Giants Coordinator Nagy Wants Dart to Forge Own Path, Not Mimic Mahomes

New Giants OC Matt Nagy aims to develop young QB Jaxson Dart's unique skills, not force comparisons to his former star pupil Patrick Mahomes.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:22pm

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The Giants' new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy arrives in New York after working with Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City for a total of five years. Now Nagy will work firsthand with young quarterback Jaxson Dart, who is coming off an impressive rookie season. While Nagy's experience with Mahomes could influence his coaching, he is determined not to make Dart simply emulate the Chiefs star. Instead, Nagy wants to help Dart develop his own distinct skillset and identity as the Giants' quarterback.

Why it matters

The Giants are hoping Dart can continue his upward trajectory after a strong rookie campaign. Nagy's guidance will be crucial in unlocking Dart's full potential and establishing him as the franchise QB. Avoiding comparisons to Mahomes, who has set the bar incredibly high, will be key to Dart forging his own path and identity.

The details

Nagy said he may use some of the training techniques he employed with Mahomes, but the similarities will end there. 'He's Jaxson Dart. He's not Patrick Mahomes,' Nagy stated. The Giants OC wants Dart to be himself rather than trying to mold him into a Mahomes clone. Nagy noted Dart's impressive running ability, something he didn't initially recognize but now wants to further develop. The coach is excited to partner with Dart and help him build on his strong rookie season.

  • Nagy worked with Mahomes for 5 seasons, including his rookie year in 2017.
  • Dart started 12 games for the Giants as a rookie in the 2025 season.

The players

Matt Nagy

The Giants' new offensive coordinator, who previously worked with Patrick Mahomes for 5 seasons in Kansas City.

Jaxson Dart

The Giants' young quarterback who had an impressive rookie season in 2025 and is now working with new OC Matt Nagy.

Patrick Mahomes

The star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, who Nagy coached for 5 seasons.

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What they’re saying

“He's Jaxson Dart. He's not Patrick Mahomes.”

— Matt Nagy, Giants Offensive Coordinator

“Back then, a year ago or two years ago, I didn't know how tough he was and how good of a runner he was. He was a really good, sneaky good runner, tough, physical, played the quarterback position well. You could see he was a competitor.”

— Matt Nagy, Giants Offensive Coordinator

“When I got here to New York and got to meet him and started talking to him, you could tell right away that everything was true. This kid is different that way.”

— Matt Nagy, Giants Offensive Coordinator

What’s next

The Giants will continue their offseason program and Nagy will work closely with Dart to develop his skills and identity as the team's quarterback of the future.

The takeaway

Nagy's experience with Mahomes could be both a blessing and a curse as he works to mold Jaxson Dart. By avoiding direct comparisons and focusing on Dart's unique abilities, Nagy has the opportunity to help the young QB establish himself as a star in his own right, rather than living in Mahomes' shadow.