You Think Dak Stinks Question

CowboyoWales

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Even looking at last year the Facts clearly show Dak was not the problem... And I mean CLEARLY... If he is the problem moving forward lets get on to the next guy for sure...

No, Dak was CLEARLY not the problem....and we still only managed 8-8 in a poor division.

It's not that he's the problem, it's that his demands inhibit our flexibility and overcome the weaknesses.

If we go deep into the playoffs in 2020 it will mean that MM has improved the all round team and unless Dak has a 2018 season he can write his own check as we wont need to spend in free agency.
 

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Why don't you ask yourself (OP) "what has Dak done for the cowboys?" SQUAT wait I take that back he has "created division among the fanbase" gotta thank him for that.

Thanks, I have. Here it is.

Dak's record as a starter in 4 years is:

41 (including a play-off game)
26 (including two play-off games)

15778 yrds passing - avg 3944.5 per season
97 TDs - avg 24.25 per season
36 INT - avg 9 per season
97 QB rating for four years.

No missed time from injuries

Now here is the problem I have with the blind hate gang. They state Dak had help his first year when it was 13-3. He gets no credit for not tossing interceptions. He gave the ball away 4 times through the air and 3 times dropping the ball.

Yet this same crew who blasts him and think the team should just let him walk also believes the 2019 season was all his fault. Even though the Dallas Cowboys were ranked 4th in dropped passes with 24.

Consistency is the name of the game. Both with Dak and the people who despise him.

You cannot have it both ways. And one might bring up the point of Zeke's suspension which had an affect in the 2017 season.

I do not believe Dak has shown enough. But I also believe the same argument that was tossed out about Romo and no defense has applied here during the Dak tenure.

My opinion is the people who are so volatile about Dak ignore some positives which, in my mind, at least begs for another season under center.

And as a caveat, Dak and the team lost a play-off game to Green Bay on a flat out lucky pass by Rodgers in the last seconds to win. That was clearly on the defense. But not in the minds of the people who are grousing about a player that is still young and coming of age.
 

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There's risk in all of it. Not all players that are cast offs are crap. Tannehill for one. Quinn signed a huge deal with Chicago. And of course there's risk in trading up too. If you give up the farm to get that QB, it had better work out. Or else you're the Chicago Bears or Commanders with RG3. That will set you back. But so will paying Dak if he wants 15-20% of the cap.

To be honest, when I mentioned trade up for a QB, I really never thought we'd be in position for a top 3 pick. If you go by the 2020 draft for example, a QB beyond Herbert. Someone like that and go with Dalton. That's the only thing you really can do if Dak can't stay. Will the rookie end up being as good as Dak? I don't know. But he won't cost 37 mil per year. And you'll still be left with picks for defense.

We simply don't know a lot right now. What Dak will expect is one of them. I have a feeling there is some animosity between the two sides. Even though on the surface they don't say so. At least that's a good sign.




Your examples are weak at best. Tannehill wasn't castoff he was trade for and his replacement was far from a rookie QB. Quinn was part of not having enough money to sign everyone this off season. Last season he had 11.5 sacks which I think put him 8th in sacks. Hardy a castoff.

Again even if the Cowboys were delusional enough to rather go with Dalton who really is a castoff, over Prescott, as I said before Dalton will need another contract and if the Cowboys did go that route, Dalton's agent isn't going to settle for a measly 3 mil contract again. It will be at there very least in the middle of the pack for starting QB around the 15 mil range or 5 times more than last season's. Then again because it's the Dallas Cowboys with more prestige he may say it will cost 18 to 20 mil. This for a real castoff QB Oh and I hope if the Cowboys draft another QB he doesn't turn out to be a bust, but if that does happen then Dalton's deal for 2022 just went up again. So the price for a castoff QB keeps going up and the castoff isn't anywhere close to being as good as Prescott. Then there will be all the fans squawking about why when the Cowboys had a good QB that they let him get away and went with the castoff has been Dalton who is grossly over paid.
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Your examples are weak at best. Tannehill wasn't castoff he was trade for and his replacement was far from a rookie QB. Quinn was part of not having enough money to sign everyone this off season. Last season he had 11.5 sacks which I think put him 8th in sacks. Hardy a castoff.

Again even if the Cowboys were delusional enough to rather go with Dalton who really is a castoff, over Prescott, as I said before Dalton will need another contract and if the Cowboys did go that route, Dalton's agent isn't going to settle for a measly 3 mil contract again. It will be at there very least in the middle of the pack for starting QB around the 15 mil range or 5 times more than last season's. Then again because it's the Dallas Cowboys with more prestige he may say it will cost 18 to 20 mil. This for a real castoff QB Oh and I hope if the Cowboys draft another QB he doesn't turn out to be a bust, but if that does happen then Dalton's deal for 2022 just went up again. So the price for a castoff QB keeps going up and the castoff isn't anywhere close to being as good as Prescott. Then there will be all the fans squawking about why when the Cowboys had a good QB that they let him get away and went with the castoff has been Dalton who is grossly over paid.
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Yes, Tannehill was replaced by an unproven rookie. Just like you said Dalton was. I'm just using the same example. I also agree with you that Dalton's price would go up because other teams that need a QB will probably pay more than 3 million. I think Dalton is a starting QB in the NFL. I don't think he's as good as Dak, mainly because of Dak's ability to take off and straight arm people into the dirt. But I think he'll do fine if our OL holds up with the weapons we have. Any decent QB would. A rookie QB is a wildcard, I agree. But 37.7 million a year isn't.
 

