The Ringer NFL Show Brian Daboll Needs to Hit a Bull's-Eye With Jaxson Dart, With Pat Daugherty
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Sep 24, 2025 Pat Daugherty, an NFL analyst from NBC Sports, joins to discuss the Giants' decision to bench Russell Wilson for rookie Jaxson Dart. They dive into the implications of this bold move for both quarterbacks and coach Brian Daboll. Daugherty shares insights on what to expect from Dart, evaluating scenarios from a potential revelation to the risk of failure. The two also debate how many starts Wilson might have left in his career, along with speculation on who could be the Giants' next head coach amid organizational turmoil.
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Bench Move As A Hail Mary
- The Giants benched Russell Wilson as a clear job-preservation move by Brian Daboll seeking to change narrative and spark energy.
- Pat Daugherty argues the benching was inevitable after the team's poor start and Sunday night collapse.
Sunday Night Mistakes Sealed It
- Sheil and Pat recount the specific Sunday-night plays that epitomized Russell Wilson's problems, including a grounding play and a fourth-down throw that hit the goalpost.
- Those concrete errors helped force the team's decision to bench Wilson.
Simplify The Offense To Dart
- Simplify the offense to Dart's strengths: use his legs, emphasize deep shots, and avoid forcing multi-read progressions.
- Pat Daugherty and Sheil both suggest leaning into run/scramble and targeting Malik Nabers often to maximize early success.