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Reviews and Commentary by Teens from Queens

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Reviews and Commentary by Teens from Queens

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Aug 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) receives the ball from the snap during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images

Jaxson Dart: The Big Apple’s Best Quarterback since Eli Manning?

James Castrodad, Sports Commentary Editor
September 3, 2025
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