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Brian Daboll: Russell Wilson will start Week 2

Brian Daboll: Russell Wilson will start Week 2

At some point, the Giants will turn to their rookie quarterback, Jaxson Dart. But that will not be in Week 2. New York head coach Brian Daboll told reporters on Monday that Russell Wilson will be the starter when the Giants play the Cowboys in Week 2. Daboll had left that a little uncertain when he spoke to reporters after …

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Brian Daboll: I have confidence in Russell Wilson

Brian Daboll: I have confidence in Russell Wilson

When the Giants drafted Jaxson Dart in the first round this April, they guaranteed that head coach Brian Daboll would get questions about when the rookie will start any time that Russell Wilson doesn’t play well in a loss. It didn’t take long for that to happen. Wilson was 17-of-37 for 168 yards in a 21-6 loss to the Commanders …

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Takeaways from Coach Brian Daboll

Takeaways from Coach Brian Daboll

📰 It is a “normal” in-season Wednesday for the Giants. They will practice in full pads and “everybody will be out there.” The first official injury report will be released later this afternoon. 📰 Left tackle Andrew Thomas, who spent the summer rehabbing, is “improving” each day and was listed as limited on the first injury report of the week. …

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Brian Daboll reiterates Russell Wilson is starting after strong game from Jaxson Dart

Brian Daboll reiterates Russell Wilson is starting after strong game from Jaxson Dart

Giants first-round rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart turned in his second straight strong preseason game on Saturday, but he won’t be given the opportunity to earn the starting job for the regular season. Asked after the game whether Dart could be in the starting quarterback conversation, Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Russell Wilson has already been given the job. “Russ …

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Brian Daboll talks postgame (plus Joe Schoen in the booth)

Brian Daboll talks postgame (plus Joe Schoen in the booth)

Shortly after their 34-25 victory over the Bills, coach Brian Daboll took the podium to break down the preseason opener. Here’s what you need to know: 📰 On Jaxson Dart’s debut: “About what I thought he would do. Efficient. Effective. Aggressive. Confident in the pocket.” 📰 There are things Dart “could be better at” but they missed some opportunities on …

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