PFF thinks Giants’ rookie has landed in excellent situation
The New York Giants may have walked away with the biggest rookie quarterback win of the 2025 NFL Draft not just because of Jaxson Dart’s arm talent, but because of the system he’s walking into.
According to Pro Football Focus, the Giants offer the most favorable landing spot of any rookie quarterback this year. Dart, who dominated college defenses at Ole Miss and led the nation in passing grade last season, enters a franchise with a plan and more importantly, patience.
PFF’s Trevor Sikkema wrote:
Considering the adjustment he’ll have to make transitioning from the offense he ran at Ole Miss to a pro-style system, Jaxson Dart landed in a pretty good spot in New York. Giants head coach Brian Daboll did a spectacular job developing Josh Allen over multiple seasons, and the Giants signed two veteran quarterbacks — Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston — to ease the pressure on Dart to start right away.
Dart may have led the FBS in passing grade in 2024, but he won’t have to rush into game action before he’s ready.
Quarterbacks coach Jordan Palmer recently praised the situation Dart has landed in.
“What I really like about this marriage is that I’ve seen in my work with Josh Allen Brian Daboll’s ability to teach,” Palmer said. “Now, Giants fans have their opinion on Brian, whatever it is, and it’s largely tied to win-loss record.
“What doesn’t get seen is his ability to teach. I’m a quarterback coach, but at the end of the day I’m a teacher. I’ve seen Brian Daboll be one of, honestly if not the best at teaching the game.
“I don’t mean installing the offense and explaining what we want on this play. I mean teaching the game, the situational side of it. When to be aggressive, when not, and just meet guys where they’re at. I’ve seen it with Josh, I’ve seen it with other guys.”
The 2025 rookie QB class saw 13 quarterbacks drafted, and while many landed in places where they may be expected to play right away, Dart’s situation stands out.
The Giants might not be throwing Dart into the fire just yet and that’s exactly why this move could work.
