The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a disappointing loss to the Houston Texans, and now they have to go across the country for a game against the New York Giants. Following a season-ending injury to Cam Skattebo, the Giants are searching for answers on the offensive side of the ball.

Following the Giants’ firing of Bob Melvin, Vitello boarded a flight to the East Coast on a recruiting trip. The plane had no Wi-Fi, leaving Vitello briefly disconnected to the world. Upon landing, a text message from Buster Posey awaited.

The New York Giants (2-6) remain 2.5-point underdogs for this Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers (5-3) at MetLife Stadium, per BetMGM. The over/under, which opened at 47.5 total points, has risen to 48.5, and the moneyline has held steady at Giants +130, 49ers -155.

Tyrone Tracy is about to re-enter the New York Giants' spotlight after a difficult start to his second NFL season.

Mike Wilson has been a reporter at the Knoxville News Sentinel for more than eight years now, covering Tennessee Volunteers athletics for the entirety of Vitello’s successful run on Rocky Top (which included three trips to the College World Series in Omaha and winning the 2024 national championship).

The Boston Red Sox's manager sees the logic behind the San Francisco Giants hiring Tony Vitello straight out of college.