Dak Prescott is better than you think he is

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The front office has generally done an excellent job ever since Prescott was drafted. Some people criticise the front office for various reasons (which makes little sense to me) but other than letting go of Byron Jones and even then I can understand for financial reasons, I can't really disagree with too many signings. E.g. Quinn was a good deal last season and now Griffin this term. Good value, they don't overpay. Looking at the market rate, I don't think Lawrence was overpaid and Elliott effectively has two years remaining on his contract before being able to move on should it be the right decision. One point worth making about Zeke is that he carries the ball over 300 times a season pro rata, it's not a gimmicky role whereby he gets to come in and make the big play after the yard hards have been accumulated by someone else. 300 carries a season.

We haven't wasted draft picks by moving up for busts like Magic Mo Claibone.

Very efficiently run team in recent years.
Our 2017, 2018, and 2019 drafts overall have probably been below average collectively. Along with terrible free agent signings along the way. Front office made 2 good moves that was amari and quinn. both were trades using draft picks.
 

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Our 2017, 2018, and 2019 drafts overall have probably been below average collectively. Along with terrible free agent signings along the way. Front office made 2 good moves that was amari and quinn. both were trades using draft picks.
I wouldn’t agree
Just look at 2018 draft
3 starters and all but one player still in the nfl
That’s is not a below avg draft
 

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I wouldn’t agree
Just look at 2018 draft
3 starters and all but one player still in the nfl
That’s is not a below avg draft
LVE had one good year and one bad year also injured. Connor williams is a backup tbh that had to start. Gallup is a great pick in the 3rd. but i said collectively all 3 years one decent draft surrounded by 2 bad ones is still below average.
 

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The front office has generally done an excellent job ever since Prescott was drafted. Some people criticise the front office for various reasons (which makes little sense to me) but other than letting go of Byron Jones and even then I can understand for financial reasons, I can't really disagree with too many signings. E.g. Quinn was a good deal last season and now Griffin this term. Good value, they don't overpay. Looking at the market rate, I don't think Lawrence was overpaid and Elliott effectively has two years remaining on his contract before being able to move on should it be the right decision. One point worth making about Zeke is that he carries the ball over 300 times a season pro rata, it's not a gimmicky role whereby he gets to come in and make the big play after the yard hards have been accumulated by someone else. 300 carries a season.

We haven't wasted draft picks by moving up for busts like Magic Mo Claibone.

Very efficiently run team in recent years.
Hello!!!!

What about our 2017 1st round pick with Taco and 2nd round pick last year ( our 1st pick) Hill. Both bust.
 

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Our 2017, 2018, and 2019 drafts overall have probably been below average collectively. Along with terrible free agent signings along the way. Front office made 2 good moves that was amari and quinn. both were trades using draft picks.
How many teams nail their drafts every season?

Awuzie, Lewis and Woods have been solid contributors and this season will make or break them really as to their true value.

The jury is still out on Connor Williams.

LVE is a pro bowl LB when healthy.

Gallup is a legit WR2.

2019 draft is still work in progress with Amari Cooper as effectively our first round pick who is widely regarded as a top 10-15 WR.

Collins (arguably our best O lineman for periods last season) and Jones (All Pro corner) came in 2015 as well. Martin and Lawrence came in 2014. Granted I stated since 2016 but realistically the 2014 and 2015 drafts have been a part of the previous four seasons..

Cobb, Quinn were excellent value in free agency.

Mayowa led the team in sacks in 2017.

Admittedly Hurns was horrific value and Carroll was pointless but we didn't really spend big money in free agency - a mistake arguably yes but to balance it out we haven't spunked our junk on exactly that.

My biggest disappointment was the Taco Charlton pick. I probably watch less than 1% of college games compared with our scouts but along with most people on here, his selection was called out as being dreadful at the time. Just beyond comprehension really.

The general consensus is that the 2020 draft was strong but obviously .

My point being that we have come a long way since the draft class of 2012.

We have had good teams all of the past four seasons.
 

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Why post this? we've had a long time to discuss his performance to date.

What we need now is new performances to evaluate. Will be plenty of time to discuss once we have them.
 

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How many teams nail their drafts every season?

Awuzie, Lewis and Woods have been solid contributors and this season will make or break them really as to their true value.

The jury is still out on Connor Williams.

LVE is a pro bowl LB when healthy.

Gallup is a legit WR2.

2019 draft is still work in progress with Amari Cooper as effectively our first round pick who is widely regarded as a top 10-15 WR.

Collins (arguably our best O lineman for periods last season) and Jones (All Pro corner) came in 2015 as well. Martin and Lawrence came in 2014. Granted I stated since 2016 but realistically the 2014 and 2015 drafts have been a part of the previous four seasons..

Cobb, Quinn were excellent value in free agency.

Mayowa led the team in sacks in 2017.

Admittedly Hurns was horrific value and Carroll was pointless but we didn't really spend big money in free agency - a mistake arguably yes but to balance it out we haven't spunked our junk on exactly that.

My biggest disappointment was the Taco Charlton pick. I probably watch less than 1% of college games compared with our scouts but along with most people on here, his selection was called out as being dreadful at the time. Just beyond comprehension really.

The general consensus is that the 2020 draft was strong but obviously .

My point being that we have come a long way since the draft class of 2012.

We have had good teams all of the past four seasons.
Out of awuzie, lewis, and woods. Only one should get a 2nd contract but it will be measly. Those 3 probably aren't starting elsewhere. Other than maybe a nickel spot.

Connor williams will end up being a backup lineman
LVE jury is out. He can play but now will the body hold up.
Gallup solid wr2

2019 draft is basically dependant on mcgovern

Quinn was a trade
cobb was a good fa signing and that was it lol.

mayowa led the team in sacks but that doesn't say much our d line has sucked for years.

We have 1 pro bowl caliber drafted in the past 3 drafts before 2020. And we aren't even sure if he'll be able to stay injury free.
 

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Dak Bait alert!!!

WARNING WARNING!!!!

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Dak Bait oooorrrr Dakbate?
 

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I don’t pretend to be an expert in evaluating overall NFL talent of a player. In fact, I’ve stated just the opposite many many times in the past. I’ve been watching the Cowboys and the NFL since the 60’s. What laymen like me always do is focus on the QB. So after over 50 years of watching NFL games one thing I have learned is what makes a great NFL QB. Of course you have to have the physical traits to withstand the punishment the position incurs. Dak is 6’2” 238lbs. Check. You have to have the arm strength to make all the NFL throws. Check. You have to be accurate. Dak has a 65.8 career completion rate and amongst the highest at 20 yard throws plus. Check. But most of all and the most important is that a QB has to have an intense desire to succeed. An intense competiveness to refuse to give up. It doesn’t matter if you have the rest, if a QB doesn’t give a **** about being successful he won’t. Some call it moxie. Whatever you want to call it, the greats have it. Montana, Brees, Brady, Elway, Staubach, Aikman, Manning. Name one of the greats and the common thread is this intense desire to succeed. Dak has that and will soon me considered by everyone as elite. Everyone except the well known haters here who continue to make ***** of themselves every time they crap on Dak.
 
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