Mina Kimes Says Giants’ Supporting Cast Around Jaxson Dart Is One Injury Away From Trouble

The New York Giants offense is getting a lot of buzz this offseason. Jaxson Dart and Malik Nabers are the headliners. But not everyone is buying the hype.

ESPN’s Mina Kimes threw some cold water on the excitement this week. She likes Nabers as a top target. The rest of the skill group? She’s not so sure.

“Isaiah Likely is a good addition, sounds like Cam Skattebo is on schedule,” Kimes said. “But if you take Nabers out of this group, this is one of the weakest groups of skill in the entire NFL. And when I think about the things you want to see from Dart in terms of his development, playing a little faster, throwing with anticipation, scrambling less, it’s hard for me to imagine him making that leap if Nabers isn’t on the field for the majority of this season.”

The depth chart looks thin past Nabers

After Nabers, the Giants’ receiver room includes Darnell Mooney, Darius Slayton, and Calvin Austin II. That’s not a group that scares defensive coordinators. Likely came over from Baltimore this offseason and had a solid 2025 campaign, but it’s fair to wonder if he can handle a bigger workload than he had with the Ravens.

Skattebo is another question mark. He’s recovering from a nasty leg injury that ended his 2025 season. The Giants are betting on his recovery, but nobody knows what he’ll look like when he gets back.

And here’s the thing — even Nabers isn’t a sure thing. He’s coming off a torn ACL that cut his 2025 season short. Can he return to the same explosive form? The Giants are hoping yes, but ACL recoveries are unpredictable.

Dart’s development as a young quarterback depends heavily on having reliable weapons. If defenses can sell out to stop Nabers and dare anyone else to beat them, that puts a ton of pressure on Dart to carry the offense himself. That’s a lot to ask from a guy still learning the league.

The Giants front office clearly believes in the offensive talent they’ve assembled. But Kimes’ point is fair — this group looks a lot less impressive if you cross off one name. And that one name happens to be recovering from major knee surgery.

For now, the smart money is on keeping expectations in check. The Giants have upside. They also have holes that could turn into problems fast.