The New York Giants are 1-0 under new head coach John Harbaugh, and after blowing out the Cowboys 28-20 on Sunday night, they look way tougher than anyone thought. Second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart is a massive reason why. This Ole Miss product is building on a promising start to his NFL career, and he’s already turning heads.
Dart’s Unafraid Style Comes with a Catch
Dart was electric against Dallas in Week 1, dropping three touchdown passes and adding 54 rushing yards. He’s tough, unafraid, and smart. Seriously, watch him: he makes plays with his legs, and there’s some real magic when he goes off-script. The dude is a playmaker. But let’s be real, he’s still a young quarterback. He doesn’t always see everything correctly. Case in point: the sack/fumble against Caleb Downs on a blitz. Dart missed the blitzer with no blocker there, almost turning the ball over. That’s a lesson he’ll learn fast.
Smashmouth Football and a “Gotta Have It” TE
These Giants aren’t messing around; they played smashmouth football in the opener. They tore up the Cowboys for 165 rushing yards and a touchdown on 37 carries. They’re coming at you with a 300-pound fullback, a running back who lives to run through people, and an attitude that says they will run the football and win the line of scrimmage. They did what they wanted offensively against the Cowboys, running it and throwing it when they chose. Teams, like the Rams this week, will eventually need to crowd the line of scrimmage to limit the damage. And don’t sleep on tight end Isaiah Likely, he’s Dart’s “gotta have it” guy when the pressure is on.
What’s Next for the Giants
John Harbaugh is clearly the right coach at the right time for the Giants. He’s brought a level of credibility and set a standard of expectation for everyone that the organization badly needed, especially after winning just seven combined games the last two seasons. Heading into a home date against the Los Angeles Rams, the Giants are looking to build on that Week 1 win. Expect them to be physical. With Harbaugh at the helm, a fair prediction for the season is eight or nine wins. This team means business.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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