Jackson Dart’s father didn’t have much to say to CBS Sports’ Danny Kanell, but it seems he feels the Giants shouldn’t get too attached to the rookie quarterback. Kanell, a former NFL quarterback, expressed some skepticism regarding Dart’s long-term potential with the team, noting that a first-round draft pick should ideally be a franchise player for 10 to 12 years.
Unsurprisingly, Dart’s father wasn’t pleased with these comments and shared his frustration on social media. After the Giants’ 34-10 victory over the Raiders in Las Vegas, he shot back with, “Eat some fat, brother!”
Kanell went on to say, “I haven’t seen him grow as a passer yet.” He pointed out that the team is still designing run plays for Dart, which might indicate a lack of confidence in his passing skills. Clearly, Kanell is hoping to see some development in that area, but as of now, he’s not convinced.
Despite Kanell’s critiques, Dart had an impressive performance against a struggling Raiders team. He completed 22 of 30 passes for 207 yards, notching two rushing touchdowns and no interceptions.
Kanell, who played six seasons in the NFL, was the starting quarterback for the Giants during the entire 1997 season. During that year, he managed to throw for 1,740 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions as the Giants secured the NFC East title with a 10-5-1 record.
However, Kanell’s success came with the support of some key playmakers like Tiki Barber and Amani Toomer, who were fortunate to remain healthy during that time.
In contrast, Dart hasn’t had the same luxury. He’s dealt with injuries to crucial offensive players, including losing top receiver Malik Nabors and rookie sensation Cam Skatebo. This might have affected his growth as a passer more than anyone realizes.
While the Giants’ recent win secured them the 2026 No. 1 draft pick, the irony is that the Raiders will still end up with it, leaving the Giants in a peculiar position for the upcoming draft.
