NFL Analyst Makes Massive Jaxson Dart-Russell Wilson Claim

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Russell Wilson has received rave reviews since setting foot on the field for the New York Giants. Still, that doesn't erase the fact that there is a first-round rookie waiting in the wings.
Jaxson Dart was drafted early enough for the Giants to be eager to get him out on the field. He's the quarterback of the future, and everybody knows it.
Since the Giants have the mentality of a contender, they don't seem interested in getting Dart on the field so soon. They signed Russell Wilson to take advantage of the 36-year-old's experience, but the NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah isn't buying the idea that Wilson will be a full-time starter in 2025.
"Everything I've read about Dart seems to be pretty positive," Jeremiah said during his appearance on the Rich Eisen Show. "I think he's got a chance to play pretty darn early here. We'll see how it goes."
In order for Dart to get on the field as early as Week 1, a lot would have to happen. The rookie would need to look like a seasoned veteran, while Wilson would have to struggle. So far, both quarterbacks have earned praise for having a strong offseason. As a result, Dart reportedly began to jump ahead of Jameis Winston on the depth chart.
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Leapfrogging Wilson won't be as easy, but Jeremiah believes that putting the redshirt on Dart doesn't seem like a sure path for New York, even after Wilson's praise-worthy spring.
Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants during rookie minicamp at NY Giants Quest Diagnostics Training Center on May 09, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants during rookie minicamp at NY Giants Quest Diagnostics Training Center on May 09, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey."I think he's got a chance to play pretty darn early here," Jeremiah said of Dart.
"We'll see how it goes. You just kind of listen to the words of Brian Daboll, and you get the sense that [Dart] was his guy. He's invested in him. He seems to really, really like him. He had Josh Allen, and once they got him in there, they were able to learn through some of the mistakes and get to a really good place. It sounds a little different, the way he's talking about [Dart]."
Whether the Giants had Dart or not, Wilson was sure to have a lot of doubters in front of him when he signed this offseason. While Wilson is one of the most recognizable active players at the quarterback position, he's struggled to live up to his Seattle Seahawks playing days.
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During his final season with the Denver Broncos, Wilson achieved a 7-8 record, throwing for 3,070 yards, 16 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Last year, he went 6-5 as the starter of the Pittsburgh Steelers, tossing 16 touchdowns and five interceptions, while tossing for over 2,400 yards in the air.
Only time will tell if Jeremiah's prediction is correct, but one thing is for sure: Wilson would have to thrive in order to keep fans from pounding the table for Dart to start.
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