My First Ever Dak Thread

[Chuck 54]

I love Dak Prescott. There are better QBs in the NFL, but I wouldn’t trade him for any of them. Irrational, but that’s me.

Most of the recent Dak posts are ridiculous. Many stupidly say this is what they always knew he was. Many others want to blame any and everything for his recent struggles. Anyone who knows squat about football and listens to those who do knows Dak has had stretches where he has been elite, and yes, the MVP roll he was on early in the year was legit. Those who claim otherwise don’t deserve the respect of your response to their silly, ignorant agenda driven posts.

That said, anyone who knows anything about football and listens to those who do knows Dak is currently in a funk. He’s having a bad run where he’s making bad decisions, rushing the plays, not staying composed with his mechanics. It happens to all QBs. He has three weeks to start finding his stride and improving his play. It is unlikely that he will suddenly turn around and play at the elite level he was at early this season, but he must improve.

It’s not the OL or the lack of a run game; It’s not the receivers or the play-calling. We have all seen Dak play extremely well with and without a run game, behind a crappy OL, with backup receivers, with plenty of drops, and with head scratching play calls. When it’s obvious he’s playing well, it’s easy to then pinpoint the OL not giving time for plays to develop or drives ending because of penalties or dropped passes or insane play calls. Dak needs to slow it down, see what he sees pre-snap, but also adjust to what he sees post-snap, step up in the pocket, slide in the pocket to buy time, keep his feet under him and have good mechanics. The answer cannot always be get rid of the ball quickly.

We’ve seen him play his game many times, but right now he is NOT playing well. Winning or losing and success in the playoffs is not on hm alone. But if he continues to play poorly, he definitely shoulders a huge, disproportionate share of the blame, as he should.

But if you want to discuss with silly, emotional, irrational comments about him being a poor QB, that he’s always been a poor QB, don’t expect a response from me. If you want to discuss why he’s currently playing at a poor QB level, bring it because that is certainly fair.

I don’t know if Dak will pull out of it or not, nor to what degree he will right the ship, but at 9-4 and the playoffs on the horizon, I’m certainly hopeful that he will get back to 75% of what he was to start the season to make the playoffs a fun experience.

 

[Clove]

Starts with coaching. Get his confidence back in what he's seeing and be intentional, meaning, when you see something, attack it immediately. He was slow to attack against WFT, he's over thinking things and not trusting anything around him.

 

[Streifenkarl]

I love Dak Prescott. There are better QBs in the NFL, but I wouldn’t trade him for any of them. Irrational, but that’s me.

Most of the recent Dak posts are ridiculous. Many stupidly say this is what they always knew he was. Many others want to blame any and everything for his recent struggles. Anyone who knows squat about football and listens to those who do knows Dak has had stretches where he has been elite, and yes, the MVP roll he was on early in the year was legit. Those who claim otherwise don’t deserve the respect of your response to their silly, ignorant agenda driven posts.

That said, anyone who knows anything about football and listens to those who do knows Dak is currently in a funk. He’s having a bad run where he’s making bad decisions, rushing the plays, not staying composed with his mechanics. It happens to all QBs. He has three weeks to start finding his stride and improving his play. It is unlikely that he will suddenly turn around and play at the elite level he was at early this season, but he must improve.

It’s not the OL or the lack of a run game; It’s not the receivers or the play-calling. We have all seen Dak play extremely well with and without a run game, behind a crappy OL, with backup receivers, with plenty of drops, and with head scratching play calls. When it’s obvious he’s playing well, it’s easy to then pinpoint the OL not giving time for plays to develop or drives ending because of penalties or dropped passes or insane play calls. Dak needs to slow it down, see what he sees pre-snap, but also adjust to what he sees post-snap, step up in the pocket, slide in the pocket to buy time, keep his feet under him and have good mechanics. The answer cannot always be get rid of the ball quickly.

We’ve seen him play his game many times, but right now he is NOT playing well. Winning or losing and success in the playoffs is not on hm alone. But if he continues to play poorly, he definitely shoulders a huge, disproportionate share of the blame, as he should.

