Jaxson Dart Earns Nickname After Giants Win

Jaxson Dart's New Nickname From Giants Teammate

Dart's success with his arm and legs led Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson to bestow him with a nickname that paid tribute to iconic dual-threat quarterback Michael Vick.

"One run I called him 'Vanilla Vick,' I forgot what he was doing," Robinson said after the game. "He was running around and just bobbing and weaving everybody."

It was unclear exactly which play Robinson was referring to — there were plenty of examples during the game — Dart did use his legs to extend the play when he connected with Robinson for a 19-yard touchdown in the first quarter.

"He keeps every play alive and no play is dead with him back there," Robinson said.

During the impressive win, Dart made history as the third quarterback in the Super Bowl era to rush for at least 50 yards in each of his first three NFL starts, joining Lamar Jackson and Hurts.

While "Vanilla Vick" was a new nickname for Dart, many fans pointed out that the moniker had been recycled from other shifty quarterbacks in the past, including former Giants QB Daniel Jones.