The New York Giants are buzzing with excitement as they head into the upcoming season, and a lot of that energy revolves around their promising quarterback, Dart. Despite being a sophomore first-round pick, Dart has already made a significant impact, and his performance is turning heads across the league.
In fact, NFL analyst Brad Gagnon from Bleacher Report has named him the Giants' most underpaid player for 2026. That's saying something when you consider that he won't even be among the 42 quarterbacks counting at least $4 million against the salary cap next year.
Let's break down why Dart is such a hot topic. In his rookie season, he threw for 2,272 yards with 15 touchdowns and only five interceptions.
But Dart isn't just a threat through the air; he's got legs too, rushing for 487 yards and adding nine touchdowns on the ground. With numbers like these, it's clear that Dart has the potential to become the Giants' franchise quarterback.
Adding to the excitement is the arrival of John Harbaugh as the Giants' new head coach. Harbaugh's track record speaks for itself.
With a regular-season record of 180-113 and a playoff record of 13-11, he’s one of the most respected coaches in NFL history. Remember Super Bowl XLVII?
That was Harbaugh leading the Baltimore Ravens to a thrilling 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, with stars like Joe Flacco and Ray Lewis.
Dart couldn't be more thrilled about Harbaugh's hiring. Even while on a family vacation, he took the time to express his enthusiasm in an interview with ESPN's Jordan Raanan.
"When Coach Harbaugh's name came up, that was the one that we were all really, really excited about," Dart shared. "The guys just can't wait to play for him and have the chance to get coached by him."
The Giants have been searching for a spark since their last playoff appearance in 2022, which was the inaugural year under Brian Daboll. Despite a close relationship with Daboll, Dart is optimistic about what Harbaugh brings to the table.
"He was just a coach who I feel like I just bought into the things that he was saying immediately," Dart said. "His track record is incredible.
The winning culture, the intensity, and the enthusiasm for football are what he brings to the team."
With Dart's talent and Harbaugh's leadership, the Giants are poised to make some noise this season. Giants fans have every reason to be optimistic about the future.