The New York Giants went into the 2025 NFL draft with a major decision to make. Would they go with a quarterback or a pass rusher with the No. 3 overall pick?
Abdul Carter was the pick at No. 3 overall. They simply could not pass on the elite skill set and potential that he brought to the field. However, they did not give up on their dream of landing a potential franchise quarterback as well.
Later in the first round at pick No. 25, Joe Schoen made the aggressive move to trade back into the first round.
With that selection, the Giants brought in their guy at quarterback. Jaxson Dart was the player that head coach Brian Daboll wanted, and he got his wish.
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Dart had a great interview process before the draft with New York. He impressed the Giants’ coaching staff and front office. That led to the team feeling comfortable enough with him to make an aggressive trade to get him.
Looking ahead to the 2025 NFL season, Russell Wilson is expected to be New York’s starting quarterback to begin the year. One former NFL quarterback doesn’t necessarily think that is locked in at this point in time.
During an appearance on the “Up & Adams” show, Chris Simms spoke out with a very strong take about Dart. He thinks the young signal caller could find his way onto the field early on in his rookie year.
“Gosh, I would not be shocked if it started off right away. I wouldn’t be shocked,” he said. “I don’t expect the Giants to be a super team here, right? I’m not picking the Giants to go to the playoffs. The amount of money they’re paying Russell Wilson does not guarantee him the starting quarterback job.”
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Simms continued on, revealing more about what it would take for Dart to win the starting job.
“Those are things I look at to go, if Jaxson Dart is phenomenal through training camp and OTAs and has a really good preseason, and Russell Wilson’s just okay and doesn’t look all that sharp, I don’t think they’ll be scared to start Jaxson Dart here,” Simms said.
During the 2024 college football season with the Ole Miss Rebels, Dart completed 69.3 percent of his pass attempts for 4,279 yards, 29 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He also showed off his athleticism to the tune of 495 yards and three more touchdowns on the ground.
Only time will tell, but Dart has a chance to get on the field quickly. The Giants believe in him being the long-term face of the franchise and he might be able to prove them right sooner rather than later.
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