Jaxson Dart Gets Honest About New Giants Coaches During OTAs

The New York Giants weren’t expected to be contenders last season, but certainly showed a lot of promise with their young stars: wide receiver Malik Nabers, running back Cam Skattebo, and quarterback Jaxson Dart. Unfortunately, injuries hit Nabers and Skattebo, ending both players’ seasons prematurely. That left Dart scrambling to lead the team to wins, but he finished with four wins in 14 starts in his rookie season.

With the Giants attempting to build their team into a success in the NFC, they made significant changes to their coaching staff, including firing head coach Brian Daboll. This offseason, they hired former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and also brought in Matt Nagy as their new offensive coordinator. Many fans and analysts are praising both moves.

As they approach the 2026-27 season, the Giants are currently participating in Organized Team Activities (OTAs), with Dart and other players back on the field after some time off this offseason. More news: Mina Kimes Under Fire for Matthew Stafford Ranking Among NFL QBs LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 28: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants warms up prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 28, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) While speaking with NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Garafolo indicated it was nicer to have a bit more time this offseason than before his rookie debut, when there was a quick turnaround from college to the NFL Combine and then to the Giants’ camp and games.

“Last year was like, for sure, the longest year of my life, just going from one thing to the next. … I feel like I’ve grown a ton as a person, as a leader, as a quarterback,” he told Garofolo . Dart was asked about his experience with the new coaches, and he said he was “really excited” to get a chance to play for Nagy, who is a “great teacher, great person, and he’s had a ton of experience.