When it comes to priorities for an offensive lineman, there’s nothing higher than protecting his quarterback, a mantra that Mauigoa clearly subscribes to and Dart was thrilled to hear about.
Dart and fellow 2025 national team coach Cam Skattebo injected youthful helmet brilliance, chest-turning mentality and physicality into the Giants last season. Mauigoa will certainly fit in, but a Samoan migrant also (hopefully) fills a huge need for New York: protecting the future of the franchise.
Darts’ cautious style was a hot topic throughout his first NFL season, causing him to miss two games with a concussion.
He was sacked 35 times in 12 starts and had 146 QB hits. Mauigoa will look to reduce the abuse that Dart has taken through. Who knows, maybe Muigoa and Dart will follow the Campbell-Maye template on the pitch too. The Patriots were coming off their final season in 2024 before a turnaround under a new head coach culminated with a Super Bowl berth.
“I think he’s an amazing addition to our team,” Dart said of Mauigoa. “Just his physicality, his toughness and all his intangibles that he brings to the table. It’s going to be great for us.”