As the Giants head into the 2025 season, a QB controversy is brewing. Is Russell Wilson's starting job safe from rookie Jaxson Dart? The clock is ticking.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The pads are packed away and the practice fields are quiet for now, but the biggest story in East Rutherford is only getting louder. As the New York Giants begin their four-week break before training camp, the quarterback position is a full-blown national conversation. While veteran Russell Wilson is penciled in as QB1, the buzz around rookie Jaxson Dart is growing into a roar, with some analysts already circling a date on the calendar for a potential takeover.
NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah suggested on the Rich Eisen Show that Dart could make his first career start as early as Week 7 against the Denver Broncos.
The Giants' plan seemed clear: bring in Russell Wilson as a veteran bridge quarterback to stabilize the offense. But the selection of Jaxson Dart has thrown a fascinating wrench into those plans. The hype is real. National NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah fanned the flames this week, predicting on the Rich Eisen Show that Dart could be under center for his first career start by Week 7's matchup against the Denver Broncos. While Head Coach Brian Daboll has maintained that Wilson is the starter, the pressure will be on from Day 1 of training camp. If the offense, which the team controversially decided to retain, stumbles out of the gate, the calls for the rookie will be deafening. This isn't just a camp competition; it's the defining storyline of the Giants' 2025 season.
A dynamic quarterback needs a dynamic weapon, and the Giants have one in first-round pick Malik Nabers. The electric wide receiver is expected to be the focal point of the passing game, but a nagging toe injury from his LSU days has caused some fan anxiety. On Saturday, Coach Daboll put those fears to rest. He confirmed the team is well aware of the issue but stated unequivocally that he is 'not worried' about Nabers' availability for the start of training camp. A healthy Nabers is crucial for whoever is throwing the ball, and the team's confidence in his readiness is a massive sigh of relief.
With the spring program now complete, the team enters a crucial four-week hiatus. This offseason wasn't just about the quarterbacks; it was about a philosophical bet. The front office is banking on new talent elevating a familiar offensive system. The spring was dedicated to teaching and integrating newcomers like Nabers, Dart, and first-round linebacker Abdul Carter with the established veterans. Now, players have a month to rest, recover, and master the playbook on their own before the real evaluations begin. With 79 days until the season opener against the Washington Commanders, every moment counts.
So, Giants fans, enjoy the brief silence. This four-week break is the deep breath before the plunge. When the team reports back for training camp, the battles for roster spots and starting jobs—most notably at quarterback—will begin in earnest. The debates and predictions of June will finally give way to the on-field realities of July and August. The revival of Big Blue hinges on what happens next.
