"Hope this kid can be the guy": CFB fans react to former Ole Miss' Eli Manning linking up with Jaxson Dart ahead of preseason debut

NFL: New York Giants Training Camp - Source: Imagn
NFL: New York Giants Training Camp - Source: Imagn

College football fans have offered up their reactions after seeing Ole Miss alumnus Jaxson Dart and Eli Manning linking up at New York Giants training camp.

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The Giants recently shared a photo of Dart and Manning embracing at training camp on X/Twitter.

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This sparked a ton of reactions from fans. Check out some of the best ones here:

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The image posted on the Giants' social media is quite symbolic. Manning played all 16 seasons of his NFL career with the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowls with the organization. After his retirement, the Giants have retained a great relationship with the two-time Super Bowl MVP, and are hoping that Dart can bring similar success to Manning in the years to come.

Dart was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, with the organization hoping the Ole Miss product can eventually take the helm of the offense and lead the Giants into the next chapter of their pursuit back to Super Bowl contention.

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Can Jaxson Dart earn starting responsibilities from Russell Wilson in 2025?

NFL: New York Giants Training Camp - Source: Imagn
NFL: New York Giants Training Camp - Source: Imagn

Back in March, the Giants inked former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year, $10.5 million contract. The expectation is that Wilson will serve as the team's starter, with Jameis Winston, who the team signed in March as well, to a two-year, $8 million deal, serving as the backup.

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However, the Giants seemed to like what they saw out of Dart in their evaluations heading into the 2025 NFL draft, as the team traded back into the first round at No. 25 to select the quarterback in hopes of him being their long-term solution at the position.

With Wilson and Winston on the roster, however, New York will likely ease Dart into those responsibilities, allowing him to learn behind two tried and tested veterans. Wilson's one-year deal also seems to be an indicator that the team signed the ex-Seahawk to utilize him as a bridge quarterback.

The Giants open their 2025 regular season against the Washington Commanders on Sept. 7.

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