Romo had won some playoff games as well but still was labeled as a choker. It could be argued that the big game in 2018 was against the Rams, where they game planned against Dak. Dak worked hard and in 2019 was able to overcome some of the flaws he had in 2018. But still Cowboys, Dak, Romo, and so forth haven't had playoffs success since the 90's. I mean its been so long since the cowboys have been a successful franchise that now some of you guys are thinking that 1 win in the playoffs is a success and something to brag about, whereas others think that going deep into the playoffs is success. You were putting down Dalton, but to me Dak hasn't won the big games either, but then you guys seem to be acting like he is clutch, winning them all the time. So who is spinning?
although individual players can choke and not do their job as they could, ala Dalton....I think Dak played a good game against the rams. the defense got shredded that night in the tune of 250 rushing yards. they couldn't stop them. the defense couldn't get off the field, and couldn't hold them back. I expect the offense to score. but not every drive. I expect the defense to make stops. but not every drive. the defense that night couldn't stop the run, get off the field or stop them from scoring. its difficult and unfair to say, hey defense is sucking it, so my expectations are you score every drive. get a TD every drive. oh, you didn't then I am disappointed. in the end, we came close. despite the 250 yards and defense couldn't make a stop one last time.
and one thing we have seen different about Dak, his ability to rise to the occasion and bring the team back. his teammates respond to that. we have seen him improve. now, in 2019, my expectations and predictions before the season was between 6-9 and 9-7 team. a lame duck coach. on the last year of his contract. desparate, desparate moves by forcing Kellen Moore a coach with all of one year experience to be the OC. Jerry on record saying that kellen has control and will report to him on play calling conflicts, etc. defensive coaches fighting on the side line. botched game management after botched game management (minny, NO, NE). the distrust between offense and defense.
it was quite dysfunctional. are we surprised to end up 8-8? in that kind of environment? why everyone puts the entire onus of 2019 on Dak is beyond me. Where is Garrett's Responsibility? Where is Moore Respondibility? where is Jerry's Responsibility? where is defenses responsibility? Where was Zeke's responsibility? everyone clearly pointed the finger at Dak, expecting him to overcome all the organizational short comings. Tell me who could have given same circumstances...we certainly have seen it in other organizations like GB as well.
and Dak hasn't won the big game...is not indication that he can not and will not. if the first 4 years are indication of what future bears, then Peyton Manning was 0-4 in the playoffs. Brees got dumped by his team and Miami said no thanks. his first few years in NO weren't exactly one of celebrations. there is plenty, plenty of other examples...
