Tommy DeVito is about to make his starting debut in the NFL. The young quarterback will lead the New York Giants against division rivals Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. In doing so, he will make history. If nothing else comes up before the game, he will be the tenth rookie playmaker to start this season. Never before have so many talents started for their team in one season. But that’s not all. The 25-year-old was not selected in the draft and only subsequently signed a contract with the team from New York. Since his place in the squad was anything but certain, he took an unusual measure.
Giants quarterback still lives with his parents
After six college seasons, playing for Syracuse and Illionis, he moved back in with his parents. What seems very unusual at first glance has many advantages for DeVito. “I don’t have to worry about laundry or eating. “Chicken schnitzel and everything else is ready when I get back home,” he tells ESPN, adding, “My mother even makes my bed.” For him, moving back home was a no-brainer. After all, life as a rookie quarterback is stressful enough. “There’s a lot happening, there are a lot of meetings.” Added to this is the perfect location of his parents’ house. It is located in Cedar Grove and is only 9 miles from the Giants’ practice facility. “It only takes me twelve minutes,” explains DeVito.
Giants players praise DeVito: “That’s smart!”
He even surprised his teammates with this extraordinary step. “He still lives at home?!” says running back Saquon Barkley, surprised. Other players like quarterback Matt Barkley and guard Justin Pugh also didn’t know anything about his living situation. “You know what, that’s smart. This saves him money. “He’s a genius,” praised Pugh, who now expects an invitation for the entire offensive line. After all, they have his back in the game. Rookie receiver Jalin Hyatt has already gotten an insight into the DeVito house. “I like going there. He has a small hot tub in the garden,” enthuses the third-round pick.
DeVito is the “perfect story” for the Giants
For Barkley, the journey of the man who was born in Livingston, New Jersey is already the “perfect story. An undrafted guy from Jersey, lives in Jersey with his parents and is now the quarterback of the New York Giants.”
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DeVito also benefits from this Injuries to his teammates. The regular playmaker Daniel Jones tore his cruciate ligament, while the actual backup Tyrod Taylor injured his ribs. DeVito already got his first taste of the NFL in the clear 6:30 defeat against the Las Vegas Raiders. He threw for 175 yards and a touchdown, but also two interceptions. After a week of training with the top players, things should be getting better. “I love Tommy. He’s loud, but he’s always fun and we have a great time. He’s a self-confident person in the best sense of the word,” praises O-Liner Ben Bredeson. If he wins over the Cowboys, DeVito will definitely be able to invite his teammates to his parents’ house soon.
2023-11-12 22:01:21
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