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This says nothing other than he got 400 more yards in the 2nd half than 1st half. Garbage time does not mean playing from behind you simpleton
Your lack of reading comprehension is appalling, but I guess I should of expected a answer like it from a low grade moron with a reading problem.
 

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if your going to use Mac Engel's opinion as the end all be all to an argument then you must know he thinks the Cowboys should sign Dak and should have done it a while back...So I'l take his article as the winner in Garbage time if you take the other six articles he has written as fact Dak should be the Cowboys starting QB for a while.... do we have an accord?
Wasn't meant as a end all just trying to educate a clueless Dak groupie on garbage time stats. I do not have a issue with Dak, I have the issue with over paying for him and the cost to support him , I am also on record in saying I believe Dak will be signed. Again can't sign someone who will not sign. Jerry has boxed himself in the corner so Dak will be here and the same sad results will just keep happening.
 

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Yes, Tannehill was replaced by an unproven rookie. Just like you said Dalton was. I'm just using the same example. I also agree with you that Dalton's price would go up because other teams that need a QB will probably pay more than 3 million. I think Dalton is a starting QB in the NFL. I don't think he's as good as Dak, mainly because of Dak's ability to take off and straight arm people into the dirt. But I think he'll do fine if our OL holds up with the weapons we have. Any decent QB would. A rookie QB is a wildcard, I agree. But 37.7 million a year isn't.


the Question is does the Journeyman, start for me for 2 years, contract hold at 25 mill a year as it was 2 years ago or does it go up. Because if your going to pay Andy Dalton (or any Andy Dalton type) QB 28 mill for 2 years congrats you just saved yourself 6 to 7 mill a year and that's not enough to get the defense up enough to cover the difference in QB play..... Andy will turn the Ball over almost twice as much as Dak does based of his last couple of years... of course at 20 mill a year Andy looks a lot better. Jacoby Brissett makes 28 mill and is an ufa next season, again these numbers are crazy your not getting a decent QB for 20 million, you can get a gamble on a one year show me deal maybe...there's a reason its a gamble
 

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Your lack of reading comprehension is appalling, but I guess I should of expected a answer like it from a low grade moron with a reading problem.
The same guy that wrote that article thinks we should pay dak a long extension.
 

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How do we replace Dak?
Jerry/Stephen comes down with the COVID-19 virus. Purposely high-five players, feigning the spontaneity of the moment.
Players come down with COVID-19.
Backups have to play.
1-15.
Hello, Trevor Lawrence!

P.S., Don't think it's too far-fetched. The Patriots have already got a jumpstart on this scheme. ;)
 

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How do we replace Dak?
Jerry/Stephen comes down with the COVID-19 virus. Purposely high-five players, feigning the spontaneity of the moment.
Players come down with COVID-19.
Backups have to play.
1-15.
Hello, Trevor Lawrence!

P.S., Don't think it's too far-fetched. The Patriots have already got a jumpstart on this scheme. ;)
 

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I have read the posts. I believe them to be unreasonable. But that's me. I am still in a show me state. But I am patient and believe good things are ahead for Dak. But this is not about me.

This is about..........

iu


So tell me how you would handle this. How will you jettison Dak? How will you replace him? How about the fact this team has been built and waiting on the perfect drafted guy will take several seasons? How will you reconcile that?

Truthfully not interested in your assessment of Dak. We can assume here if you actually respond to this you want him gone and you have your reasons

Tell me your plan. Vegas might not take action on anyone really having a plan. I think this is merely grousing.

But you are the GM with the team in its current situation.

How and where do you find the QB you think is a winner and how will you fit that guy into the cap.

Step up to the microphone. Let's hear it.

It is very simple, Dak had 4 years , and did a mediocre job results wise for the most valuable franchise in the world with elite. OL /RB/WR . 1-2 in the playoffs and 1-6 against Playoff teams last year is terrible for a team like the cowboys . The stats look good , but let us be realistic , the NFL offenses are all producing good stats as the system supports the offense and protects the QB . Excuses abound about the reason Dak under performed: Garrett , the defense etc etc . And while these may have been factors, nevertheless, Dak has not ascended and has not taken the team to the next level . 2020 is crucial as he has to prove it , now that his salary is an absolute burden on a team that has more pressing needs .

Simple plan:


1)2020 ; Dak starts , If he gets the team to the SB or CCG , then by all means pay him 35-37 mil a year . if no Super Bowl or CCG , or if he plays mediocre , then :


a)do not offer an exclusive tag , only non exclusive and if he clears.
b) look to trade him if there are takers.
c) if not. let him walk , save the cap to improve the team , especially the D.

