NY Giants fans simply can’t believe Joe Schoen released QB Davis Webb
There’s got to be more to this story, right? With the New York Giants and general manager Joe Schoen having to do some extra work to get the roster down to 53, there were sure to be some-eye-opening moves. Things started with Alex Bachman getting cut, but then things have now reached a different level thanks to a move at quarterback.
In a bit of a stunner, the G-Men have released veteran quarterback Davis Webb. Webb, who passed up a coaching gig to suit up for the Giants this season, was a stud over the last month in preseason action. However, for now, it looks like it wasn’t enough to keep him in town for the 2022 campaign.
The Giants are releasing QB Davis Webb, per source. Speaks to the health of Tyrod Taylor.
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 30, 2022
Webb this preseason: 60-of-81 passing (74%) for 458 yards with 3 TDs, 0 INTs.
Will be interesting to see how this plays out.
NY Giants cutting Davis Webb has plenty of people frustrated with the front office
Webb indeed put on a show in the preseason, but it is important to remember that this came against the 2s and 3s for opposing defenses. Giants insider Jordan Raanan also makes a good point that this must mean the injury suffered by veteran backup Tyrod Taylor in the preseason finale vs. the Jets doesn’t look to be too serious.
Despite that, you’ve got to feel for Webb. He was all set to join the Bills’ coaching staff, but decided to take a chance with the Giants instead. You’d hope head coach Brian Daboll and Schoen have been open with Webb over the past few weeks about his chances of making the roster – who knows, maybe even a spot on Daboll’s staff has been discussed. For now, though, it looks like Webb got a bit unlucky here and Giants fans aren’t too pleased about things on social media.
Why would they bring him over from the Bills and then cut him?!
— Michelle Collins🏳️🌈🛥 (@mcollins54) August 30, 2022
dude literally turned down a secure coaching job to play for us and that’s how we thank him
— tyler 🇺🇸🇵🇹 (@tthiel12) August 30, 2022
Davis Webb should still get inducted into the New York Giants Pre Season Ring of Honor
— The Entertainah (@TheEntertainah) August 30, 2022
Releasing Davis Webb when he had a great pre-season while we are keeping Taylor who didn't look great and got hurt. Hmm. Ok. Can't argue the ceiling is higher for Tyrod because we have seen that dog and pony show time and time again. Ain't pretty. Good movie NY.
— D.Gould23 (@DGould23) August 30, 2022
https://twitter.com/flaguy12/status/1564619403169341447
I truly thought Davis Webb would blossom under Daboll, and given his age vs Taylor's surely thought he would be worth keeping around. I have a feeling the giants will be forced to sign a new qb later on in season when dj burns out and TT gets hurt inevitably. https://t.co/asuIsGak0N
— Corey (@captnmericah) August 30, 2022
Webb could end up on the practice squad too if another team doesn’t claim him. Daboll and Co. must have full confidence in Taylor backing up Daniel Jones. If Webb does land with a new squad, it’s going to make Giants supporters even more frustrated in how things ended for him in East Rutherford. Stay tuned, though. Perhaps Webb ends up playing with the Giants in 2022 after some more roster shuffling. This will surely be a wait and see.