Eventually, though, Mara could also reach the conclusion that Daboll is a terrible hire, despite that 9-7-1 debut season and wild-card playoff win at the Vikings. (After all, Daboll is 8-19 since the beginning of last season — and he has lost five straight games, for his second straight 2-8 start.)

Before this season, Giants co-owner John Mara said he wanted to see “significant improvement” from coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen’s third year. That hasn’t happened. Not even close.

EAST RUTHERFORD - The Giants have decided to bench Daniel Jones and start Tommy DeVito at quarterback for their next game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, two individuals with knowledge of the situation have confirmed for NorthJersey.

The New York Giants are benching struggling quarterback Daniel Jones and will start fan favorite Tommy DeVito against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week in an attempt to break a five-game losing streak,

Case in point: Just as the Giants, who had just forced a turnover, were threatening to take their first lead of the game in the fourth quarter, Jones threw a boneheaded interception intended for Tyrone Tracy at Carolina’s eight yardline.

| The Facility. Emmanuel Acho reacts to the New York Giants' decision to bench Daniel Jones and start Tommy DeVito.

Replacing Daniel Jones won't be easy for the New York Giants. There are 11 viable options for next season, but none of them are perfect.

Quarterback Daniel Jones was demoted from starter to No. 3, spelling the beginning of the end to his career with the New York Giants. Tommy DeVito will start for the Giants (2-8) on Sunday against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Drew Lock will be his backup,