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Giants Say Offense Is Only Halfway Installed as Nagy Criticizes Camp Play

Coaches are trimming the playbook to the plays Jaxson Dart sees and plan to use preseason reps to speed evaluation.

Overview

  • Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said the Giants are about 50 percent through installing both the run and pass systems and called a recent practice "average, below average, not good enough."
  • Coaches have begun removing plays Dart struggles to read so the offense can focus on concepts he processes quickly and executes cleanly.
  • Dart has had uneven camp moments including an interception, extra sacks and a 2-for-8 red‑zone stretch that have prompted direct criticism and targeted coaching.
  • The staff is shifting toward more under‑center work and a stronger running game to buy Dart time, reduce big hits and simplify play-action and RPO reads.
  • The Giants defense has consistently outperformed the offense in camp and observers note Nagy's mixed past results add scrutiny as the team uses preseason games to test the narrowed playbook.