Giants, Jaxson Dart
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Russell Wilson is the Giants' starter, and with Jameis Winston a capable backup, Dart should have the time he needs to develop.
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will wear No. 6 for Big Blue this season. The issue was seemingly settled this week when the player currently donning the number, punter Jamie Gillan, switched to No. 12. Gillan now shares the jersey number with wide receiver Jordan Bly, who is unlikely to make the team.
If Dart turns out to be a good player, Schoen and Daboll both will take and receive credit for the evaluation and the pick. But if Dart doesn’t pan out, it seems set up to lay the blame on Daboll and the coaching staff with Schoen surviving the mistake.
The New York Giants are hoping they've found their franchise quarterback in Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart, whom they took in the first round of this year's NFL Draft with the No. 25 overall pick. Whether Dart gets a shot at the starting job in 2025 or not,