Zero chance Rush takes Dak's job

[gimmesix]

I hate to break it to some of you but Cooper Rush isn’t our future.

He's not, but he could be proving that Dak isn't, either. Prescott really can't afford to come back and play poorly if he's put in while Rush is playing well. It would be one of those situation where the only thing has changed would be the QB, so Dak has to at least match Rush's level, although playing above it would be preferred for the player you consider your franchise QB. If the offense doesn't operate as well with Prescott in there, then the blame falls squarely on his shoulders.

 

[Ken]

Cooper Rush Contract Breakdowns, Salary Cap Figures, …

Cooper Rush signed a 2 year, $1,955,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including an average annual salary of $977,500. In 2022, Rush will earn a base salary of $1,035,000, while carrying a cap hit of $977,500.
So your probably right after this season

Ah, i didn't realize he signed a multi-year deal. Good...

 

[KJJ]

He's not, but he could be proving that Dak isn't, either. Prescott really can't afford to come back and play poorly if he's put in while Rush is playing well. It would be one of those situation where the only thing has changed would be the QB, so Dak has to at least match Rush's level, although playing above it would be preferred for the player you consider your franchise QB. If the offense doesn't operate as well with Prescott in there, then the blame falls squarely on his shoulders.

Dak was never and will never be Tom Brady. Cooper Rush has been compared in some form or fashion way too many times to Tom Brady the past week. It’s just par for the course on this board.

 

[USArmyVet]

Ah, i didn't realize he signed a multi-year deal. Good...

He didn't....Rush is an UFA after this season.

 

[gimmesix]

Dak was never and will never be Tom Brady. Cooper Rush has been compared in some form or fashion way too many times to Tom Brady the past week. It’s just par for the course on this board.

The question with Dak isn't whether he's Brady, but whether he can play like a top QB again. We have evidence that he could, but it's hard to say where he is right now. His game went downhill after the calf injury last year and didn't pick up against Tampa. Doesn't mean it won't, especially since the offense overall seems to be playing better than it did in that game (against the best defense we've faced).

We've just established a base line with Rush for what this offense should be able to do, so Dak has to at least meet that baseline and should actually raise it as a high-paid franchise QB. I believe that he will unless there is something physically or mentally wrong with him.

 

[Ken]

So do you think Dak beating up on the NFC Least is tough competition? What did he do against the rest of the NFL?

Dak vs. NFC Least in his career: 25-6

Dak vs. rest of NFL in his career: 28-27

Wow...you guys reach SO hard.

Did you know that the GREAT Joe Burrow is a career 13-15-1?

Did you know that the prodigy Justin Herbert is a career 16-19? Never even made the playoffs.

Remember when Brady and the Pats used to beat up on the AFC least? FOR YEARS.....

Mahomes is 22-3 vs the AFC West in his career. For them it is ok.

 

[Captain-Crash]

hum, where's dak so better than rush.
oh, better at getting scared because he can't read defenses. that's over rate, look at his stats.


a couple months before dak was being said he was as good as mahomes and rodgers, now he's not even as good as rush.

 

[KJJ]

The question with Dak isn't whether he's Brady, but whether he can play like a top QB again.

That’s the burning question and I’m not so sure he can, at least consistently with what he has around him on offense. Plus he appears to have lost his confidence. His game became very inconsistent after he returned from the calf injury last season. He hasn’t played well the last two games in the playoffs and the season opener. He only signed a four-year contract and won’t be seeing a third one if he’s play doesn’t get back to the level it was. The Cowboys certainly didn’t do them any favors moving on from Amari Cooper.

 

[Ken]

hum, where's dak so better than rush.
oh, better at getting scared because he can't read defenses. that's over rate, look at his stats.


a couple months before dak was being said he was as good as mahomes and rodgers, now he's not even as good as rush.

He is better at literally everything.

Sorry if you think otherwise. 3 games is never equal to 7 years of evidence.

 

[USArmyVet]

Wow...you guys reach SO hard.

Did you know that the GREAT Joe Burrow is a career 13-15-1?

Did you know that the prodigy Justin Herbert is a career 16-19? Never even made the playoffs.

Remember when Brady and the Pats used to beat up on the AFC least? FOR YEARS.....

Mahomes is 22-3 vs the AFC West in his career. For them it is ok.

