The New York Giants didn’t just tweak their quarterback depth chart — they tore it down and rebuilt it from scratch this offseason.
Replacing Daniel Jones and Drew Lock with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart is a staggering change in both talent and promise.
It feels like going from driving a dented sedan to suddenly gripping the wheel of a brand-new sports car — expectations immediately shift.
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Russell Wilson already setting a new tone for leadership
The difference with Russell Wilson is clear, and it’s not just about his resume or highlight reels from Seattle and Denver.
Wilson recently flew several Giants wide receivers, tight ends and running backs out to San Diego for workouts followed by a Padres game.
Moments like these might seem small, but this is how trust and chemistry are forged long before Sundays in the fall decide careers.
Wilson is installing a new standard, something the Giants have sorely lacked while stumbling through the last few years with Jones under center.
Why the Giants needed this energy desperately
Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll are coaching and managing for their futures, and they needed a quarterback who could rally the locker room immediately.
Wilson’s veteran presence changes everything — from how meetings are conducted to how younger players learn to handle their responsibilities.
There’s also a legitimate sense that if things start to go south early, the Giants could pivot to Jaxson Dart to accelerate the rebuild.
That’s not necessarily a bad outcome; it means there’s flexibility and hope, two concepts that have been foreign around MetLife lately.
Jun 18, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) speaks at a press conference during minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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Jaxson Dart waiting for his shot to take over the future
Dart is a first-round pick brimming with upside. If he shines during training camp and carries that into the early regular season, watch out.
The Giants won’t hesitate to ride the hot hand if it looks like their playoff hopes are slipping, putting Dart in the driver’s seat by midseason.
That scenario isn’t a disaster — it’s actually the sort of dynamic environment that great teams thrive under when building a core.
Dart learning behind Wilson and Winston, while still knowing he might start soon, creates a competitive tension that only elevates everyone.
The Giants finally have options, and that changes everything
Not long ago, the Giants were stuck in quarterback purgatory, trying to shoehorn Daniel Jones into an equation destined to fail.
Now they have layers of talent at the most critical position in sports, and it feels like the entire organization is breathing easier.
Wilson organizing informal practices shows this is more than a paycheck to him. He’s hungry to prove he still belongs among the league’s best.
If it works, the Giants could surprise people. If it doesn’t, they’re still set up with Dart to pivot to a bright future faster than ever before.