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Giants’ preseason finale smacked Jaxson Dart with an alarming wake-up call

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Jaxson Dart’s biggest strength might also be his biggest defect. There’s a reason Jon Gruden once dubbed him the “Evel Knievel of quarterbacks” during the pre-draft process. He thrives on chaos, plays with an edge, and isn’t afraid to take a hit, which is why New York Giants fans love him, but this isn't college anymore.

There are real health risks in the Ole Miss product’s play style, which was something he learned the hard way in Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Patriots. After scrambling for a 23-yard gain on fourth down, the 22-year-old failed to slide, fumbled, and found himself in the blue tent being evaluated for a concussion.