Phil Simms says he has changed his view of quarterback Jaxson Dart, explaining that he was not initially “crazy about” the prospect. After watching and evaluating Dart further, Simms now describes himself as a fan, saying he did not expect to come to that conclusion.

The reports present the same basic development: Simms, a former New York Giants quarterback and a prominent NFL commentator, publicly acknowledges an earlier skepticism and then outlines how Dart has earned his support over time. While one outlet frames the story as Dart surprising Simms, both versions focus on the shift in Simms’ assessment rather than on detailed on-field statistics or a specific game moment. No additional claims beyond the change of opinion are presented in the available accounts.