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Eli Manning’s Mentorship of Jaxson Dart Comes Into Focus as Giants Stay the Course at QB

Manning's on-record mentorship highlights the Giants' patient plan behind Russell Wilson.

Overview

  • On Peter Schrager’s podcast this week, Manning said he told rookie Jaxson Dart to call with any questions and confirmed he is available as a resource.
  • Manning recounted Dart calling during training camp to ask for a same-day reservation at 4 Charles Prime Rib, a request Manning declined.
  • Dart, the No. 25 pick out of Ole Miss, has risen to the Giants’ primary backup role after competing with Jameis Winston.
  • Russell Wilson’s 450-yard, three-touchdown performance in Week 2 reinforced his status as the starter in the team’s veteran-first approach.
  • Dart has seen only brief regular-season action so far, logging three snaps and a rush for minus-3 yards in the Week 2 loss to Dallas.