'Tommy earned it' - DeVito to remain Giants' QB vs. Packers - ESPN

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants will continue with Tommy DeVito as their starting quarterback for Monday night's matchup at MetLife Stadium against the Green Bay Packers, according to coach Brian Daboll.

The Giants (4-8) had a decision to make with veteran Tyrod Taylor likely ready to return from a rib cage injury. But DeVito has won two of his past three starts, and they decided to stick with the undrafted rookie for at least one more week.

«I just thought Tommy earned it,» Daboll said. «Went back, watched all the tape, thought he played two good games. Obviously there are things we can all work on. Thought he earned the right to play.»

Taylor practiced and had his 21-day window to be activated off injured reserve opened on Monday. He will serve as the backup to DeVito assuming he gets through the week healthy.

Having DeVito start is a move that is sure to appease a good portion of the hometown fans. He's a local legend, having won a state championship at powerhouse Don Bosco Prep High School and being born and raised in New Jersey.

The past few weeks have even started somewhat of a DeVito craze, in part because of his local ties and Italian heritage. A recent appearance had hundreds of fans waiting in line in the cold and coming with all kinds of obscure requests such as signing autographs with the nickname they made for him, «Tommy Cutlets.»

DeVito and several Giants players have celebrated touchdowns by waving the Italian hand gesture with two pinched fingers in the air. Players such as star running back Saquon Barkley have even started using the name «Tommy Cutlets» and yelling «Jersey!» in his presence.

DeVito has thrown six touchdown passes and one interception in his three starts against the Dallas