The New York Giants are entering a new era-and if you ask quarterback Jaxson Dart, it’s an era built on one thing: winning.
With the team officially bringing in John Harbaugh as their new head coach, Dart didn’t hold back his excitement. In a recent interview, the second-year quarterback made it clear that Harbaugh wasn’t just another name on the shortlist-he was the guy the locker room was hoping for.
“When Coach Harbaugh's name came up, that was the one that we were all really, really excited about and wanted to have,” Dart said. “So I think from just our standpoint, the guys just can't wait to play for him and have the chance to get coached by him.”
That kind of endorsement from your quarterback is no small thing, especially when you’re talking about a coach with Harbaugh’s résumé. He’s one of the most respected sideline leaders in the league, known for building tough, disciplined, and-most importantly-winning football teams.
And for Dart, that’s the only expectation he’s carrying into this new partnership.
“Winning,” he said. “A whole lot of winning. That’s it.”
Simple. Direct. And exactly what Giants fans want to hear from the face of their offense.
Dart also pointed to three key qualities he believes Harbaugh will bring to the Giants: a winning culture, intensity, and a genuine love for the game. Those aren’t just buzzwords-they’re traits that have defined Harbaugh’s coaching career.
His teams play with edge. They play with purpose.
And they know how to compete when it matters most.
“So immediately the winning culture, the intensity, and then just the enthusiasm and love about football, that's what he carries and brings to the team,” Dart said. “So, just can't wait to get started and get rolling with him.”
That mutual energy is already flowing both ways. At his introductory press conference, Harbaugh had plenty of praise for his young quarterback, not just for what he does on the field-but for who he is off it.
“I like the way he plays. I like his talent, skill set, all the things he's accomplished,” Harbaugh said.
“But more than that I like who he is and what he's about. To me, he's about football.
This young guy loves football. He wants to talk football all the time.
That’s what I like doing, too. So we’re going to have a lot of great conversations.
I can’t wait to get started with him.”
That connection-coach and quarterback, aligned in mindset and passion-could be the foundation for something significant in New York. The Giants have made a bold move by bringing in Harbaugh, and with Dart showing steady growth in his second year, the pieces are starting to fall into place.
Of course, chemistry in January doesn’t guarantee wins in September. But when your head coach and quarterback are already speaking the same language, it’s a promising start. There’s a new buzz around the Giants facility, and it’s not just about change-it’s about belief.
Now, it’s time to see if that belief can turn into results on Sundays.