Broncos starter sends disrespectful message about Giants QB Jaxson Dart ahead of New York’s matchup with Denver
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart received disrespect from Denver Broncos defender Jonathon Cooper
The New York Giants are preparing to face the Denver Broncos this Sunday on the road. New York is seeking its second straight win to turn around this season with a daunting matchup against one of the best defenses in the league.
The Giants will need another stellar performance from the offense, especially from rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. No challenge appears to be too big for the confident rookie, as they knocked off two of the top defenses in the NFL with the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles.
Many of the Giants’ players this week, including Dart, have shown respect for their opponent when speaking to the media. Apparently, one of the Broncos’ best defenders, Jonathon Cooper, isn’t reciprocating that respect with the way he talked about Dart’s hot start to his career.
“He’s a young guy. He’s feeling himself a little bit. He’s out there running around. He’s got the chain on. He’s dancing,” Cooper told Broncos media yesterday. “Feel like everybody needs something. But we’ve went against QBs who have ran around in the pocket and have tried to do stuff with their legs. So, ain’t nothing we haven’t seen.”
The Denver Broncos aren’t worried about Jaxson Dart
A significant reason for the Broncos’ rapid turnaround has been their defensive dominance since last season. Already in 2025, they’re second in total yards allowed with 254.2 yards per game. Additionally, they’re one of the NFL’s most efficient defenses, ranking third in EPA/pass and fourth in EPA/rush allowed.
Their most impressive stat is the 30 sacks they’ve tallied this year, which leads the NFL. The next closest team is the Pittsburgh Steelers with 20.
To say this game against the Broncos in Denver is a massive challenge for a young team is an understatement. However, the Giants may have added motivation from the way Cooper is speaking about New York’s young quarterback phenom. When asked if he feels it’s a double-edged sword facing a rookie QB because there’s less tape on them, he completely belittled Dart.
“I would say no, not to that standpoint, just because once you played enough in this league and you’ve seen enough good quarterbacks,” Cooper said to reporters. “We play one of the best quarterbacks twice a year, every single year. So once you go against that, you kind of get a feel of the game and you know what you need to do.”
Cooper also alluded to how they plan to rattle Dart by frequently pressuring him.
“You got to make them feel uncomfortable in the pocket,” stated Cooper. “Can’t let them get that confidence and that ego going. Just got to take care of that.”
The Giants have plenty of motivation going into this game, considering the implications for the squad if they win. Ironically, last year, the Broncos’ turnaround was sparked by a road victory over a stellar Tampa Bay Buccaneers team in Week 3. This week’s game could potentially be the same.
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