Former NFL QB Makes Bold Jaxson Dart Call After Giants Debut
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Following his first performance of the NFL Preseason, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has been gaining a lot of support from fans and analysts based on what he put on display.
Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel broke down some film of Dart's debut and pointed to the promising signs the former Ole Miss star showed during his first set of action.
"Watch Jaxson Dart right here, watch his left hand, check to this. Look at that, we didn't see that. That's what I'm talking about, he checked to it. He checked to this go route, a perfectly thrown football. That's what I'm talking about," Daniel said, reviewing Dart's first touchdown throw at the NFL level.
"Big time," he continued. "Calling your own shot, getting smoked, throwing a freaking touchdown like this. Not a great rep by 63. Hey, sometimes, you know what? You're gonna get hit, get that ball out, you can't throw it any better than this. Okay, on the ground. Let's go! he checked to it!"
Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants throws a pass prior to an NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Giants and Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Orchard Park,...
Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants throws a pass prior to an NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Giants and Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. More
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Dart's first touchdown throw, a 29-yard pass to the end zone to LJ Humphrey, was his only of the matchup against the Buffalo Bills last Saturday afternoon. He finished the game by completing 12 of his 19 passes for nearly 160 yards.
Seeing Dart come in early, following the Giants' QB1 Russell Wilson, Daniel tosses out his bold opinion regarding the rookie.
via @ChaseDaniel: THIS Is Why Jaxson Dart Should Start. Dart checks to the go route in his first game ever while taking a massive hit. Perfect
THIS Is Why Jaxson Dart Should Start
Dart checks to the go route in his first game ever while taking a massive hit. Perfect pic.twitter.com/MRiZTeLSzF — Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) August 11, 2025
As a first-round draft selection, Dart would typically get the nod to play on a team right away, being a high investment. But the Giants plan to compete for a playoff spot in 2025. Rolling out a rookie isn't in the plan for the time being.
Instead, the Giants are going to bet on Russell Wilson. As the veteran wrapped up his lone season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wilson believes he can be a difference-maker in New York, offering much more stability than last year.
While the chances of Dart getting regular-season reps aren't set at zero percent, he isn't expected to get any playing time beyond the preseason as of now. Dart's ability to get on the field when the games count will all depend on Wilson's performance.
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