Jackson Dart had already missed playing time due to his style of play, and although he returned against the New England Patriots, he wasn’t able to create enough of a spark to secure a win and was forced to learn a hard lesson the hard way. The situation helped make it clear he had no intention of changing his approach, using an analogy that could hurt some sports superstars.
Jackson Dart surprises fans with unforgettable moments of pure madness
What happened to Jackson Dart?
During the first quarter of the Giants’ 33-15 loss to the Patriots, Dart scrambled out of the pocket trying to get a first down. As he approached the sideline, Christian Ellis delivered the hardest hit of the season.
The New York Giants’ rookie quarterback has already missed the past two games with a concussion, adding to the concern over this brutal blow. Dart was able to shake off that, completing 17 of 24 passes for 139 yards and one touchdown, but the team suffered a seven-game losing streak.
After the game, Jackson Dart was asked about his playing style and hitting, and made it clear that he had no intention of changing it, pointing out that this is not football.
“This is football. Whether you’re in the pocket or out of the pocket, you’re going to get hit. We’re not playing football. That’s part of the game,” Dart said. “That’s the way I’ve played my whole life. It’s no surprise to anyone who has followed my career.”
That comment may not sit well with soccer fans — especially considering the World Cup will begin in the United States in less than a year. I wonder what Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo think about that.
“Jackson is an offensive football player,” Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka said. “He was on the sideline, trying to get out of bounds. He jumped up. He’s a tough kid.” “Of course we don’t want to give him unnecessary blows.”
Although not common, it often sparks debates among fans that go beyond the sport, and for many, these comparisons are in poor taste. Jackson Dart certainly proved himself to be tough as nails, but that doesn’t mean the football player isn’t. What happens when this QB tries to play the beautiful game, a sport that attracts millions of fans around the world, at the highest level?
