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By Cameron Belcher
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After falling to 0-3 on the season last week to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, the New York Giants have named Jaxson Dart the starting quarterback. This move felt like it was coming quickly, especially if NFL veteran Russell Wilson struggled in the first few games.
When a quarterback change is made, the newly appointed captain of the ship must have the confidence they deserve to be in that position, and if they even want to be with the team, giving them the opportunity.
Luckily for the Giants, which sounds odd to say for the team, Dart fits both of those qualities. Obviously, there was speculation that the G-men could potentially draft the top prospect.
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Dart had previously made it known that he was welcoming of the idea of wearing the blue and white, and according to New York Giants beat reporter Art Stapleton, there was no "denying the connection" between the rookie and head coach Brian Daboll.
Giants star wide receiver Malik Nabers has publicly praised Dart, describing the 22-year-old as a dog and a tough competitor. Nabers also exclaimed, "I have a good relationship with him," while saying, "I'm going to support him, and we've got a job to do."
That job includes attempting to get into the win column for the first time this season. However, it will be a difficult task as the team will host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
The Chargers are undefeated and have been firing on all cylinders. They have already won over all three of their division opponents. The defense has also played very well, ranking in the top ten against the pass and the rush, and only allowing four touchdowns in this early portion of the season.
On the bright side, an upset win in front of the home crowd or even a big-time performance from Dart will give him and the entire organization more confidence that they may have finally found their franchise quarterback, which the team has been searching for some time.
Dart is a first-round draft pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, where he was selected 25th overall from Ole Miss. During his collegiate career, he threw for nearly 12,000 yards and over 80 touchdowns while leading the program to some rivalry wins. That warrior mentality, along with the swagger from Dart, will have to carry over to the big leagues for there to be a chance for the Giants to turn this around.
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