Giants OC Matt Nagy Praises Quarterback Jaxson Dart

Nagy says the young QB has an 'it factor' and is 'different' from others

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:42am

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New York Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy is high on quarterback Jaxson Dart, saying he was impressed by Dart's accuracy, toughness, and running ability even before joining the Giants. Nagy noted Dart's 'moxie' and 'it factor' that he observed at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and in recent meetings, and believes Dart can develop into a franchise QB for the team.

Why it matters

The Giants are looking to build around a young quarterback, and Nagy's glowing praise of Dart suggests the team has found their potential long-term answer at the position. Developing Dart into a star will be a top priority for Nagy and the Giants' coaching staff.

The details

Nagy said he was able to watch 'a decent amount' of Dart last year while with the Kansas City Chiefs, even though they weren't in the market for a QB. He was impressed by Dart's accuracy and decided to keep an eye on the top QB prospects. When Nagy joined the Giants, he was pleased to see Dart's toughness and running ability in addition to the 'moxie' and 'it factor' he had observed earlier. Nagy believes Dart has the potential to be a franchise QB for the Giants.

  • The Giants began their offseason program on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Matt Nagy

The new offensive coordinator for the New York Giants, who previously served in the same role with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Jaxson Dart

The young quarterback for the New York Giants, who impressed Nagy with his accuracy, toughness, and running ability even before Nagy joined the team.

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What they’re saying

“I was able to watch a decent amount of Jaxson last year, when I was in Kansas City. We tried to take as little time as possible watching the quarterback position, but every year I will watch just to see the top guys that are there, and I remember coming away impressed with Jaxson and his accuracy.”

— Matt Nagy, Offensive Coordinator, New York Giants

“I didn't know how tough he was and how good a runner he was. At the Combine, us not really being in the quarterback market, watching him, just observing how he handled himself in that group of quarterbacks at the Combine, you could see this moxie he had, this it factor. When I got here to New York and started meeting with him, you could tell right away that was true. This kid is different in that way.”

— Matt Nagy, Offensive Coordinator, New York Giants

What’s next

The Giants will continue to work with Jaxson Dart throughout the offseason program as they look to build their offense around the young quarterback.

The takeaway

Matt Nagy's glowing praise of Jaxson Dart suggests the Giants have found their quarterback of the future. Developing Dart into a star will be a top priority for Nagy and the Giants' coaching staff as they look to build a winning team around the young signal-caller.