Overview

• The Giants will open the regular season with Russell Wilson as their starter, signaling a deliberate development timeline for Dart.
• Dan Orlovsky praised Dart’s pocket presence and mobility but cautioned that the rookie sometimes plays too fast and must improve his decision-making.
• Orlovsky also warned that New York’s offensive line, keyed on left tackle Andrew Thomas’ health and center John Michael Schmitz Jr.’s consistency, poses a major protection risk.
• Independent rankings remain split, with CBS Sports placing Dart atop the rookie QB leaderboard while Pro Football Focus gives Shedeur Sanders a marginally higher grade.
• Head coach Brian Daboll acknowledged Dart’s rapid progress and poise on the sideline while emphasizing that the first-round pick still has a long way to go before competing for the starting role.