Rookie Tommy DeVito is presently having fun with his quarter-hour of fame because the beginning quarterback of the New York Giants.
The New Jersey native has reached celeb standing after profitable back-to-back video games over the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots — two groups he might have performed for as a substitute of the Giants this yr.
After going undrafted this spring, DeVito reportedly turned down a proposal from Washington for considerably extra assured cash to remain shut dwelling and play for the Giants.
DeVito didn’t make the Giants’ 53-man roster out of coaching camp and was being courted by the Patriots for his or her apply squad earlier than the season, however once more, determined to signal on with the Giants as a member of their apply squad.
From @NFLGameDay: Come for the data on Tommy DeVito selecting the #Giants over affords from the #Commanders and #Patriots alongside the best way. Keep for the overview of the Tommy DeVito rooster parm with vodka sauce particular. pic.twitter.com/6gRTS8qJLF
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 26, 2023
As circumstances would have it, the Giants misplaced each their beginning quarterback (Daniel Jones) and first backup (Tyrod Taylor) a number of weeks in the past to damage leaving them to show to DeVito.
He has responded by injecting some life into the Giants’ dormant offense and offering the followers with one thing to root for on this in any other case misplaced season.
The Giants will take their two-game win streak into the bye this week and determine whether or not they need to trip the DeVito wave the remainder of the season when the workforce resumes their season at dwelling on Monday Evening Soccer on December 11 in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
The NFL might have flexed the sport out however thus far have chosen to not, maybe due to the stir DeVito is making. His household has additionally develop into celebrities, giving off a Jersey Sopranos-like vibe that followers are gobbling up.
This wouldn’t be occurring in D.C. or Boston.
FIRE UP THE CHICKEN CUTLETS 🤌
Tommy DeVito’s household is READY for his first begin at MetLife Stadium.
(through @NFLonFOX)
pic.twitter.com/ek7HjEhCCm— Yahoo Sports activities (@YahooSports) November 26, 2023
And…by the best way, that ‘Tommy Cutlets’ sandwich appears scrumptious.
Fuhgettabouttit.
