The best-laid plans of NFL coaches often go awry, especially when developing rookie quarterbacks. Case in point, the New York Giants are making a change at quarterback , replacing veteran Russell Wilson with Jaxson Dart after just three weeks of the 22-year-old being QB No. 2.
The 25th pick in the draft, Dart was expected to sit behind Wilson for as long as possible. However, Big Blue's 0-3 start with head coach Brian Daboll already on the hot seat quickly changed that plan.
Dart starting earlier than expected isn't all that surprising, as is often the case, rookie quarterbacks are on the field sooner than most expect. He now joins the company of five other quarterbacks whose development plans were expedited for various reasons.
Russell Wilson
As is the circle of life for quarter