Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning says Jaxson Dart has the tools to become the team’s next star franchise quarterback. In commentary focused on Dart’s development, Manning frames the quarterback as someone with the qualities needed to succeed at the NFL level and emphasizes the possibility of a significant improvement as he moves into his second year. Across the reports, Manning’s central message is that Dart has both the skills and the potential for growth, suggesting that the early stage of his career could be followed by a more impactful season as he gains experience. The coverage does not provide detailed statistical proof or specific performance benchmarks, but instead centers on Manning’s assessment of Dart’s readiness and what an expected “Year 2 leap” could look like for the Giants. The articles present Manning as offering guidance and confidence that Dart can develop into the type of quarterback who leads the franchise, with the focus remaining on his long-term promise rather than a short-term timeline or prediction of a specific outcome.