"Fun fact: the Giants returned 10 of their 11 offensive starters from last year, despite finishing 29th in EPA per play last season. The only change came at quarterback, with the Giants signing Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and trading up in the first round of the draft for Jaxson Dart. It was an odd strain of organisational arrogance: Ignore that we won three games! Our roster is great! Our coaching is great! Daniel Jones was the problem! Week 1 suggests otherwise."
"Wilson looked like the same player he was in Pittsburgh: capable of throwing beautiful deep balls but offering little else. His athleticism has eroded to the point where he can no longer reliably break the pocket and create plays out of structure. Against the Commanders, he completed just two of 12 passes when pressured and was sacked twice. And when playing in structure, he was indecisive and late to deliver throws."
"But how long can Daboll keep Dart out of the lineup? Dart flashed enough in preseason to earn the starting gig. Understandably, the Giants want to work the rookie in slowly rather than throwing him to the wolves. But the team's decision-makers are on borrowed time. Their best chance at keeping their jobs is throwing Dart on the field, ready or not, and hoping for the best."
The Giants returned 10 of 11 offensive starters despite ranking 29th in EPA per play and only changed quarterbacks by adding Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and drafting Jaxson Dart. Daniel Jones left and performed well with the Colts. The Giants scored six points in Week 1 against the Commanders. Wilson completed two of 12 passes when pressured, was sacked twice, and showed reduced pocket mobility and indecision in structure. Brian Daboll confirmed Wilson as the Week 2 starter, but Dart flashed in preseason and decision-makers face pressure to play him despite potential developmental risks; panic meter 8/10.
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