The NFL Draft is a 24-hour diner. GMs slide into red vinyl booths, squinting at grease-stained menus under neon lights. The ‘2025 Quarterback Special’ has two sizzling platters—Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders—but the New York Giants? They’re eyeing the chalkboard specials scribbled in the corner. And the chef’s whispering about an 11,970-yard secret recipe. Cue the jukebox flipping to a new track.

The Giants aren’t just window-shopping. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart—4,279 yards, 29 TDs in 2024—has spent “extensive time” with Big Blue’s brass ahead of his Pro Day. With the No. 34 pick, New York could trade up to snag Dart late in Round 1, bypassing Shedeur Sanders. Why?

Think Moneyball meets Draft Day. Dart’s 69.3% completion rate and SEC pedigree scream ‘low-risk, high-reward,’ while Sanders’ hype carries a Boulder-sized “?” after Colorado’s rocky season. Rapoport said, “At 33 or 34, which is what the Giants and Browns have, both those two teams can leap up a couple spots… and maybe snag that third quarterback in the first round.” But why is Dart so relevant now?

It’s because his Pro Day is impending. “Jaxson Dart has been really impressive… [he] is one of those who sort of climbed up in that conversation,” added Rapoport. “Second-round picks get just as interesting,” Rapoport noted. Hence, the Giants want dessert and a doggy bag. Besides, Dart’s Pro Day isn’t just a workout.

It’s a tailgate party for scouts. Arm strength? Check. Pocket poise? Check. But here’s the thing. The Giants already signed Russell Wilson to a one-year, $21M (including incentives) deal. Wilson’s hungry, too. So why draft Jaxson Dart? It’s like ordering pancakes and waffles. Wilson’s the short-term fix; Dart’s the lottery ticket. But let’s not bury the lede.

Shedeur Sanders—4,145 yards, 33 TDs in 2024—is the QB equivalent of a limited-edition sneaker drop. But scouts whisper about his durability behind Colorado’s Swiss-cheese O-line. The Giants? They’re playing blackjack, not Bingo. Dart’s cheaper, tested in the SEC gauntlet, and fits GM Joe Schoen’s “value hunt” mantra.

Still, skipping Sanders is like passing on a vintage Corvette for a tuned-up Mustang. Risky? Maybe. But Schoen’s betting on horsepower over hype. Meanwhile, Wilson’s soaking up NYC like a pretzel cart at noon.

Russell Wilson’s redemption tour hits Broadway amid Jaxson Dart rumor

“I expect to be the starter and to be able to come here and rock and roll every day,” he declared, channeling his inner Broadway Joe. He’s tossed footballs at MSG, schmoozed with Matthew Modine, and vowed to “create a great winning culture.” But let’s be real. The Giants didn’t sign him for his TikTok dances. They need a bridge QB who can mentor Jaxson Dart (or Ward/Sanders) or ride shotgun if the rookie stumbles.

“I think this team’s really looking for somebody to lead them in every way — in terms of the process, in the offseason, during the season,” Wilson said, channeling his inner Phil Jackson. But at 36, his clock’s ticking louder than a Metro-North train.

The Dart-Wilson tango:

• Short-Term: Let Wilson cook (see: 16 TDs, 5 INTs in Pittsburgh).
• Long-Term: Develop Dart, whose 495 rushing yards add a Josh Allen-lite dimension.

But this isn’t Madden. Chemistry matters. Remember when Eli Manning mentored Daniel Jones? Exactly. If Wilson’s ego clashes with Dart’s ascent, this becomes Succession without the satire. That’s without even sparing a thought for Jameis Winston. Besides, the Giants are doubling down…

A veteran gunslinger and a rookie dart throw. It’s Ocean’s Eleven meets Friday Night Lights. But as screenwriter William Goldman once said, “Nobody knows anything.” Will Russell Wilson revive his legacy? Can Dart outshine Sanders? Or does this end like The Sopranos cut to black? In a league where ‘trust the process’ often means ‘panic by Week 5,’ Big Blue’s two-QB strategy might just be genius… or gridiron gaslighting.