New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito has a proud Italian heritage, giving beginning to his moniker “The Passing Paisano.” Whereas he went undrafted this 12 months, he led the New York Giants to victories over the Washington Commanders and the New England Patriots because the starter.
Whereas he’s placing some respect again to a franchise with a proud soccer custom, soccer followers are dropping their minds about his agent. An image of them collectively had NFL followers referencing Italian households engaged in organized crime.
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Soccer followers pondering mafia over viral Tommy DeVito image
A X/Twitter person shared a screenshot of Tommy DeVito and his agent because the Giants put together to tackle the Inexperienced Bay Packers on Monday Night time Soccer.
Upon seeing the photograph, one other soccer fan reacted that the agent felt like somebody from Central Casting:
“Italian mafia written throughout this lol”
One other Twitter netizen posted:
“That’s his dad, agent, bookie, insurance coverage agent, and God Father”
Listed below are different reactions to Tommy DeVito’s second with the person negotiating contracts on his behalf:
Nevertheless, that man beside DeVito is not any actor. As a substitute, he’s a sports activities agent, creator and motivational speaker, Sean P. Stellato. He based the sports activities advertising and illustration company Stellato Sports activities and is licensed by the NFL Gamers Affiliation.
Except for DeVito, Stellato can also be the agent of Carolina Panthers defensive finish Nick Thurman and Denver Broncos tight finish Chris Manhertz. Like DeVito, he additionally has Italian lineage and performed soccer for Salem Excessive Faculty in Massachusetts, The Gunnery prep faculty, and Marist Faculty in New York.
Stellato additionally performed two seasons within the AF2, the Area Soccer League’s developmental league. He additionally wrote two books: “No Backing Down” and “4th and Lengthy the Odds: My Journey.” In 2016, the Enterprise Journal chosen him of their 40 Below 40 checklist.
Tommy DeVito’s NFL journey
Regardless of Stellato’s backing, Tommy DeVito went undrafted in 2023 regardless of throwing 2,650 yards and 15 touchdowns for the Illinois Combating Illini the earlier 12 months.
Nevertheless, the Giants gave him an opportunity however waived him on August 29 earlier than signing him to their follow squad the next day. He bought his first style of NFL motion in Week 8 towards the New York Jets after Tyrod Taylor bought injured.
Every week later, he changed injured quarterback Daniel Jones of their recreation towards the Las Vegas Raiders. DeVito made his first NFL begin in Week 10 versus the Dallas Cowboys. DeVito has 66 completions for 697 yards and 7 touchdowns in 5 video games.
Tommy DeVito and the Giants defeated the Packers in MNF
DeVito made essentially the most of his first Monday Night time Soccer recreation by defeating the Inexperienced Bay Packers, 24-22, to win their third straight recreation. The Giants seemed to cruise to a cushty victory with an enormous Saquon Barkley run. As a substitute, his fumble led to a Packers landing, giving them a one-point lead.
Nevertheless, Inexperienced Bay’s two-conversion failed, leaving the door open for New York’s NFC staff to win the sport through a subject objective. DeVito’s 32-yard completion to Wan’Dale Robinson was the successful drive’s greatest play. Randy Bullock transformed a 37-yard subject objective as time expired to assist the Giants enhance to 5-8.
Tommy DeVito completed with 17 completions out of 21 makes an attempt for 158 yards, a landing cross to Isaiah Hodgins, and 0 interceptions. He additionally had ten carries for 71 yards. The Giants offensive line protected him nicely, permitting zero sacks.
Robinson led the Giants with 79 receiving yards, whereas Barkley had 20 carries for 86 yards and two touchdowns. The Giants will attempt to lengthen their successful streak after they go to the New Orleans Saints in Week 15.