But if you want to discuss with silly, emotional, irrational comments about him being a poor QB, that he’s always been a poor QB, don’t expect a response from me. If you want to discuss why he’s currently playing at a poor QB level, bring it because that is certainly fair.

I don’t know if Dak will pull out of it or not, nor to what degree he will right the ship, but at 9-4 and the playoffs on the horizon, I’m certainly hopeful that he will get back to 75% of what he was to start the season to make the playoffs a fun experience.

In short: He sucks at the moment but I'm still fine with him being our QB.

Yup, this is the way I see it also. Now who's gonna fix it? That slump has gone on for three games too many.

 

[john van brocklin]

I love Dak Prescott. There are better QBs in the NFL, but I wouldn’t trade him for any of them. Irrational, but that’s me.

Most of the recent Dak posts are ridiculous. Many stupidly say this is what they always knew he was. Many others want to blame any and everything for his recent struggles. Anyone who knows squat about football and listens to those who do knows Dak has had stretches where he has been elite, and yes, the MVP roll he was on early in the year was legit. Those who claim otherwise don’t deserve the respect of your response to their silly, ignorant agenda driven posts.

That said, anyone who knows anything about football and listens to those who do knows Dak is currently in a funk. He’s having a bad run where he’s making bad decisions, rushing the plays, not staying composed with his mechanics. It happens to all QBs. He has three weeks to start finding his stride and improving his play. It is unlikely that he will suddenly turn around and play at the elite level he was at early this season, but he must improve.

It’s not the OL or the lack of a run game; It’s not the receivers or the play-calling. We have all seen Dak play extremely well with and without a run game, behind a crappy OL, with backup receivers, with plenty of drops, and with head scratching play calls. When it’s obvious he’s playing well, it’s easy to then pinpoint the OL not giving time for plays to develop or drives ending because of penalties or dropped passes or insane play calls. Dak needs to slow it down, see what he sees pre-snap, but also adjust to what he sees post-snap, step up in the pocket, slide in the pocket to buy time, keep his feet under him and have good mechanics. The answer cannot always be get rid of the ball quickly.

We’ve seen him play his game many times, but right now he is NOT playing well. Winning or losing and success in the playoffs is not on hm alone. But if he continues to play poorly, he definitely shoulders a huge, disproportionate share of the blame, as he should.

But if you want to discuss with silly, emotional, irrational comments about him being a poor QB, that he’s always been a poor QB, don’t expect a response from me. If you want to discuss why he’s currently playing at a poor QB level, bring it because that is certainly fair.

I don’t know if Dak will pull out of it or not, nor to what degree he will right the ship, but at 9-4 and the playoffs on the horizon, I’m certainly hopeful that he will get back to 75% of what he was to start the season to make the playoffs a fun experience.

I hope whatever is bothering Dak gets fixed soon!
We have hitched our wagon to him for better or worse .
As Dak goes, so go the Cowboys and I want playoff Success !

 

[CowboysExchange]

Dak turned into a Frog the minute he quit running w his legs.

Cam Newton did also

Without that element of his game he'll be avg at best

Run Dak run

 

[fivetwos]

I love Dak Prescott. There are better QBs in the NFL, but I wouldn’t trade him for any of them. Irrational, but that’s me.

Most of the recent Dak posts are ridiculous. Many stupidly say this is what they always knew he was. Many others want to blame any and everything for his recent struggles. Anyone who knows squat about football and listens to those who do knows Dak has had stretches where he has been elite, and yes, the MVP roll he was on early in the year was legit. Those who claim otherwise don’t deserve the respect of your response to their silly, ignorant agenda driven posts.

That said, anyone who knows anything about football and listens to those who do knows Dak is currently in a funk. He’s having a bad run where he’s making bad decisions, rushing the plays, not staying composed with his mechanics. It happens to all QBs. He has three weeks to start finding his stride and improving his play. It is unlikely that he will suddenly turn around and play at the elite level he was at early this season, but he must improve.

