Giants OC Matt Nagy Wants Jaxson Dart to Forge His Own Path

Nagy, who worked with Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, is focused on developing Dart's unique skillset in New York.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:50pm

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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. Nagy is making sure he differentiates his new quarterback from Mahomes, stating 'He's Jaxson Dart. He's not Patrick Mahomes.' The coach wants Dart to forge his own path and not be compared to the Chiefs' star QB.

Why it matters

The comparisons between Dart and Mahomes are inevitable given Nagy's history, but the coach is determined to help the young Giants QB develop his own identity and playing style. Avoiding the shadow of Mahomes' success will be key for Dart's growth and the Giants' future.

The details

Nagy plans to draw from his experience working with young quarterbacks like Mitchell Trubisky and Justin Fields during his time as Bears head coach. He noted Dart's impressive running ability, something he didn't initially see but wants to further incorporate into the Giants' offense. While Nagy may use some of Mahomes' training techniques, he emphasized that Dart must be his own player, not a clone of the Chiefs' star.

  • Nagy joined the Giants as offensive coordinator in 2026 after four seasons working with Mahomes in Kansas City.
  • 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 in Kansas City.

Jaxson Dart

The Giants' young quarterback who had an impressive rookie season in 2025 and is now working with Nagy to further develop his skills.

Patrick Mahomes

The star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, who Nagy worked with for five seasons, including Mahomes' rookie year.

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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

What’s next

Nagy and Dart will continue working together throughout the Giants' offseason program to further develop the young QB's skills and playing style.

The takeaway

By refusing to compare Dart to the accomplished Mahomes, Nagy is setting the stage for the Giants' quarterback to carve out his own identity and legacy in the NFL. This approach could pay dividends as Dart looks to build on his impressive rookie season.