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Giants Bold Jaxson Dart Decision Yields Rough Results At Otas

Bonisiwe Shabane
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giants bold jaxson dart decision yields rough results at otas

The media were back at New York Giants OTAs on June 5, and Big Blue elected to move rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart up the pecking order to second-team QB for the session, according to... Per Hughes, this was a significant shift from last week, when Dart spent the majority of his reps with and against the respective third-team units for offense and defense. The results, however, were not great. “Jaxson Dart had a rough afternoon,” ESPN NYG beat reporter Jordan Raanan relayed after practice. Noting that the rookie “threw a couple INTs [and] had a couple passes batted down.” Similarly, NorthJersey.com beat writer Art Stapleton acknowledged that it was an “up-and-down practice for the Giants QBs” in general.

Stapleton was also a little more forgiving when it came to Dart. “Tre Hawkins made a nice interception of Jaxson Dart along the sideline, but I put a star on the play because Dart gave rookie WR Da’Quan Felton a chance to make a play,” the... “Hawkins was the one who did, outmaneuvering Felton.” The New York Giants return to the field on Monday for their final week of organized team activities (OTAs). They will head into mandatory minicamp next week. When the Giants traded up to select Jaxson Dart with the 25th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, they were confident in their selection.

After all of the pre-draft meetings and workouts, Dart was at the top of their list, and they didn't want to risk not getting him by waiting until the second round. Since joining the team, all reports and statements about Dart have been positive. He's intelligent, professional, works hard, and has largely performed well. Everyone has their days, though, and Dart suffered a tough session last Thursday. Not only did the practice end with a massive brawl, but Dart did not play well. During 11-on-11 team periods, Dart completed 5-of-9 passes, threw two interceptions, took one sack, and had two pass breakups at the line of scrimmage.

Everyone has their days, though, and Dart is still getting acclimated to the NFL. The game is significantly different at this level compared to college; the pace is faster, the rules are slightly modified, the players are larger and stronger, and the competition is intense. Rookie quarterback throws a pair of interceptions EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Not every day is going to be perfect in the life of an NFL quarterback, especially a rookie quarterback just learning the ropes. New York Giants’ rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart had one of those less-than-perfect days during Thursday’s OTA.

Unofficially, Dart went 6 of 12 with a pair of interceptions during Thursday’s practice. Dart also had a couple of passes batted down at the line of scrimmage. He took one rep with the first team during practice. One of Dart’s interceptions was an underthrown deep sideline route intended for Da’Quan Felton that was grabbed by cornerback Tre Hawkins. The second interception, by undrafted rookie free agent Makari Paige, came when Dart was flushed out of the pocket and moving to his left. Here are the other quarterback stats for the day:

A massive brawl erupting at the end of practice wasn’t the only Giants lowlight on Thursday. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart also didn’t have a particularly good day. During 11-on-11 team periods, Dart went 5-of-9 passing with 2 interceptions, one sack taken and 2 pass breakups at the line of scrimmage. His worst throw came during the first team period, when he badly underthrew a ball to undrafted free agent wide receiver Da’Quan Felton along the sideline. The 22-year-old rookie got one rep with the starters, eight with the second-team players and one with the third-teamers. And look, it’s still early.

Dart, who is still learning the system and the ebbs and flows of life in the NFL, was never going to meet coach Brian Daboll’s lofty expectations of him overnight. There will be more practices like this — which is why Russell Wilson was signed to be the Week 1 starter. The Giants knew what they were getting into when they traded up for him at the end of Round 1. On the whole, the Giants’ coaching staff seems impressed with their The glow of a debut victory has faded for Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants. All it took was one ugly showing in New Orleans.

One week after replacing Russell Wilson and leading the Giants to a much-needed win, Dart and his teammates were knocked backward (both physically and emotionally) in a 26-14 loss to the Saints. The defining theme of the day: turnovers. After taking a 14-3 lead early in the first half, the Giants gave away possession five times, opening the door and welcoming the Saints in for a comeback effort that stood the test of... "We have to cut that (stuff) out, and it starts with me just being a leader," Dart said, via The Associated Press. "As a quarterback, I put that on myself. I told the guys in the locker room this one's on me and I'm going to get better."

In what remained a winnable game until late in the fourth quarter, New York imploded with an avalanche of giveaways rivaling the most charitable moments of The Oprah Winfrey Show. It began in the second quarter with Darius Slayton's fumble forced after catching a short pass, gifting the Saints another end-of-half scoring opportunity moments after kicker Blake Grupe had wasted one by missing a... When the New York Giants made the bold decision to cut Daniel Jones midway through the 2024 season, it was clear they were officially in the market for a new franchise quarterback. After landing short-term veteran options in free agency, the G-Men took a calculated risk in their search for a long-term answer under center. They made a trade with the Houston Texans to move back into the first round and selected Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss—a pick that stirred up a bit of nostalgia for fans, as former... After six seasons of watching Jones struggle, most fans agreed it was time for a change of scenery and some fresh blood at quarterback.

Big Blue is hoping they’ve found that in Dart. The big question, though, is when Jaxson Dart will actually see the field—if at all—in 2025. Russell Wilson has been named the Giants’ starting quarterback for now, but many around the league believe he’s already on the hot seat and racing against the clock to keep the job. Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports ranked the Giants’ draft-day trade to move up for Dart as the No. 9 most impactful move of the offseason heading into the 2025 season: “After selecting pass rusher Abdul Carter with the third overall pick, the New York Giants traded back up into the first round to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart.

While we shouldn't expect aC.J. Stroud or Jayden Daniels-type rookie season from Dart, his arrival to the Big Apple is primed to shake up the organization in some way, shape or form. The club has been adamant that Russell Wilson, who signed with the Giants in free agency, will be the Week 1 starter. However, it does seem like it'll only be a matter of time before Dart leaps over him. Already during offseason workouts, Dart, so he seemed to be vying for playing time earlier than expected.” While training camp and the preseason have yet to begin, Dart has already impressed those who watched the team during OTAs and minicamp.

What stood out was his confidence, composure, and the way he carried himself both on and off the field.

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