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HISTORICAL FACTS: Tommy devito benched as giants start veteran tyrod taylor - Caught on Camera

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chr

Picture this: a young rookie free agent, Tommy DeVito, living the dream of starting as the New York Giants quarterback for the past six weeks. It was a true Cinderella story, a tale of triumph against all odds. The undrafted DeVito, who grew up just a stone's throw away from MetLife Stadium, captured the hearts of Giants fans everywhere.

But alas, every fairy tale must come to an end. At least for now. The Giants' head coach, Brian Daboll, made the decision to replace DeVito with the veteran Tyrod Taylor for this weekend's game against the formidable Los Angeles Rams. Daboll believed that the 34-year-old Taylor could bring a spark to the team, especially after his impressive performance on Christmas Day when he took over in the second half of a loss against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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