The Giants Have a Quarterback Problem — and It’s Getting Worse

Russell Wilson does not have it anymore, and his on-field performance keeps proving it. Every time he steps in for Jaxson Dart, the offense collapses. He lost his starting job earlier in the season, and nothing about his relief appearances suggests he can stabilize the team, let alone win a game. The coaching staff continues treating Wilson as a dependable backup, but the results say otherwise.

What makes this situation more concerning is the Giants' failure to acquire another viable backup quarterback. With Jameis Winston ruled out against the Bears, the depth chart behind Dart was essentially nonexistent. That is an unacceptable level of risk for an NFL team, especially one trying to build around a rookie franchise quarterback.

Ownership sees the issue as well. Reports indicate that co-owner John Mara told GM Joe Schoen to fix the quarterback situation for both the short and long term. The long-term plan is clear: Jaxson Dart is the future. But concussions change the equation. Multiple evaluations this season alone raise serious concerns about durability and availability. You cannot build a winning franchise around a quarterback who may miss time frequently — unless you have a capable, trustworthy backup.

The Giants do not. And as long as the team refuses to strengthen the depth chart, they are setting themselves up to fail. A franchise quarterback means nothing without the support and protection of a well-constructed roster. Until Schoen addresses the backup QB problem with urgency, the Giants will continue to struggle every time Dart goes down — which, given his concussion history, is a situation the team must be prepared for, not surprised by.