Dart’s Big Adjustment Under Center | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, the New York Giants are facing a big question heading into the new season, and it all centers on their second year quarterback. Jackson Dart, the team is shifting to a more traditional offense, which means Dart will be spending a lot less time in the shotgun formation he's used to. Last season, the Giants ran plays from shotgun over 76% of the time. Now, with their new offensive coordinator, Matt Nagy, they're planning to be under center much more. We saw this change in the preseason, with shotgun snaps dropping to less than 50%. This means Dart has to get comfortable with different footwork and timing. The league is also moving away from design quarterback option plays, because defenses are getting too good at stopping them, and the risks to the... Quarterback isn't always worth the reward. Giants coaches have been working on this transition all off season. Dart's been practicing his drops and play action mechanics from under center, which is crucial for his long-term health and development in this new system.

1:00Ultimately, how quickly Jackson Dart adapts to this new style of offense will really shape how the Giants perform this year. It's a significant adjustment, but one they believe is necessary for sustained success. Football News, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today.