"Brian Daboll's Lack of Trust in Tommy DeVito: Why Didn't Giants Consider Another QB?"

The Giants lost to the Jets in a close game with their third-string quarterback, Tommy DeVito, making his NFL debut. The team had the fewest net passing yards in an overtime game in NFL history. The lack of trust in DeVito's passing abilities raises questions about his role on the team. The Giants may need to consider adding another quarterback.

The New York Giants came close to winning their game against the New York Jets on Sunday, despite playing their third-string quarterback, Tommy DeVito, for a significant portion of the game. DeVito, an undrafted rookie and graduate of Don Bosco Prep, made his NFL regular season debut and showed moments of skill. However, he was not the main reason for the Giants' loss, as they fell 13-10 in overtime.

There were other factors that contributed to the Giants' defeat. One of them was Graham Gano, who missed two field goals, including one that could have sealed the win. The Giants' defense also played a role, allowing Zach Wilson to march 58 yards in four plays and 24 seconds to tie the game with a field goal at the end of regulation, right after Gano's second miss.

The Giants' chances of winning were already slim considering they finished the game with a net passing yardage of minus-9, the lowest in NFL history for an overtime game. This was partly due to Giants coach Brian Daboll's lack of trust in DeVito's passing abilities. While relying on the defense against a Wilson-led offense may have seemed logical, Daboll did not give DeVito much opportunity to throw the ball, especially in the rainy conditions.

DeVito only attempted seven passes throughout the game, with three of them coming in overtime. However, Daboll's decision to pass on every play of the Giants' lone drive in overtime resulted in a loss of 11 yards. In the first half, DeVito threw three passes, and in the second half, he only threw one, with no attempts in the final five drives after his 6-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

This raises the question of why DeVito is on the roster if Daboll does not trust him to throw the ball. DeVito has been elevated from the practice squad to the game-day roster for three consecutive weeks due to Daniel Jones' injury. Daboll has had ample time to evaluate DeVito's abilities, yet he has chosen to stick with him as Tyrod Taylor's backup instead of bringing in another quarterback.

Although it is not DeVito's fault, as he is still inexperienced, this situation highlights the need for the Giants to have a backup quarterback who can be groomed to step in if necessary. The Giants had four picks in the later rounds of the draft but did not select a quarterback. Only two quarterbacks were chosen after the 164th pick in the draft, indicating that there were still options available.

Daboll now faces the challenge of finding a quarterback for the upcoming game in Las Vegas, as Jones is not expected to return and Taylor is likely to be unavailable as well. It is possible that a new quarterback could start over DeVito, as Daboll is desperate for a win with a 2-6 record. However, it would be unlikely for DeVito or a new quarterback to lead the Giants to a victory in Las Vegas and improve their record to 3-6.

There is a chance that Jones could return the following week in Dallas, which would alleviate the need to rely on DeVito or another quarterback for an extended period. However, based on Daboll's and DeVito's performances on Sunday, it is uncertain whether there will be a significant change in the level of trust in the passing game after just one week of practice before the Las Vegas trip.

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