Congratulations to the New York Giants for making an awesome call! Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will get the nod as he makes his first career home start this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium. This decision comes after a series of impressive performances during training camp and the preseason, where Dart quickly ascended the depth chart. He opened the spring as the third-team offense. It didn’t take long before he outperformed the more established QB Winston in the late spring and early summer and earned the starting gig.
Dart, the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft out of Ole Miss, is eager to take advantage of his opportunity. Ever since the Giants traded back into the first round to take him, he has been pouring himself into preparation. On Tuesday, following back-to-back sub-par QBR games from Russell Wilson, head coach Brian Daboll hinted at making a change under center. That performance has led to Dart being named the starter.
In his last outing, Dart proved just what kind of talent he has within him by passing for 160 yards and two scores, but throwing two picks. Even with this injury, he’s still demonstrating his consistent big play ability with the ball. His execution of the zone-read offense presents a compelling counterweight to Wilson’s approach. The Giants’ offensive scheme, with Dart under center, appears significantly different from what fans witnessed throughout the summer with Wilson.
Giants fans are understandably excited after hearing Dart was named the starter. These fans cheered as loud as anyone when he took his first snap on the field in a game just last month. He is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the offensive unit, which may reinvigorate a fan base that has faced disappointment in recent performances.
Flowing into this Sunday’s game, Dart will be tested against a strong Chargers’ defense that has surrendered less than 300 yards-per-game through four contests. The matchup could prove to be a daunting task for the first-year signal-caller. It provides him an opportunity to spotlight his talents on a larger stage.
Since stepping on to the team, Dart has continuously wowed coaches and players with his abilities. During his time on the practice squad, Haack’s confidence and work ethic made an imprint. Most think he has the potential to open up the Giants’ offensive flood gates going forward.
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