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By Mark Kern
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Brian Daboll made the news New York Giants fans have been waiting for on Tuesday, as he announced that Jaxson Dart was going to get the start in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The rookie from Ole Miss had played a few snaps this season, but it was just in a special role.
We have seen young quarterbacks get the starting job, and then get pulled in the past year with guys like Bryce Young and most recently Michael Penix Jr. losing their job.
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On Wednesday, Daboll said that won't be the case for Dart, as he will be the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season.
"In terms of the quarterback situation, I met with both Russ yesterday and Jaxson privately, and he was nothing but a pro as I would expect him to be," Daboll said. "It was my decision and I am going with Jaxson. We are going to get ready to play this week and the remainder of the season. He is going to do everything he can and Russ will be the backup."
It was only a matter of time for Daboll to make the move, and the end of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3 sealed the deal for Wilson.
Every time Dart went in the game on Sunday night, the excitement and anticipation from the crowd was definitely noticeable. Cris Collinsworth said on the broadcast that in talks with the Giants throughout the week, it wasn't a secret how much they like Dart.
With Dart, Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers, there is a ton of young talent on the offensive side of the ball that fans can be excited for.
The test in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers will be a great one to see where Dart is right now. The Chargers are undefeated and in first place in the AFC West. They do a ton disguising in the secondary, and Derwin James is as good of safety as there is in football.
For Dart, there is no pressure as this isn't the case one bad start and he loses his job. Daboll and the whole team loved him from the draft process on, and now the Dart-era is officially underway in New York.
Kickoff between the two teams will be at 1 p.m. ET, and the game will be in New York.
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