Giants aim for stability with Jaxson Dart as starting quarterback
When the New York Giants made the pivotal decision to bench Eli Manning in favor of Daniel Jones back in 2019, it marked the conclusion of a significant era for the franchise. Manning, who guided the Giants to two Super Bowl victories and earned MVP honors in both championships, left an indelible mark on the team’s history.
A turbulent quarterback journey
However, since that fateful benching, the Giants have faced a turbulent quarterback landscape. Rookie Jaxson Dart is set to become the tenth different quarterback to start for the Giants since Manning’s departure from the starting role. His first official start will be this Sunday at home against the Los Angeles Chargers, a moment that carries significant weight for both Dart and the franchise.
The list of quarterbacks who have taken the helm since Manning’s time includes notable names such as Daniel Jones, Colt McCoy, and Mike Glennon, among others. Each transition has brought its own challenges, leaving fans yearning for stability. In total, the nine quarterbacks who preceded Dart are:
Daniel Jones
Colt McCoy
Mike Glennon
Jake Fromm
Davis Webb
Tyrod Taylor
Tommy DeVito
Drew Lock
Russell Wilson
Manning himself made a couple of additional starts after being benched, further underscoring the instability that has followed. The revolving door at the quarterback position has been a hallmark of the Giants’ recent history, and fans are right to feel a mix of hope and apprehension.
Hope for the future
The Giants are banking on Dart to change the narrative surrounding their quarterback situation. The franchise demonstrated its faith in the young signal-caller by trading back into the first round to select him with the 25th overall pick out of Ole Miss. The belief in his potential is palpable, and many in the organization are hopeful he can emulate Manning’s long-tenured success.
Should Dart manage to secure the starting role for an extended period, it would undoubtedly ignite excitement among Giants fans, who have been longing for a franchise quarterback to lead them back to glory.
As the Giants prepare for Dart’s debut, the stakes are high not just for the team, but for a fanbase eager for a new chapter after years of uncertainty at one of football’s most critical positions.
