Listen, I’ve seen some wild shit in the NFL. I’ve watched rookies do dumb stuff, I’ve watched veterans do even dumber stuff, but I have never, and I mean NEVER, seen a rookie quarterback call up a Hall of Fame mentor to get dinner reservations. But that’s exactly what Jaxson Dart just did to Eli Manning, and honestly? I don’t know if I should be impressed or confused as hell.

So here’s what happened. Manning, being the good dude he is, told Dart when he got drafted by the Giants: “Hey, if you need anything – football stuff, where to live in the city, whatever – just give me a call.” Classic mentor move, right? You expect the kid to hit you up about reading defenses or dealing with New York media pressure.

Instead, this absolute madman calls up Eli during training camp and goes: “Can you get me a reservation at 4 Charles tonight at 6:30?”

Bro. WHAT?

The Audacity is Actually Insane

For those who don’t know, 4 Charles Prime Rib is this impossible-to-book West Village spot that apparently has the best French dip in America. This isn’t Applebee’s where you can just walk in. This is the kind of place where normal people spend weeks trying to get a table, and here’s Dart treating Manning like he’s his personal concierge service.

Manning’s reaction was perfect: “No, no, no, that’s not part of the deal. I said I’m here to help out, I can’t–” You can literally hear the confusion in his voice on The Schrager Hour. Like dude, I won two Super Bowls, not two James Beard Awards.

But here’s the thing, and this is where I’m starting to think Dart might actually be a genius, Manning DID say “anything.” When someone offers to help with “anything,” they better be prepared for anything, right? It’s like when your friend says “let me know if you need anything” after you move, and then you actually ask them to help move your couch. Suddenly they’re too busy washing their hair.

Two Ways to Look at This Absolute Power Move

Look, there are exactly two ways to view this situation:

Option A: This is embarrassing rookie behavior. You’re making millions of dollars as a professional athlete. Download OpenTable like the rest of us peasants. Show some independence. Don’t bother Hall of Fame quarterbacks with your dinner plans.

Option B: This is galaxy-brain territory. Manning said “anything,” and Dart called his bluff in the most harmless way possible. It shows he’s not intimidated by the legend, he’s comfortable with the relationship, and he’s got the balls to actually take people up on their offers.

I’m leaning toward Option B, and here’s why. In a league where rookie quarterbacks usually tiptoe around veterans trying not to ruffle feathers, Dart just treated Eli Manning like his big brother who knows a guy. That takes some serious confidence.

It’s like whenever somebody dies and everyone goes “I’m here for you, I’ll do whatever you want.” Well shit, give me $1,000 then. And if you say no, you’re kind of a jerk because you literally just said “whatever.”

The Giants Quarterback Situation Makes This Even Better

What makes this whole story perfect is the context. The Giants are clearly trying to develop Dart slowly while Russell Wilson handles starting duties, similar to how Manning was brought along behind Kurt Warner. Having Eli as an unofficial mentor is part of that plan.

The fact that Dart feels comfortable enough to ask Manning for restaurant recommendations – even though he got shot down – suggests the mentorship is working on a personal level. These aren’t just football meetings, this is a real relationship.

And honestly? In New York, where confidence is everything, maybe asking Eli Manning for dinner reservations is exactly the kind of swagger that separates future franchise quarterbacks from career backups.

The Verdict: Respect the Move

At the end of the day, this story tells us everything about Jaxson Dart‘s personality. He’s confident, maybe a little cocky, and definitely not intimidated by the bright lights or the legends who came before him. Whether that translates to success on the field remains to be seen.

But something tells me this won’t be the last time we hear about Dart making bold moves. Manning might have said no to the reservation request, but I guarantee you this kid isn’t done surprising people.

Just maybe next time, try the app first before bothering Super Bowl champions about where to eat. Although honestly? If Eli said “anything,” then anything should include dinner reservations. The kid called his bluff and I kind of love it.

What a move by Jaxson Dart. Absolute madman behavior, and I’m here for it.

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