When they next step on the field against the Los Angeles Chargers, it will be Jaxson Dart under center. Giants head coach Brian Daboll lobbied for the rookie Dart to be named the backup over veteran Jameis Winston at the start of the season. This decision comes on the heels of his vigorous defense of Dart’s stance. This step would represent a dramatic change in approach. Dart, the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft, will be taking over an offense that has struggled in creating consistent yards.
Dart’s performance by all accounts during that summer and the preseason quickly caught the attention of coaches and fans. He started to lead by being the first quarterback to report to the practice. This demo showed obvious signs that he was prepared to assume a starting role full-time. Daboll expressed confidence in Dart’s potential.
“I expect him to prepare. We expect him to go out here and get better each time he plays,” – Brian Daboll.
Daboll’s mission is to get Dart into the starting job. This decision is an indication of his commitment to turning around a Giants offense that has been ineffective, breaking 300 total yards in just one of their three games this year. Dart doesn’t see his new position as a band-aid to the team’s recent failure. Instead, he views it as a chance to light a fire on the field.
“I think the biggest thing for me is I want to do my best to be a spark. I want to create excitement on the field. I want to be explosive when opportunities are there. Try to just bring a little bit of swagger,” – Jaxson Dart.
The Giants’ move is clearly an indication of how the wheels are coming off this season. Despite the pressures of being an NFL rookie quarterback, Dart instead chooses to focus on his position. He understands the obstacles that come with this position, especially when leading a team that has yet to find its rhythm.
“I don’t think any rookie quarterback is ever just ready to play,” – Brian Daboll.
Daniel Jones is not included in this sermon on the shift. Instead, veteran Daniel Wilson will take his place as the primary backup against the Chargers. Daboll has set high expectations for Dart even as a true freshman.
“It’s not always going to be perfect, but I do think that he has the right makeup and athleticism, and look, we’re going to do everything we can do to help him be the best player,” – Brian Daboll.
This unexpected announcement makes sense in the context of Daboll’s overall plan for the team this season. He stated clearly that he would always be a Giants fan. We’re especially dedicated to helping them perform at their best as they face a steep starting hill.
“Yeah, it’s my decision. Again, we have conversations, we’ve said this numerous times, I have plenty of conversations. That’s the direction that I wanted to go, and that’s the direction that we’re going to go,” – Brian Daboll.
The Giants currently boast a top-10 defense through three weeks, which could play a crucial role in supporting Dart as he takes command of the offense. With the season still young, Dart has an opportunity to reverse that trend. As he sets out to do against the Chargers, everyone will be watching.
For the Giants, themselves, they’re preparing for their own primetime matchup. Fans and analysts both eyes will be heavily watching Dart to see if he can carry the promise of excitement and effectiveness he has shown in practice onto the turf. The stakes couldn’t be higher, but Dart’s resolve marks the beginning of an exciting era for Big Blue as they work to turn things around.
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