New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll cracked open the door to a quarterback controversy that likely already existed after Sunday’s disappointing 21-6 loss to the Washington Commanders. Daboll did so by refusing to say that Russell Wilson would be the team’s starting quarterback in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, leaving open the possibility the team could turn quickly to rookie Jaxson Dart.
“I mean, we’re just right here after the game,” Daboll said Sunday afternoon when asked if Wilson would
be the starter against the Cowboys. “I have confidence in Russell. We’ve got to do better overall, coaches, players, everybody. So, we’ll get focused and ready to go on to Dallas.
Daboll was then given a second chance to declare Wilson the starter. He again did not given an unequivocal “yes.”
“I have confidence in Russell, so we’re going to go back, we’ll evaluate the tape,” Daboll said. “This game isn’t on Russell Wilson. It’s not on Russell Wilson. I want to make that clear. I have confidence in Russell. We’ve got to do a better job all the way around.”
That still is not a definitive “Wilson is the Week 2 starter” statement.
The Giants reportedly had a package of plays for Dart, which Daboll said was normal for any backup quarterback. Dart did not get into the game, though, with Daboll saying he “did not” consider putting the rookie into the game.
“We were right there until the end,” Daboll said. “Again, it’s a collective deal. We can all do better.”
We have indicated as much before, but Daboll is not going to watch his offense struggle forever before getting the rookie on the field.
