Jaxson Dart has been on the receiving end of some heavy hits this season, but it's his willingness to take them that's truly alarming. The Giants' rookie quarterback plays like a linebacker in a quarterback's body, and while his style has earned him fans who love his "rah-rah" bravado, coaches are growing increasingly concerned about the toll it takes on his health.
Dart's recklessness has become the defining tension of his young career, and after taking another bone-crushing hit near the sideline in Monday night's 33-15 loss to the Patriots, he brushed himself off and delivered a post-game sermon on toughness. "We're not playing soccer," he said. "You're going to get hit. Things happen." But for Dart, it seems like things are happening too often.
In his eight NFL starts, Dart has absorbed as many unnecessary hits as any rookie quarterback in recent memory. On Monday night, he took a particularly heavy hit from Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss, which left Peyton Manning speechless. "Obviously, he told me he would run out of bounds if he was near the sideline," Eli Manning said. "He lied to me." Dart's willingness to put himself at risk is admirable, but his lack of self-preservation is a concern.
The hit left by Elliss is just one example of the toll that Dart's playing style is taking on his body. In his first season in the league, he has already been in the concussion protocol four times, including preseason. That's a staggering number for a rookie quarterback, and it raises serious questions about his long-term health.
The NFL is a brutal sport, and quarterbacks are often the ones who take the biggest hits. But Dart's willingness to put himself at risk is not just about being tough – it's about being reckless. And that recklessness has consequences.
Dart's coaches and teammates are trying to tell him that he needs to change his style, but so far, he hasn't shown any willingness to listen. "Any time I get hit, I want to fall two yards forward," he said. That may be fine in college, where a quarterback can start for one or two years before moving on to the pros, but it's not acceptable in the NFL.
The Giants' front office and coaching staff are growing increasingly concerned about Dart's health and well-being. They need to protect him from himself, even if it means sitting him out until he learns to prioritize his safety above all else.
In the end, Dart needs to develop a sixth sense for when the extra yard is worth the bruise and when it's not. He needs to learn that being a quarterback in the NFL is not about out-toughing linebackers or running through safeties' faces – it's about making smart decisions on the field.
For now, though, Dart's impulsiveness is off, and his willingness to put himself at risk is unsustainable. The Giants need to take action, both on and off the field, to ensure that their rookie quarterback can play the game safely and effectively for years to come.
Dart's recklessness has become the defining tension of his young career, and after taking another bone-crushing hit near the sideline in Monday night's 33-15 loss to the Patriots, he brushed himself off and delivered a post-game sermon on toughness. "We're not playing soccer," he said. "You're going to get hit. Things happen." But for Dart, it seems like things are happening too often.
In his eight NFL starts, Dart has absorbed as many unnecessary hits as any rookie quarterback in recent memory. On Monday night, he took a particularly heavy hit from Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss, which left Peyton Manning speechless. "Obviously, he told me he would run out of bounds if he was near the sideline," Eli Manning said. "He lied to me." Dart's willingness to put himself at risk is admirable, but his lack of self-preservation is a concern.
The hit left by Elliss is just one example of the toll that Dart's playing style is taking on his body. In his first season in the league, he has already been in the concussion protocol four times, including preseason. That's a staggering number for a rookie quarterback, and it raises serious questions about his long-term health.
The NFL is a brutal sport, and quarterbacks are often the ones who take the biggest hits. But Dart's willingness to put himself at risk is not just about being tough – it's about being reckless. And that recklessness has consequences.
Dart's coaches and teammates are trying to tell him that he needs to change his style, but so far, he hasn't shown any willingness to listen. "Any time I get hit, I want to fall two yards forward," he said. That may be fine in college, where a quarterback can start for one or two years before moving on to the pros, but it's not acceptable in the NFL.
The Giants' front office and coaching staff are growing increasingly concerned about Dart's health and well-being. They need to protect him from himself, even if it means sitting him out until he learns to prioritize his safety above all else.
In the end, Dart needs to develop a sixth sense for when the extra yard is worth the bruise and when it's not. He needs to learn that being a quarterback in the NFL is not about out-toughing linebackers or running through safeties' faces – it's about making smart decisions on the field.
For now, though, Dart's impulsiveness is off, and his willingness to put himself at risk is unsustainable. The Giants need to take action, both on and off the field, to ensure that their rookie quarterback can play the game safely and effectively for years to come.
. He's already been in the concussion protocol four times, and that's just not normal for a rookie QB. I get that he wants to be tough, but come on, being reckless isn't the same as being smart. Dart needs to learn to read the situation and make smart decisions on the field – it's not about out-toughing guys, it's about making plays safely. The Giants' coaching staff is right to worry about his health, and they need to take action to protect him from himself. Sitting him out for a while might be the best thing that can happen to him, or else he'll end up with a career-ending injury 
i feel bad for him tho he's got some serious concussion issues 
Dart needs to chill out a bit & focus on making smart decisions on the field 
. His willingness to put himself in harm's way is admirable, but also really concerning 
. I'm not saying he should just throw up his hands and say "oh woe is me" when he gets hurt - that's not what winners do 
. But maybe we need to reevaluate what it means to be a tough QB in this league 
? Dart's style may have earned him some fans, but I think the Giants' coaches and front office are right to be worried about his long-term health 
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and coaches & teammates are trying to tell him to change, but he's all "any time i get hit, i want to fall 2 yards forward" 
like, what's wrong with you, dude? 
. Dart needs to learn that there's a difference between playing hard and playing stupid 
. And don't even get me started on the concussion protocol - four times already?! That's not a rookie thing, that's a recipe for disaster 
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. It's time for these QBs to start prioritizing their health and safety above all else 
. Otherwise, they'll be the ones who end up on the sidelines, not just physically but mentally too 
. The Giants need to step in and make some changes before it's too late 
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The dude's already been in concussion protocol four times 
- that's not something you want to see.
, but he needs to learn when to hold back 
. It's not about being tough, it's about being smart 
. Dart needs to prioritize his safety above all else... let's hope the Giants can get him to see sense soon 
he needs 2 chill out & take care of himself on the field, it'snt worth risking a permanent brain injury 
And four concussions in preseason already? That's insane! 
. As a parent, I would never want my child to take unnecessary risks like that on the field. They're trying to protect him, and rightly so! 
The Giants need to sit him out for a while and remind him that being tough doesn't mean putting himself in harm's way. It's all about being smart and making good decisions on the field 