It’s not the OL or the lack of a run game; It’s not the receivers or the play-calling. We have all seen Dak play extremely well with and without a run game, behind a crappy OL, with backup receivers, with plenty of drops, and with head scratching play calls. When it’s obvious he’s playing well, it’s easy to then pinpoint the OL not giving time for plays to develop or drives ending because of penalties or dropped passes or insane play calls. Dak needs to slow it down, see what he sees pre-snap, but also adjust to what he sees post-snap, step up in the pocket, slide in the pocket to buy time, keep his feet under him and have good mechanics. The answer cannot always be get rid of the ball quickly.

We’ve seen him play his game many times, but right now he is NOT playing well. Winning or losing and success in the playoffs is not on hm alone. But if he continues to play poorly, he definitely shoulders a huge, disproportionate share of the blame, as he should.

But if you want to discuss with silly, emotional, irrational comments about him being a poor QB, that he’s always been a poor QB, don’t expect a response from me. If you want to discuss why he’s currently playing at a poor QB level, bring it because that is certainly fair.

I don’t know if Dak will pull out of it or not, nor to what degree he will right the ship, but at 9-4 and the playoffs on the horizon, I’m certainly hopeful that he will get back to 75% of what he was to start the season to make the playoffs a fun experience.

Good post.

I think it's all about confidence.

He looks to be rushing things when he doesn't need to.

Yesterday is when I realized he is really scared of getting hurt again, and it's quite evident.

He needs to let it loose and play to win. He is scared and reverting to his Garrett roots and playing not to lose.

 

[Whirlwin]

Zack Martin our best lineman, he can’t get to the second level blocking. He’s helping the center. Because he is helping the left guard. So first of all there’s no running game. So I don’t know How you can have A consistent passing game without it and vice a versa . Prescott obviously is having some kind of issue. I say sit him for two weeks. You’ll have two games left to get in rhythm.

 

[NotForLong]

I love Dak Prescott. There are better QBs in the NFL, but I wouldn’t trade him for any of them. Irrational, but that’s me.

Most of the recent Dak posts are ridiculous. Many stupidly say this is what they always knew he was. Many others want to blame any and everything for his recent struggles. Anyone who knows squat about football and listens to those who do knows Dak has had stretches where he has been elite, and yes, the MVP roll he was on early in the year was legit. Those who claim otherwise don’t deserve the respect of your response to their silly, ignorant agenda driven posts.

That said, anyone who knows anything about football and listens to those who do knows Dak is currently in a funk. He’s having a bad run where he’s making bad decisions, rushing the plays, not staying composed with his mechanics. It happens to all QBs. He has three weeks to start finding his stride and improving his play. It is unlikely that he will suddenly turn around and play at the elite level he was at early this season, but he must improve.

It’s not the OL or the lack of a run game; It’s not the receivers or the play-calling. We have all seen Dak play extremely well with and without a run game, behind a crappy OL, with backup receivers, with plenty of drops, and with head scratching play calls. When it’s obvious he’s playing well, it’s easy to then pinpoint the OL not giving time for plays to develop or drives ending because of penalties or dropped passes or insane play calls. Dak needs to slow it down, see what he sees pre-snap, but also adjust to what he sees post-snap, step up in the pocket, slide in the pocket to buy time, keep his feet under him and have good mechanics. The answer cannot always be get rid of the ball quickly.

We’ve seen him play his game many times, but right now he is NOT playing well. Winning or losing and success in the playoffs is not on hm alone. But if he continues to play poorly, he definitely shoulders a huge, disproportionate share of the blame, as he should.

But if you want to discuss with silly, emotional, irrational comments about him being a poor QB, that he’s always been a poor QB, don’t expect a response from me. If you want to discuss why he’s currently playing at a poor QB level, bring it because that is certainly fair.

I don’t know if Dak will pull out of it or not, nor to what degree he will right the ship, but at 9-4 and the playoffs on the horizon, I’m certainly hopeful that he will get back to 75% of what he was to start the season to make the playoffs a fun experience.

 

[Whirlwin]

Good post.

I think it's all about confidence.

