Ex-Giant Slams Early Firing of Brian Daboll: ‘Jaxson Dart Has Josh Allen Potential’
The New York Giants’ decision to fire head coach Brian Daboll has raised more than a few eyebrows, especially from those within the organization who believe that the team was on the verge of something special. In a recent interview, a former Giant player voiced his frustrations, questioning the timing of Daboll’s firing and the untapped potential of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
“I understand the urgency of results, but firing Brian Daboll so early feels like a knee-jerk reaction,” the ex-Giant said. “This team was on the cusp of something special, and Jaxson Dart is a player with incredible potential. Comparing him to Josh Allen might sound bold, but I see the same kind of drive in him. If we had given Daboll more time, we could have seen that growth unfold.”
Daboll, who joined the Giants with a promising track record and a commitment to rebuilding the team, was dismissed after a series of underwhelming performances. However, this former player believes that Daboll’s approach was beginning to pay off, especially when it came to the development of Jaxson Dart.
Dart, the Giants’ promising rookie quarterback, has shown flashes of brilliance despite the team’s struggles. Drawing comparisons to Josh Allen, a quarterback who made an explosive rise under Daboll’s mentorship in Buffalo, Dart has displayed similar attributes — from his strong arm to his poise under pressure. The ex-Giant sees the same determination and potential in Dart that Allen exhibited early in his career.
“It’s easy to see the potential in Dart,” the former Giant continued. “His physical attributes are undeniable, but what really stands out is his mentality. He has the kind of mindset that can make him special in this league. With the right development, he could be the franchise QB the Giants need.”
While Daboll’s firing may have seemed like an act of frustration from ownership, the former player feels that it was a missed opportunity. According to him, Daboll’s experience with quarterbacks like Josh Allen was an invaluable asset to the Giants, and if given more time, the growth of both Daboll and Dart could have transformed the team into a contender.
The Giants’ future now hangs in the balance as they search for a new head coach who can develop Dart into a franchise cornerstone. As the team moves forward, questions linger about whether the right decision was made by cutting ties with Daboll too soon. The former Giant’s words serve as a reminder that building a successful team takes time, and sometimes, patience is the key to unlocking greatness.
As the Giants search for their next head coach, the fate of Jaxson Dart remains a major storyline. Will he be able to thrive under new leadership, or will this decision set him back in his development? Only time will tell.
Steelers Make Final Call on Elevating Asante Samuel Jr. for Week 11 Matchup
The Pittsburgh Steelers elevated a defensive back from their practice squad for Week 11. But it wasn’t newly signed Asante Samuel Jr.
The Steelers announced Saturday they promoted defensive back D’Shawn Jamison and linebacker Mark Robinson for the matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The pair will revert back to the practice squad after the game.
Jamison will be making his Steelers debut Sunday. If he plays a snap, it will be the first time the defensive back is on the field for an NFL regular season game since 2023.
Robinson will be dressing for his eighth game this season. He made his Steelers season debut in Week 10 versus the Los Angeles Chargers.
Samuel will have to wait at least another week to make his 2025 debut. The veteran cornerback officially joined Pittsburgh’s practice squad Tuesday.
Steelers Don’t Elevate Asante Samuel Jr. for Week 10
Pundits considered Samuel one of the top free agents for the 2025 class until he needed to undergo spinal fusion surgery in April.
The surgery corrected an issue he had been dealing with since his birth that was made worse after a collision during practice last year.
Samuel remained a free agent until the Steelers added him to their practice squad this past week. It’s not clear how much time he will need to be in football shape. Steelers Nation, though, hopes it’s not long.
Samuel played in his most recent NFL game on September 29 of last year.
In four seasons with the Chargers, Samuel posted 37 pass defenses and six interceptions. He also had 176 combined tackles, including three tackles for loss.
Steelers Promote D’Shawn Jamison, Mark Robinson
Jamison began his career as an 2023 undrafted free agent for the San Francisco 49ers. When he didn’t make the 49ers roster out of training camp, he then signed with the Carolina Panthers.
As a rookie, Jamison played in 15 games, starting one contest during 2023. He posted 10 combined tackles and one pass defense while playing 107 defensive snaps. Jamison also appeared on special teams for 155 snaps.
Last year, the Panthers released Jamison after the preseason. He joined the Steelers practice squad a few weeks later, where he remained for the rest of the year. The Steelers never promoted or activated him from the practice squad.
Jamison has also spent all of 2025 on Pittsburgh’s practice squad. Again, Sunday will be his first opportunity to play since with the Panthers in 2023.
The Steelers drafted Robinson at No. 225 overall in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Robinson came on strongly as a rookie and appeared to potentially be the solution at inside linebacker for the team.
But the Steelers signed Cole Holcomb in 2023 and then Patrick Queen during 2024. The team also drafted Payton Wilson last year.
In August, the Steelers released Robinson. The New England Patriots signed him to their practice squad. After appearing in three games, though, the New York Jets signed Robinson to their active roster off the New England practice squad.
The Jets waived Robinson after three contests, which led the linebacker back to Pittsburgh.
In seven games this season, Robinson has posted five combined tackles. He’s played 96 special teams snaps and four on defense.
Over his first three years with Pittsburgh, Robinson had 45 combined tackles, including one for loss, three forced fumbles and one sack in 38 games.
