Quarterback Davis Webb, who was chosen by the New York Giants within the third spherical of the 2017 NFL draft, very practically retired previous to the beginning of this season.
The Buffalo Payments wished to rent him as their quarterback coach and it was one thing Webb had given severe consideration to. However then Brian Daboll, his former offensive coordinator, got here calling and Webb determined to carry off on making the shift to teaching.
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As an alternative of working instantly with Josh Allen, Webb returned to the Giants and would give his taking part in profession one last probability. And whereas issues didn’t go precisely in response to plan, Daboll & Co. did have one last shock for Webb in Week 18.
With the choice to sit down Daniel Jones, the Giants had a alternative: Tyrod Taylor or Webb.
As a reward for his exhausting work and dedication, the Giants gave Webb the nod on Sunday. He would make his first profession begin in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Though the Giants would lose, 22-16, Webb managed to report a number of firsts, together with two touchdowns — one speeding and one passing. He finally completed the sport with 209 whole yards, the 2 scores, and no turnovers.
“Very grateful for that chance,” Webb advised reporters after the sport. “I’m grateful for (my coaches and teammates). They supported me all week.
“We battled and (the Eagles) are a very good staff. They’re the primary seed within the NFC. We took them 4 quarters. I want myself, first, and the offense, second, bought off to a greater begin. However, that second half was actually enjoyable and that’s one thing I’ll always remember.”
Webb additionally took a number of moments to run down a laundry listing of names, thanking every alongside the way in which. It ranged from common supervisor Joe Schoen all the way in which right down to vast receiver Marcus Johnson, and nearly everybody in between.
What the longer term holds for Webb is unclear however he lastly bought his second. And it got here in entrance of his mother and father, girlfriend, and household.
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