NFL analyst says Giants will regret passing on Shedeur Sanders

Kevin Hickey

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The New York Giants made their decision on the direction of the franchise during the NFL Draft.

One of the critical choices the Giants made involved trading back into the first round in order to grab a potential franchise quarterback.

While most believed that prospect would be Shedeur Sanders, New York had other preferences.

Instead, they took Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart.

It's a move they may live to regret, according to Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox.

"Sanders might have been able to unseat Wilson as the starter during training camp. Dart won't, and with a veteran behind center, Daboll and Schoen may need to see early wins to keep their jobs beyond 2025," Knox wrote. "Schematically, Dart is a strong fit for Daboll's offense, and he may be the right quarterback, long term, for the Giants. However, Daboll and Schoen will regret not going with the more pro-ready quarterback if a new front office is building around Dart in 2026."

There's certainly a level of risk that comes with taking Dart over Sanders, but the fact that the latter fell all the way to the fifth round suggests New York may have dodged a bullet.

The questions regarding Dart's profile are legit. He comes from an offense that was built around play action while his ability to go through progressions is extremely limited.

The debate between Dart and Sanders may not have a solidified answer for a while, but all eyes will be on New York given the decision they made.

Kevin Hickey

Hickey was previously the managing editor of USA Today's Colts Wire. His work is also featured as a fantasy football analyst for The Huddle. A career .232 hitter, he is an avid reader of Spider-Man comics, an admirer of the James Webb Space Telescope, and a keen enthusiast of Ma’s sauce. You can find him on Twitter/X @KevinHickey11