Jaxson Dart is not interested in ignoring the New York Giants’ recurring issues with collapsing after another loss, this time at Levi’s Stadium. Following a 34-24 defeat against the San Francisco 49ers, the rookie quarterback delivered a candid assessment of how his team struggles to recover from setbacks, emphasizing the need for sharper focus and resilience moving forward.
“The biggest thing is, I just think that we’ve got to be able not just to let things collapse a little bit. Good plays are going to happen for the other team; that’s just the league that we play in. We have to have the intensity and focus as a whole team to weather the adversity and always maintain the belief that we’re going to win. I think at times, we just let a few things lead to another instead of just shutting it down one play at a time,” Dart said postgame.
"The biggest thing is, I just think that we've got to be able to not just let things collapse, a little bit. Good plays are going to happen for the other team, that's just the league that we play in. We can't let one lead to another. I think that's just something we need to get… pic.twitter.com/KQoUz8AGgD
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How Is a Rookie Quarterback Handling the Giants’ Latest Collapse?
against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Despite the Giants’ dismal 2-7 record and another uneven team effort, the 22-year-old continues to show a calmness under pressure that belies his experience. While head coach Brian Daboll summarized the loss bluntly by stating, “Nothing was good enough,” Dart’s consistent message in defeat reflects a maturity beyond his years. His message underscored leadership more than frustration and hinted at the mental toughness the locker room has been missing.
The team’s struggles have been compounded by injuries, which continue to create problems for the New York team. With key defenders like Paulsen Adebo and Jevon Holland sidelined, the Giants have been vulnerable. However, Dart’s words suggest a quarterback ready to reset the locker room mentality rather than dwell on the growing pains of another season slipping away.
In response, Giants fans were quick to rally behind Dart’s candid remarks on social media.
One fan praised him, saying, “Very impressed with this young man. Giants got their Dude.”
Another added, “Him and Burns are the only ones fighting. The rest have checked out after that Broncos loss.”
Others echoed that sentiment. “Guy has no help and is smarter than everyone in that building,” one user wrote.
“Finally someone in the building sees what we’ve been seeing for years,” another commented.
Even some ironic support poured in: “It’ll never be your fault my goa.”
For a franchise desperate for stability, Dart’s composure and his insistence on accountability might be the spark the Giants need to halt their free fall.
