Twitter: McCarthy: Dak is not in a slump

[CowboyFrog]

Anyone that has played sports at any levels know that things like this happen....he's in a funk, but he will bounce back from it. Many of us go through it in everyday life....his defense had his back this week....he'll bounce back!

Come on Ranching you know he has to suck they NEED to be right about what they said before..ITS OF THE UP MOST IMPORTANCE!!!!

 

[gimmesix]

He's not. The offensive line is.

Can't agree with you. There have been multiple throws Dak has missed where the protection was just fine. The offensive line hasn't been as good as it has needed to be, the receivers have dropped passes, the running game hasn't been near as successful, but Dak has also been off.

It's easy to lame Dak being off on those other factors, but those other factors also are hurt by Dak being off. Hit some of those passes where he has had time and open receivers and the defenses start backing out of the box and putting more players in coverage.

 

[Whirlwin]

These guys are "savvy".

Explain why Zack Martin can’t get downfield to make a second level block. If you can’t run. You can’t pass. And vice versa. We have zero running game. The old line sucks at blocking

 

[Doomsday]

I heard yesterday that Cowboys receivers are something like 26th in the league in gaining separation.

Does not excuse Dak's play, but his receivers are not giving him open targets either

How is that even possible the way Amari runs routes?

 

[Denim Chicken]

Why do you think Zack Martin is not getting 10 yards downfield on a second level block anymore. I think it’s because he needs to help the center.

You mean the same center we've had all year?

 

[75boyz]

The GM and coach now both making sure to defend Dak. It’s not him, it’s the receivers, it’s the o line, it’s the play calling, etc.

the expectations for Dak have always just been too high. He’s a mid range QB and people want to make him into one of the best. Now he’s paid like the best as well, so those expectations are even higher. Being paid more doesn’t increase your ability as a football player though.

This is another example of one of my one liner faves from this board by CaptainCrash. It concerns Jerry's philosophy on giving un-deserved contracts.

I'm paraphrasing a bit but it's "Maybe if I pay him more we'll win."

Too funny yet sad.

But also true.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Why do you think Zack Martin is not getting 10 yards downfield on a second level block anymore. I think it’s because he needs to help the center. You can’t run the ball if there aren’t any holes. You can’t pass the ball if they’re playing man coverage safety under because we can’t run. Does anybody understand this freaking game

Very obvious to see. Me thinks many are in denial and still believe this Oline is one of the best in the game. Clearly, it's not.

 

[Whirlwin]

You mean the same center we've had all year?

Yes the same one all year. He’s not holding his blocks any longer is he injured I don’t know. But he’s not doing it. Maybe he hast to help the left guard. You’re not working together how do you not see that

 

[America's Cowboy]

You mean the same center we've had all year?

Yes, who keeps struggling even though this is his second year starting.

 

[Whirlwin]

Yes, who keeps struggling even though this is his second year starting.

I’m thinking it’s because he has to happen to help the left guard. . But he’s not holding his block for whatever reason. He might’ve done it before but he’s not now

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Yeah I laughed at him to

He's making fun of you, but you don't realize it

 

[Whirlwin]

I can’t remember the last time there was a clean pocket for Prescott to step up into. No he’s moving left right forwards and backwards

 

[Batman1980]

I can't remember the last time the offense took the field and I was expecting 6 points.

 

[Whirlwin]

He's making fun of you, but you don't realize it

No he’s making fun of you but you don’t realize it. He’s not that stupid. Lol

 

[Denim Chicken]

I can’t remember the last time there was a clean pocket for Prescott to step up into. No he’s moving left right forwards and backwards

This one was pretty clean

 

[irishline]

Same thing with us the game went into overtime. We didn’t let it. If you only had a freaking clue

Here is a clue, that was because of our defense not our QB. Brady didn't throw a pick 6 with less than 4 minutes left up by 13, then follow it up with a 3 and out (the 3rd 3 and out in a row wrapped around that pick 6). We ran a total of 11 plays total during the 4 drives wrapped around that comeback.

Buffalo may have come back but Tampa only 3 and outed one time during it. The defense just let Buffalo march down the field time after time.

 

[Whirlwin]

How is that even possible the way Amari runs routes?

Because they’re playing a safety underneath. That’s why They’re stocking in the box

 

[Whirlwin]

This one was pretty clean

Show me 10 more maybe that’ll prove your point. Consistency is it there

 

[America's Cowboy]

He's making fun of you, but you don't realize it

You don't realize the reverse psychology @Whirlwin was using against you and Risen. lol

 

[KJJ]

He hasn’t played well since he returned from the calf injury. Looks like a slump to me.