When the New York Giants chosen Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal with the No. 7 general choose within the 2022 NFL draft, he thought he was heading for the town.
Nevertheless, Neal shortly came upon that the Giants aren’t based mostly in New York Metropolis. And whereas The Large Apple will function the backdrop at MetLife Stadium, the 21-year-old got here to appreciate he’d really be taking part in within the state of New Jersey.
Sure. The Giants do play in New Jersey, Evan Neal. It’s comprehensible with the confusion.pic.twitter.com/8ByaioQ4aQ
— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) April 30, 2022
“The factor that stood out to me probably the most — I didn’t even know the Giants had been in New Jersey, in order that was new to me. I believed they had been in New York,” Neal informed reporters with amusing.
Neal could have felt a little bit embarrassed when he realized his geography was off, however he’s removed from the primary to make that mistake. A number of rookies all through the years — particularly these coming from exterior of the northeast — believed the Giants performed in New York Metropolis.
Shock.
In fact, there are some Giants and Jets followers who would like that change. Or on the very least, want that the 2 groups change their names to “New Jersey.” Actually, there’s even an lively class motion lawsuit geared toward that finish.
Neal clearly has plenty of studying to do and taking part in in New Jersey gained’t be the one revelation that involves him. Wait till he begins to have interaction within the native pizza wars or experiences the wildly congested and aggressive visitors in and across the space.