The easiest solution here was to follow the Derek Carr-Raiders benching model: Sit the player Monday, then agree to either shut him down completely for the rest of the season or a release the same afternoon. Doing this would have saved them the week-long distraction and, of course, the injury guarantee.

The New York Giants decision to bench Daniel Jones coming out of the Week 11 bye in place of Tommy DeVito isn't a universally beloved call from those inside the locker room. Recently, star defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence offered his dissenting position,

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is fully aware that his decisions are currently being questioned by some of his players.

And Daboll — who is 2-8 this year after going 6-11 last year — is fooling himself if he thinks his locker room definitely will rally around third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito this time.

The Giants said that their decision to bench quarterback Daniel Jones this week was based on football considerations only, but the bigger picture continues to point to the role his contract played in the team's overall plan at the position.

The New York Giants will have a new starting quarterback when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday, benching Daniel Jones for second-year reserve Tommy DeVito this week. Coach Brian Daboll isn't committing to DeVito remaining under center for the rest of the 2024 season, however.

Giants coach Brian Daboll speaks about Tommy DeVito starting over Daniel Jones and Dexter Lawrence's comments about not being happy with the team's decision to bench Jones.

Giants DL Dexter Lawrence was saddened to learn of Daniel Jones's benching, but he also understands the reason behind it.