It didn’t take Davis Webb long to reveal his own take on his release from the New York Giants. The Giants cut him on September 2nd to the surprise of everyone, as part of a wave of releases to make room for new waiver signings. But Webb was barely off the team for a couple of days before being picked up by the other franchise in New York, the Jets.
They made a decision. I don’t have to agree with it…
With comeback player and potential first team contender Teddy Bridgewater traded to the Saints, Sam Darnold has a firm hold of the starting role. However, the Jets lacked a solid backup quarterback and it seems they’re banking on Webb being that player for them. After all, Webb wasn’t a free agent for very long before being picked up by the team.
What does Webb himself think of it all? NFL quarterbacks aren’t known for being completely honest when answering media questions, but Webb didn’t shy away from giving his true opinion on the situation. “You never see it coming. I think everybody was kind of shocked. At the same time, they made a decision. I don’t have to agree with it.”
Interestingly, the Giants didn’t give a reason why Webb was waived, despite entering the season as Eli Manning’s potential heir. But Webb claims he isn’t upset about that. “I didn’t need a reason. They made a decision. I didn’t agree with it. I don’t think many people did, especially my teammates. I’ve moved on and I wish them nothing but the best.”
Leading up to Webb’s release, many argued that he had been outplayed by rookie sleeper pick Kyle Lauletta during the preseason. Giants fans will likely have their eyes on him, however, if he manages some playing time for any reason with the Jets.
It will be intriguing to see how the situation plays out, and whether or not Webb can find success when moving to a different team with a different coaching staff. Webb was highly rated by a lot of people coming out of college, after all, even if it seems like that was forever ago.