Jaxson Dart’s rookie season for the Giants was something else, mimicking future MVPs Cam Newton and Josh Allen with at least 10 passing touchdowns and eight rushing scores. That kind of elite company for a young signal-caller is wild, and it set the stage for one of the most interesting training camps in the NFL under new head coach John Harbaugh.
Dart’s Daredevil Style Needs a Safety Switch
This kid, a No. 25 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, played 12 games (getting into 14) and tossed 15 touchdown passes, plus 400-500 rushing yards. Sound familiar? 2024 first-rounder Drake Maye did almost the same as a Patriots rookie. Dart even edged Maye by one pass attempt (339 to 338), though Maye had four more yards (2,276 to 2,272). Dart is clearly a dual-threat monster, joining Newton and Allen as only the third rookie in history with 10-plus passing TDs and eight-plus rushing scores. Talent is undeniable. But there is a massive red flag: Dart’s running style. He is too cavalier, taking big hits and having concussion scares last year. He needs to play it safer, run out of bounds or slide to avoid punishing shots. Keeping him on the field is key.
The Patriots Blueprint Is Officially On
It is not just Dart. The Giants’ setup this season, under new head coach John Harbaugh, is straight out of the 2025 Patriots’ playbook. Remember last year, when Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye shockingly took New England to the Super Bowl? Those Patriots were coming off a dreadful 4-13 season. They hired a proven veteran head coach, had a second-year starting QB, and were a top 10 free-agent spender. The Giants? Same deal. They finished 4-13 last year under coaches Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka, with Dart showing massive promise. Now, they’ve got veteran head coach Harbaugh, a second-year QB in Dart, and they were a top 10 free-agent spender. Experts said New England kicked its rebuild into hyperdrive a year early, hitting the Super Bowl after a 13-plus loss season, and doing it with a first-year coach and second-year QB. That is the exact, ambitious blueprint the Giants are chasing.
Big Numbers and Big Returns for a Make-or-Break Season
With all eyes on Dart, his over/under for the season is set at 3,100.5 passing yards, 19.5 passing TDs, 450.5 rushing yards, and 5.5 rushing scores. He is also sitting at +6600 for MVP, +10000 to lead the NFL in passing yards, and +6600 in passing touchdowns. These numbers tell you the expectations are sky-high for this kid and this team. Plus, they desperately need tailback Cam Skattebo, a fan favorite battering-ram, and wideout Malik Nabers, both coming off major injuries that ended their 2025 seasons early. Their healthy return is crucial. This team is swinging for the fences, trying to replicate that surprise Super Bowl run. Can Dart stay healthy, evolve his game, and lead them there? We are about to find out, and it is going to be a wild ride.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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