2)2021 ; Start Dalton

a) try our DeNucci as well.

b) look into trades for seasoned QBs: some that may be available include : Watson, Rivers, Newton, Mayfield etc

When there is a will , there is a way .
 

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Wasn't meant as a end all just trying to educate a clueless Dak groupie on garbage time stats. I do not have a issue with Dak, I have the issue with over paying for him and the cost to support him , I am also on record in saying I believe Dak will be signed. Again can't sign someone who will not sign. Jerry has boxed himself in the corner so Dak will be here and the same sad results will just keep happening.
Trailing is not garbage time you scrub. Garbage time is in the 4th with no chance of winning the game slinging it all over the field. This means typically down 3 or more scores and into the 4th quarter. Dak last season was 16th in total pass attempts in "garbage time".
 

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It is very simple, Dak had 4 years , and did a mediocre job results wise for the most valuable franchise in the world with elite. OL /RB/WR . 1-2 in the playoffs and 1-6 against Playoff teams last year is terrible for a team like the cowboys . The stats look good , but let us be realistic , the NFL offenses are all producing good stats as the system supports the offense and protects the QB . Excuses abound about the reason Dak under performed: Garrett , the defense etc etc . And while these may have been factors, nevertheless, Dak has not ascended and has not taken the team to the next level . 2020 is crucial as he has to prove it , now that his salary is an absolute burden on a team that has more pressing needs .

Simple plan:


1)2020 ; Dak starts , If he gets the team to the SB or CCG , then by all means pay him 35-37 mil a year . if no Super Bowl or CCG , or if he plays mediocre , then :


a)do not offer an exclusive tag , only non exclusive and if he clears.
b) look to trade him if there are takers.
c) if not. let him walk , save the cap to improve the team , especially the D.

2)2021 ; Start Dalton

a) try our DeNucci as well.

b) look into trades for seasoned QBs: some that may be available include : Watson, Rivers, Newton, Mayfield etc

When there is a will , there is a way .
 

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the Question is does the Journeyman, start for me for 2 years, contract hold at 25 mill a year as it was 2 years ago or does it go up. Because if your going to pay Andy Dalton (or any Andy Dalton type) QB 28 mill for 2 years congrats you just saved yourself 6 to 7 mill a year and that's not enough to get the defense up enough to cover the difference in QB play..... Andy will turn the Ball over almost twice as much as Dak does based of his last couple of years... of course at 20 mill a year Andy looks a lot better. Jacoby Brissett makes 28 mill and is an ufa next season, again these numbers are crazy your not getting a decent QB for 20 million, you can get a gamble on a one year show me deal maybe...there's a reason its a gamble

At this point I'm not sure what we're arguing about. If we get a decent deal with Dak and don't lose our players, fine. I'm just giving an alternative to not being able to pay Dak. I'm not paying Dak 15-20% of our Salcap under any circumstances. He's not Payton Manning anymore than I am Godzilla. So it's a catch 22. And they they had a damn hard time catching him!
 

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I just don't see it being Washington or Detroit. They were both in perfect position to draft a rookie in the 2020 draft.
Theres a difference between Lawrence and the dudes that were there after Burrow this year.

Off the top of my head, I cant think of many teams that would deal the pick as opposed to picking Lawrence.

Cincinnati would be one. Probably Miami.

Obviously teams like KC, but that's moot.

Detroit and Washington would draft Lawrence in a second if they land the top pick and would barely listen to offers, nor should they.
 

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I have read the posts. I believe them to be unreasonable. But that's me. I am still in a show me state. But I am patient and believe good things are ahead for Dak. But this is not about me.

This is about..........

iu


So tell me how you would handle this. How will you jettison Dak? How will you replace him? How about the fact this team has been built and waiting on the perfect drafted guy will take several seasons? How will you reconcile that?

Truthfully not interested in your assessment of Dak. We can assume here if you actually respond to this you want him gone and you have your reasons

Tell me your plan. Vegas might not take action on anyone really having a plan. I think this is merely grousing.

But you are the GM with the team in its current situation.

How and where do you find the QB you think is a winner and how will you fit that guy into the cap.

Step up to the microphone. Let's hear it.
The sooner he’s not the starter, the closer we are to getting back to the SB...period!
 

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At this point I'm not sure what we're arguing about. If we get a decent deal with Dak and don't lose our players, fine. I'm just giving an alternative to not being able to pay Dak. I'm not paying Dak 15-20% of our Salcap under any circumstances. He's not Payton Manning anymore than I am Godzilla. So it's a catch 22. And they they had a damn hard time catching him!


I don't think we are arguing about anything, we are looking at options and how they may turn out, the only difference of opinion we have is if Dak is worth the 15-20% and if that is what quality starting QB's earn...Structure solves a lot of this and I would be surprised if they can't agree on a structure that works unless McCarthy doesn't want Dak and if that's the case i will back the HC decision. Agree on 22 in my book he is the GOAT!!
 
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