 13.

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Giants’ Tommy DeVito discusses sudden, unexpected rise to fame

New York Giants QB Tommy DeVito unexpectedly rose to international fame this season and credits his family and teammates with guiding him.

The New York Giants began the 2023 NFL season with high hopes. They were coming off their first playoff appearance in six years and thought they would take the next step up the NFC hierarchy.

But the football gods had different ideas. The team reverted back to their old ways, losing several key players to long-term injuries, including their top two quarterbacks, Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor.

That thrust an unlikely local hero into the spotlight. Tommy DeVito, an undrafted local free agent who played his college football at Illinois and Syracuse, stepped in and created a mini-hysteria in the same way Jeremy Lin did with the Knicks a few years back.

DeVito appeared in nine games for the Giants this season, starting six, and had a 3-3 record as a starter. He played fairly well for an unknown and was even named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his play in the Giants’ 24-22 Week 14 Monday night victory over the Green Bay Packers.

DeVito’s story is a colorful one, smothered in local Jersey flavor and leveraging his family and their Italian-American heritage.

He admittedly still lives at home (his parent’s house) and his mother still does his laundry and cooks him dinner. He credits much of his quick rise to fame to the people he has around him.

“It was good, but it was good because I have a small circle,” DeVito told FOX News Digital.

“My family, my friends, my teammates really helped guide me through it all. Obviously, I’ve never been a part of something as crazy as this happened, especially with how fast it happened. Marketing team, agents, they did a great job handling a lot of that.

“Me living at home was a big aspect, especially right now. They were really able to take a lot off my shoulders, and that aspect really just let me focus on football and enjoying that time and really be able to enjoy that experience and not feel like it was overwhelming in any way, shape or form.”

The young man who would soon after be nicknamed “Tommy Cutlets” after his favorite sandwich, will be back with the Giants next season and is under no illusions. He had his 15 minutes of fame, so to speak, but still sees himself as an ascending player and will keep working to improve.

“Obviously, it helps to have (Saquon Barkley) in the back here, which allowed (him) to take a lot of the load off,” he said. “Everything was a positive. I enjoyed it. I just continue … to work and be ready for the next opportunity.”

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Giants’ 6 biggest surprises of 2023

The New York Giants’ 2023 season wasn’t all bad. Despite the drama issues, there are six players who surprised us with their performance.

The 2023 NFL season has come to an end for the New York Giants, who finished with an ugly 6-11 record.

There’s already been a ton of upheaval across the league, and the Giants are no exception. Still, as hard as this season was to watch, it wasn’t all bad. There were some high points, including a handful of wins under a third-string quarterback.

That’s not the only highlight of the season. Despite the turmoil in the front office, there are players on both sides of the ball who surprised us with their performance on the field.