The New York Giants defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 34-10 on Sunday afternoon. New York’s victory all but guarantees they will not hold the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft. The uncertainty brings speculation about whether the Giants could potentially replace quarterback Jaxson Dart.
One NFL analyst believes that’s exactly what New York should consider doing, a take that drew a harsh response from Dart’s father.
Jaxson Dart’s Father Lays Into NFL Analyst
Despite not picking first, the Giants are still likely to select inside the top five, meaning questions about the franchise’s long-term plans at quarterback are far from settled. This includes speculations regarding the future of Dart, who was a rookie in 2025.
Following Sunday’s game, CBS Analyst Danny Kanell let his opinion of Dart be known. He said, ” I don’t know if Jaxson Dart is the long-term answer for the Giants. I can not be convinced. A first-round draft pick should be someone you can picture being your starter for 10-12 years. I still haven’t seen the development as a passer. He is still running the football, and they are designing runs for him, but I want to see him take that next step as a passer.”
Those comments didn’t sit well with Dart’s father, Brandon, who responded strongly in a post on X, writing, “Bro, eat a fat one!” The blunt response quickly made the rounds online and underscored just how personal the criticism felt from the Dart family’s perspective.
Bro, Eat a Fat One! https://t.co/Ms1Afy0U7H
— Brandon Dart (@brandon_dart) December 29, 2025
Brandon has every right to defend his son. That said, Kanell isn’t completely wrong to question Dart’s development as a passer. Since taking over as the starter in Week 4, Dart has thrown for over 200 yards just five times, which isn’t exactly eye-opening production for a quarterback selected in the first round.
However, context matters. Dart hasn’t exactly been placed in an ideal situation this season. The Giants’ receiving corps has been inconsistent, and injuries have limited continuity on offense. Even so, Dart has still been efficient, completing 63.2% of his passes for 2,042 yards, 13 touchdowns, and five interceptions. According to PFSN’s quarterback impact metric, Dart is the 28th-ranked quarterback with an impact score of 71.9.
While that ranking may not be flattering, it doesn’t tell the full story. Dart has flashed enough arm talent and poise to suggest there’s something to build around. His ability to protect the football and extend plays has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise uneven Giants offense.
Looking ahead, the Giants’ offensive weapons are expected to improve next season with key players returning from injury. Running back Cam Skattebo and wide receiver Malik Nabers are two significant parts of the offense that were lost during the 2025 season. Therefore, New York should invest its first-round pick in an offensive lineman or perhaps another offensive weapon to help Dart out.
