Giants head coach Brian Daboll said he has confidence in Russell Wilson but declined to name him the starter for Week 2 against the Cowboys.
Daboll continually declined to name Russ the starter even when pressed by reporters multiple times. He did reiterate that he has confidence in the veteran passer and Sunday’s loss wasn’t exclusively on Wilson. As expected, Daboll told the media he will need to look at the tape before making any decisions. It’s a textbook non-answer from Daboll, but the fact that he couldn’t definitively name Wilson the starter is an ominous opening to his tenure as a Giant. Wilson was dreadful in Week 1, completing 46 percent of his passes at a 4.5 YPA. The Giants also reportedly had a package of plays for rookie Jaxson Dart heading into this game, though Dart never actually saw the field. While Wilson may ultimately be named the starter for Week 2, his days under center are likely numbered.