Tommy Cutlets’ Fairytale Ride as Giants’ Starting QB Appears to be Over
Tommy Cutlets, the unexpected hero and starting quarterback for the New York Giants, seems to have reached the end of his fairytale ride. Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced on Wednesday that Tyrod Taylor will be starting in the upcoming game against the Rams, relegating Cutlets to the bench. This decision comes after Taylor saw action in the second half of the game against the Eagles on Monday, where the Giants suffered a 33-10 defeat.
Cutlets’ journey has been nothing short of remarkable. As the third-string quarterback, he took over for both Daniel Jones and Taylor and won three out of his four starts. He defied expectations, having not been highly scouted after his college career, going undrafted, and signing with the Giants as a free agent.
The 24-year-old quarterback’s story became even more captivating when he revealed that he still lives at home, just nine miles away from Metlife Stadium. Living with his parents allows his mother to take care of his laundry, and he can enjoy as many chicken cutlets for dinner as he desires. It’s a true Cinderella story, or perhaps more aptly, a Cenerantola story.
Despite being replaced at halftime during Monday’s game, Cutlets’ performance and unwavering determination to help the Giants win will be remembered by the fans. As an undrafted rookie, he faced immense pressure from Italian-American Giants fans who hoped to see him lead their favorite team to victory, and he delivered. However, it seems that the fantasy ride has come to an end, at least for now.
Taking Cutlets’ place is Tyrod Taylor, who was drafted by the Ravens in 2011. Taylor has struggled this season, with a 1-9 record in the games he has appeared in. This will be his first significant opportunity to lead the offense since his rib injury in October against the Jets. Throughout his career, Taylor has maintained a 61.4% completion rate and has thrown 63 touchdowns. Currently, his quarterback rating stands at 46.1.
While Cutlets’ time as the Giants’ starting quarterback may be over, his impact and the memories he created will endure. Whether he gets another chance in the future or not, his unexpected rise to prominence will be cherished by Giants fans and serve as a reminder that sometimes, the most extraordinary stories unfold from the unlikeliest of circumstances.