He looks to be rushing things when he doesn't need to.

Yesterday is when I realized he is really scared of getting hurt again, and it's quite evident.

He needs to let it loose and play to win. He is scared and reverting to his Garrett roots and playing not to lose.

He was so tentative. Hesitant on everything. I don’t know like he was on drugs lol

 

[Fastpitch Dad]

Fair post, well done.

I am really hoping (I hope we all are) that he breaks out of this funk in the next month. All players, every sport, level, etc. go through it. Sometimes a baseball looks like a basketball to a hitter, other times it looks like a BB. I don't believe he's injured, just my opinion, he's pushing now to make something happen. Hopefully it's something a really good game can cure.

I think if we get him back on track that we have way more than a puncher's chance of winning it all this year. The beginning of this year was when he finally had won me over. Never thought of him as bad, just seen warts that worried me. Here's to his confidence coming back and we go rolling into the playoffs.

 

[Mk2_Cowboys]

How did Tom Brady and Derek Carr do against WFT defense last few weeks ? Shut down and lost thats how they did .
Dak hasn't been the same since calf injury and Moore does not do him any favors but the response to dak after this game has been way over the top

 

[CouchCoach]

Thank you, Chuck 54. I was assigned the list to keep of members that had not started a Dak thread and you were the last on the list and now I can check that off.

Please feel free to start a "Jones must hire a GM" thread as there are only 3 of you left on that list.

 

[Bobhaze]

As long as I’ve been a Cowboys fan…since 1964 when I was 6 years old…one of the most reliable aspects of Cowboys fandom is whoever is playing qb- even Roger Staubach- is usually the most criticized lightening rod player every single year. Never fails.

 

[Whirlwin]

Fair post, well done.

I am really hoping (I hope we all are) that he breaks out of this funk in the next month. All players, every sport, level, etc. go through it. Sometimes a baseball looks like a basketball to a hitter, other times it looks like a BB. I don't believe he's injured, just my opinion, he's pushing now to make something happen. Hopefully it's something a really good game can cure.

I think if we get him back on track that we have way more than a puncher's chance of winning it all this year. The beginning of this year was when he finally had won me over. Never thought of him as bad, just seen warts that worried me. Here's to his confidence coming back and we go rolling into the playoffs.

Welcome to the forum my cowboy brother. We battle, we have fun. Most of us respect one another. There are some real clowns here though. Trolls on purpose. All they do is hate on Prescott and they don’t talk any football

 

[Calvin2Tony2Emmitt2Julius]

Dak is playing like booty right now, I've been a cowboys fan since 1971and I've seen ALL my qbs go through it. From Roger throwing boneheaded ints to Pittsburg. To Danny wetting the bed in NFC Championship games on and on
Dak will either get it right, or he will get left. Thats the nature of the nfl..People taking joy at his demise with their he is what he has always been BS. I have not the the time or the patience to address their issues.
Who would have thought at 9-4 we would even be discussing this

 

[Whirlwin]

As long as I’ve been a Cowboys fan…since 1964 when I was 6 years old…one of the most reliable aspects of Cowboys fandom is whoever is playing qb- even Roger Staubach- is usually the most criticized lightening rod player every single year. Never fails.

And rightfully so probably. I think we all have the same goal here. Sure we battle, I respect most of the people I don’t agree with. But there are also some true consistent trolls. That make you wish you could crawl to the screen

 

[Whirlwin]

Thank you, Chuck 54. I was assigned the list to keep of members that had not started a Dak thread and you were the last on the list and now I can check that off.

Please feel free to start a "Jones must hire a GM" thread as there are only 3 of you left on that list.

I don’t think I’ve ever started a Prescott thread

 

[Ranching]

 

[CouchCoach]

I don’t think I’ve ever started a Prescott thread

I'll start a new list with you at the top in a crazy reverse alpha kitschy way.

 

[Ranched]

MEANWHILE....Dak's trending & before Kim K.
Quick! Somebody tell @PAPPYDOG.
Keep on hating haters. Dak isn't going away anytime soon!