Jaxson Dart has been on a collision course with disaster all season, and yet the young Giants quarterback refuses to change his ways. Dart's reckless abandon on the field has drawn comparisons to Evel Knievel, but there's no glory in that comparison for him.
The 24-year-old signal-caller has absorbed an alarming number of unnecessary hits this season, including a particularly brutal blow from Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss that left Peyton Manning speechless. The hit was a harbinger of things to come, as Dart's penchant for taking punishment has become the defining tension of his young career.
Dart plays like a linebacker in a quarterback's body, with a throwback bravado that is both captivating and concerning. While he may have won over fans with his athleticism and dynamism, coaches are growing increasingly concerned about the long-term cost of his style.
The NFL is not high school or college football, where quarterbacks can out-tough linebackers or run through safety's faces during blowouts. The stakes are too high, and the punishment too severe. Dart's refusal to adapt has left him on a collision course with disaster, both physically and professionally.
Dart's coach, Brian Daboll, was relieved of his duties after the Giants started the season 2-8, in part due to his inability to protect his young quarterback. The approach of having Dart take punishment in key spots ultimately failed, as the team recognized that a healthy quarterback is essential to their franchise's future.
Now, under interim coach Mike Kafka, Dart has had to adapt, albeit partially. He has been forced to alter his style, but on one crucial rushing attempt out of control, he refused to give up on a play when it was good.
Dart may insist that this is who he's always been, but the NFL is not a place for reckless abandon. The best quarterbacks develop a sixth sense for knowing when to push forward and when to step back. For now, Dart's impulse is off, and his actions are unsustainable.
As the Giants look to protect their young quarterback from himself, one thing is clear: Dart needs to learn to value his safety above all else. Until he does, the consequences will continue to mount, both on and off the field.
The 24-year-old signal-caller has absorbed an alarming number of unnecessary hits this season, including a particularly brutal blow from Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss that left Peyton Manning speechless. The hit was a harbinger of things to come, as Dart's penchant for taking punishment has become the defining tension of his young career.
Dart plays like a linebacker in a quarterback's body, with a throwback bravado that is both captivating and concerning. While he may have won over fans with his athleticism and dynamism, coaches are growing increasingly concerned about the long-term cost of his style.
The NFL is not high school or college football, where quarterbacks can out-tough linebackers or run through safety's faces during blowouts. The stakes are too high, and the punishment too severe. Dart's refusal to adapt has left him on a collision course with disaster, both physically and professionally.
Dart's coach, Brian Daboll, was relieved of his duties after the Giants started the season 2-8, in part due to his inability to protect his young quarterback. The approach of having Dart take punishment in key spots ultimately failed, as the team recognized that a healthy quarterback is essential to their franchise's future.
Now, under interim coach Mike Kafka, Dart has had to adapt, albeit partially. He has been forced to alter his style, but on one crucial rushing attempt out of control, he refused to give up on a play when it was good.
Dart may insist that this is who he's always been, but the NFL is not a place for reckless abandon. The best quarterbacks develop a sixth sense for knowing when to push forward and when to step back. For now, Dart's impulse is off, and his actions are unsustainable.
As the Giants look to protect their young quarterback from himself, one thing is clear: Dart needs to learn to value his safety above all else. Until he does, the consequences will continue to mount, both on and off the field.
I feel so bad for Jaxson Dart 
. He's got this crazy talent but it's like he's not listening to anyone 
. The NFL is all about protecting yourself, especially at QB. It's just common sense 
. I don't get why he can't dial it back a bit 
. If he wants to be a legend, he needs to learn to take care of himself first 
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. Newsflash, Jaxson: it's not about being Evel Knievel 
, it's about living to play another day 
. Dart needs a reality check 
and soon. His health is way more important than his ego 
.
I mean, what's the deal with Jaxson Dart? Dude's got skills for sure, but it's like he's trying to relive his fantasy football glory days instead of actually being smart on the field 
. Newsflash: the NFL isn't high school or college ball anymore! You can't just muscle through a defender and expect not to get hit (hard). It's time for Dart to dial it back and learn when to fold 'em, you know? 
. I get that he's trying to make a statement, but at what cost? Every time he takes a hit, it's like he's playing Russian roulette with his own body.
. It's clear that Dart's style is unsustainable, and if he doesn't adapt soon, it'll be a disaster.
coaches are right to be concerned - that hit from christian elliss was brutal. and dont even get me started on him refusing to bail on a good play when it was clear it was over 
its like, come on, jaxson, you're not invincible. the nfl is a game of strategy, not just pure bravado. dart needs to develop that sixth sense and learn to protect himself before he ends up with a serious injury 
. He needs to learn when to hold back and when to push forward, like a pro 
. It's not high school football anymore, where QBs can just run wild 
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. He needs to focus on his accuracy and decision-making instead of trying to be a running back 
. His coach was right to let him go, Daboll got roasted for not doing enough to protect Dart 
. He can't keep putting himself in harm's way and expecting everything to work out 
. It's time for Dart to prioritize his safety above all else 
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. The kid's got talent for sure, but he's gotta learn to pace himself 
. It's not about being a hero, it's about being smart 
#ProtectDart #FootballSafetyMatters 
coaches need 2 step in 4 him bc safety first 4eva 
he can't keep doing this & expect 2 come out unscathed 
