Giants HC Brian Daboll identified a key trait of Russell Wilson that New York desperately needed from previous quarterbacks

The New York Giants are days away from starting their 2025 NFL season against the Washington Commanders. To start the season 1-0, they'll need their veteran leaders to step up, especially quarterback Russell Wilson.

When speaking to the media on Monday, head coach Brian Daboll shared how Wilson has made an impactful impression through his consistency.

"Russ is consistent as they come so his preparation in an OTA, preseason, training camp practice, is at an elite level and I know he’s been doing a lot of film work and I know he’ll show a lot of the young guys, particularly in the quarterback room but meeting with the skill guys, the offensive line, what it looks like from his point of view."

QB Russell Wilson's consistency is essential for the Giants' 2025 success

It's been a transformative offseason for this franchise, as they have completely reshaped their roster at key positions. The most significant changes came at quarterback, as they needed to pivot away from failed first-round pick Daniel Jones aggressively.

For the Giants' offense to stop being the team's most significant liability, they needed to find a more consistent quarterback. Signing Wilson in free agency was a clear sign that they aimed to avoid having a volatile offense in 2025.

The addition of Wilson to this team was a move that many in the national media rolled their eyes at. Once a Super Bowl champion, Wilson has slowly regressed since leaving the Seattle Seahawks. Last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he only threw for 2,482 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions in 11 games.

Wilson's potential impact for this season is in his veteran presence and ability to lead by example. It's been incredibly promising to not only hear from Daboll throughout this preseason about Wilson's leadership but also from many members of the Giants roster. Daboll emphasised that in his comments on Monday.

"He knows the league, he’s done it for a long time, but it’s good to have a guy like that in the room."

The Giants don't need Wilson to play at an MVP level for the team to be more productive than a year ago. They need him to be reliable, careful with the football, and distribute the ball to the many playmakers they have.

This is not to say that Jones was a poor leader, but his erratic performance was the cause of the Giants' offensive woes. When Jones was under center, the offense was way too boom or bust. Additionally, the team was held back by the hope that Jones would develop and play more instinctively.

Instead, they'll have someone, as Daboll stated, who knows the league and has been around for a long time. Hopefully, that experience rubs off on the young, talented players in New York's locker room.