New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh just dropped some serious truth about young quarterback Jaxson Dart, telling the Bleav show that he thinks Dart is “obsessed” and “really, really wants to be good.” This isn’t just about raw talent, either, Harbaugh says Dart’s already got that elusive “it factor” from a leadership standpoint. The guys in the locker room totally respect him because they see how hard he works, how much he cares, and of course, they respect his pure talent. He’s got that “juice,” that “charisma” everyone talks about.
That ‘It Factor’ Was Already Popping Last Season
Let’s rewind a bit, right? Dart, only 23 years old, was already making waves in his rookie season. Dude played in 14 games, starting 12 of them, and absolutely looked the part as their future franchise quarterback. He ripped off 2,272 passing yards, slung 15 touchdowns, and kept the ball safe with only five interceptions, all while completing a solid 63.7 percent of his passes. But wait, there’s more! He was a straight-up menace on the ground, too, scrambling for 487 yards and punching in nine, yeah, NINE rushing touchdowns. That’s a dual-threat weapon right there! The rebuilding Giants might have only gone 4-8 in his starts, contributing to their 4-13 overall record, but this guy was a major upgrade, no question. We’re talking a massive step up from veteran Russell Wilson, who was 0-3 as their starter.
Giants Went All In Around Their Young QB
With Dart showing that kind of potential, the Giants wasted no time fully rebuilding around him. They hired Harbaugh in the offseason, which was a huge move itself. Then they went out and absolutely loaded up the pass-catching arsenal. We’re talking a slew of new targets: rookie Malachi Fields, plus veterans Isaiah Likely, Calvin Austin III, Darnell Mooney, Braxton Berrios, Odell Beckham Jr., and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Seriously, that’s a whole new receiving corps for Dart to throw to! And they didn’t forget the trenches, drafting guard Francis Mauigoa to bolster the O-line. When you look at Dart, wideout Malik Nabers, and bruising running back Cam Skattebo, you’ve got the makings of a seriously solid core group. If that trio stays healthy, and that’s always the big “if” in this league, the Giants could easily take a nice jump from last year’s 4-13. Their defense already has ample dynamic pass-rushers, and all those offseason additions should totally patch up last season’s holes. There is legitimate reason for optimism in the Big Apple, no doubt about it.
It’s clear the future hinges on Jaxson Dart’s play. Harbaugh sees it, the front office sees it, and fans should be absolutely buzzing for what’s coming. The stage is set for this young QB to really shine in the upcoming season.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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