The New York Giants selected quarterback Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, and Dart impressed in New York’s three preseason games. Still, Giants head coach Brian Daboll is sticking with Russell Wilson as the team’s starting quarterback once the regular season arrives in a couple of weeks.
Now, Dart is making it clear how he feels about the decision.
“I feel like whenever my number is called, I’m gonna go out there, I’m gonna play my game and I’m gonna ball,” Dart said after the Giants’ last preseason game on Thursday evening.
“That’s just my mindset any time I touch the field. Obviously, Russ is the starter, and he’s going to do amazing. He’s had such a great camp and has played at an elite level. My job is just to be the best teammate and be ready whenever it is. I’m excited for Russ and what he’s going to do this year.”
Dart admitted that he feels Wilson has earned the starting job.
“Russ has completely earned that role,” he said. “I just want to be the best teammate, and I want this team to win, so whatever my role is for that to happen, I’m going to do that to the best of my ability.”
Still, whenever it’s his time to get on the field, Dart has the utmost confidence in his ability.
“When I step on the field, I expect to play at a high level,” Dart said. “I have the confidence that I’m going to be the best player on the field every time.”
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