Jaxson Dart's Terrible OTAs Left Fans in Disbelief About Skipping Shedeur Sanders
Jaxson Dart's Terrible OTAs Left Fans in Disbelief About Skipping Shedeur Sanders originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
As Shedeur Sanders continues to trend upwards with the Cleveland Browns, another rookie quarterback is having a hard time getting adjusted.
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There weren't many teams past the Tennessee Titans who needed a QB in the 2025 NFL Draft. But one team in particular, the New York Giants, was shopping aggressively. Sanders was linked to the G-Men in the pre-draft process for several reasons. They held a top-five pick, sent all of their scouting staff to Boulder for CU's Pro Day, and had a well-documented history of courting Sanders during the 2024 season.
But in the end, the Giants skipped Sanders and trading up at the end of the first round to select Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart. It was the beginning of Sanders' slide. But was that a costly mistake for Brian Daboll and his staff?
With OTAs underway, Dart has yet to have a spectacular day in the Meadowlands. The former Rebels passer reportedly went 5-for-9 with two interceptions on Thursday.
Related: Browns OC Sends Clear Message About Shedeur Sanders in QB Battle
Many people are now questioning if the Giants made the wrong decision by not taking Sanders. Of course, these are just practices and there's nothing at real game speed. However, the pressure is on for Daboll and his staff to show progress during the upcoming season, according to sources. It's the reason why New York signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency.
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Related: Deion Sanders Reveals He's Been Battling Health Issues During Offseason
Whether or not Dart's struggles will set off alarms for the Giants remains to be seen. Still, there will be a point where passing of Sanders might be a regret for New York and other NFL teams.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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