Brian Callahan, the new Giants quarterbacks coach, indicated that Jaxson Dart has already proven his toughness, suggesting the team no longer needs him to repeatedly endure punishing hits. Callahan's concise "Well" in response to Dart running frequently last season underscored this point.
Dart demonstrated significant rushing ability in his rookie year, averaging 5.7 yards per carry on 86 attempts. He also tied for the lead among quarterbacks with nine rushing touchdowns, a total surpassed only by Josh Allen's 14. Many of these runs were not pre-scripted, highlighting his willingness to extend plays and absorb contact.
The coaching staff's perspective is that coaches generally do not discourage players from utilizing a skill they perform well. However, the emphasis for Dart's second year appears to be shifting away from relying on his