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A central debate revolved around trusting Jackson Dart in this high-pressure moment. Sean Morash argued that Dart had earned the team's trust, citing his swag and confidence, even as a rookie. However, the analysts agreed that rookies are prone to mistakes; Dart’s decision-making in critical moments was influenced by inexperience.
They contended that, despite Dart's talent, an unprovoked aggressive throw in such a situation was ill-advised. Running the ball, taking the clock down, and forcing Denver to burn its timeouts would have been the smarter play—especially given the team's lack of a proven backup quarterback and the history of costly rookie mistakes.