The respect for former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has not waned despite a tumultuous week that saw the former Duke star tumble from his throne as

Business has been brutally bad for the Giants, and it eventually caught up with the player at the position most vulnerable to getting benched.

Unlike many years, the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft is up for grabs. There are a whopping 11 teams within two games or less of landing the coveted top pick with seven weeks left in the regular season.

The mystery was over Monday when the Giants, fresh off their Week 11 bye, announced they were finally benching Jones. Only instead of Lock being named the new starter, the team surprisingly gave the job to third-stringer Tommy DeVito . It was as much of a surprise to Lock as it was to the rest of us.

Lock did not hide his disappointment at the decision, but it was a popular one among fans, for whom DeVito remains an intriguing figure and a distraction from a second consecutive 2-8 start. Last season, he proved he could function in the NFL. Now, to figure in the team’s future plans, he must prove he can thrive consistently.

Tommy DeVito took over as the New York Giants starting quarterback Wednesday as the team prepared to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Geoff Schwartz is back with his best bets for NFL Week 12. Find out why he's backing the Colts to cover and why he's fading Tommy DeVito and the Giants at home.

Tommy DeVito went 3-3 as a Giants rookie QB, but the NFL recalls his "Cutlets" nickname and sudden fame. The quest now: show everyone he can play.

Daniel Jones was released by the New York Giants on Friday, days after the team announced Tommy DeVito is taking over as the starting quarterback. The Giants officially benched Jones, their 2019 first-round draft pick,