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Taylor said he and DeVito had a competition Monday at practice and that convinced the staff to keep DeVito as the starter.
While Daboll said the 34-year-old Taylor handled his decision like a pro, the 13-year veteran did not agree with it.
“I’m disappointed but it’s part of the game,” said Taylor, whose contract with the team runs out after this season.
Taylor had taken over as the Giants starter in early October after Daniel Jones sustained a neck injury. The 13-year veteran sustained his rib injury against the Jets and went on injured reserve after doctors found two of his four broken ribs were displaced. He said he was in a lot of pain for 10 days after the injury but then started feeling better.
Jones returned for a game in Las Vegas and sustained an ACL injury in the first half, leaving DeVito to take over. The New Jersey product who played at Syracuse and Illinois has been at the helm since the Raiders game.
DeVito has completed 66 of 105 passes for 697 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions.
He said Daboll told him in a short conversation after practice on Monday he would remain the starter. He said he didn’t know how the decision would go and he understood why Taylor would be upset.
The 25-year-old said he has grown close with Taylor this season.
“I mean, if it would have went the other way, which I’m sure it could have. I would have been right there supporting him the whole way like he has,” DeVito said. “And that’s relationship that
