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“I know I’m a true competitor, and the rest of the guys in the room [are] as well,” Thomas said. “We want to play against the best. They are one of the most talented groups up front. So we are excited for the challenge. First, his explosiveness — he does a really good job of getting off the ball. A lot of the speed [rushers], normally, they don’t have great power. What makes him unique is he can power rush as well, so you have to be ready for both.”
New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas stepped onto the field inside MetLife Stadium against the Philadelphia Eagles with a lofty goal versus the reigning Super Bowl champions.
It’s something the Giants have not done – especially opposite the Eagles – in quite some time. “We wanted to dominate the line of scrimmage,” Thomas said.
Lesson learned: Jaxson Dart might actually be the guy. It has been only three starts, but Dart has shown signs of being a franchise quarterback. That was especially apparent as he led the Giants to upset wins over the Chargers and Eagles. Three quarterbacks have rushed for at least 50 yards in their first three starts — Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts and now Dart. Perhaps more importantly, Dart and rookie running back Cam Skattebo have injected life into the Giants. “Their energy is contagious,” cornerback Cor’Dale Flott said.
The control Dart showed behind the line of scrimmage and in utilizing all the tools in offensive coordinator Mike Kafka’s system pre-snap is highly encouraging. Dart could have invigorated the Giants with just his athleticism and play outside of structure, but the progress he showed Thursday night on the mental side of the game is a sign he could develop into a top-tier signal caller. Obviously, there’s a long way to go, but Dart is showing signs of rapid development, and ultimately, he could be coach Brian Daboll’s saving grace.
This is the fifth consecutive week a Giants rookie has been nominated for the honor. Dart has been up for the award in each of the...
