Why they picked him: The Giants needed a quarterback of the future -- owner John Mara said it was the "No. 1 issue" for his team this offseason. After whiffing on
Matthew Stafford and offering a package that included next year's first-round pick to the
Tennessee Titans for the No. 1 pick in this draft, general manager Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll needed a new plan. So they drafted the QB they said graded out above Colorado's Shedeur Sanders. Dart is the first quarterback they've drafted since taking over in 2022. His accuracy, anticipation, ability to escape pressure and deep ball really seemed to stand out to the Giants.
Biggest question: Where does he fit in the quarterback mix? The Giants have
Russell Wilson penciled in as the starter. They have veteran
Jameis Winston as insurance. Dart, meanwhile, is the quarterback of the future, which means
Tommy DeVito looks potentially like the odd man out. This could ultimately be like a redshirt year for Dart -- the Giants look at this as a "really good spot where he can sit and learn behind a couple of veterans," Schoen said. Dart seems to be embracing the situation. --
Jordan Raanan
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Might end up being the best QB in this draft