But that’s where Dart separates himself. It’s not just about the physical gifts with him. It’s how he endeared himself to Daboll and so many coaches around the league. There is an aura about him – teammates gravitate toward him. His toughness, leadership, love for the game put him in a different realm. He has “something,” one source said, “that guys just rally behind.”
“You see guys across the league who are competitive, tough leaders,” an offensive coach said. “Guys like Josh (Allen), Bo (Nix). As rookies, you saw those traits in their game. They weren’t polished quarterbacks by any stretch, but those attributes stood out. Josh and Bo, they took the second steps when everything else caught up. They figured out how to play quarterback. It’s what separates them from someone like Paxton Lynch. Will Jaxson take that next step? You can see the guy loves football. Those guys are usually the ones who figure it out.”