Burrows and Herbert have been in the league only a few years but are in divisions with the likes of KC, Denver, Raiders, Steelers, and Ravens.....a bit tougher than the NFC Least.
Brady is 90-22 in his career against the AFC East....and against the rest of the NFL he is 155-54.
As for Mahomes, yes he has a 22-3 record vs. the AFC West....and against the rest of the league he is 30-11.......just saying.

 

[gimmesix]

That’s the burning question and I’m not so sure he can, at least consistently with what he has around him on offense. Plus he appears to have lost his confidence. His game became very inconsistent after he returned from the calf injury last season. He hasn’t played well the last two games in the playoffs and the season opener. He only signed a four-year contract and won’t be seeing a third one if he’s play doesn’t get back to the level it was. The Cowboys certainly didn’t do them any favors moving on from Amari Cooper.

Although I know our fans are riding a high with Rush right now, I have a hard time believing that he could take us very far even with an outstanding defense. I could be wrong, because I didn't think after the preseason he even deserved to be on the team.

If we're going to have any chance of making noise this season, it's going to be with Prescott returning to how he was playing before the calf injury. Like you, I'm not sure that he can.

 

[Chuck 54]

How dumb would they look if Rush wins a few more games, Dak comes back and Dallas begins losing? While Dak is a better QB than Rush in most measurables, clearly something is going on that has allowed Rush to help Dallas succeed.

The only thing really going on is Dallas lost to a better team with a great defense and a star WR who made just enough plays. Then Dallas won two games against subpar opponents with some real issues on the OL and underperforming defenses. I don’t think for a second that swapping out the QBs would have changed any outcomes. Further, I believe either QB should be able to do enough to beat the Commanders if our defense shows up, and neither QB has the weapons or roster to defeat the Eagles.

 

[Flamma]

How dumb would they look if Rush wins a few more games, Dak comes back and Dallas begins losing? While Dak is a better QB than Rush in most measurables, clearly something is going on that has allowed Rush to help Dallas succeed.

The timing on this is really bad. Dak is expected back for the Rams game. If Dallas loses that game and Dak looks like week1, what a mess.

If he comes back for the Eagles game, and Rush looked bad against the Rams, any controversy would be over, win or lose against the Eagles. The other possibility in that scenario, I don't even want to entertain it.

 

[Silverz1972]

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[Captain-Crash]

the team is rallying around Rush, and playing like a team. Don't ruin the chemistry by bringing back the excuse guy.

 

[USArmyVet]

The only thing really going on is Dallas lost to a better team with a great defense and a star WR who made just enough plays. Then Dallas won two games against subpar opponents with some real issues on the OL and underperforming defenses. I don’t think for a second that swapping out the QBs would have changed any outcomes. Further, I believe either QB should be able to do enough to beat the Commanders if out defense shows up, and neither QB has the weapons or roster to defeat the Eagles.

I find it amazing people gloat about Dak's record against the NFC Least to prop him up yet then then around and denounce weak teams when Rush is winning. Sad.

 

[starfan1]

So do you think Dak beating up on the NFC Least is tough competition? What did he do against the rest of the NFL?

Dak vs. NFC Least in his career: 25-6

Dak vs. rest of NFL in his career: 28-27

I’m not the one pumping rush as better than Dak you guys are
This conversation started with there must be a reason and for this year it’s because he has played inferior comp

all you’re yammering don’t make rush better .the defense is better and the run game appears to be better

 

[KJJ]

Although I know our fans are riding a high with Rush right now, I have a hard time believing that he could take us very far even with an outstanding defense. I could be wrong, because I didn't think after the preseason he even deserved to be on the team.

If we're going to have any chance of making noise this season, it's going to be with Prescott returning to how he was playing before the calf injury. Like you, I'm not sure that he can.

He won’t be able to, even if the defense continues to play at a very high level because at some point we’re going need to score 24+ to beat a good team and QB. No defense can keep holding opponents down every week to mostly FGs. Even the great 85 Bears defense got it handed to them by a great QB. Eventually Cooper Rush is going to have to have the type of game he had against Minnesota last season for us to compete against a real good team. We’re only scoring one or two TDs each week, that’s not going to cut it for long. The key has been we’re only giving up one or two TDs per week.

 

[KJJ]

Before all these Brady/Cooper Rush comparisons, the funniest comparison I saw was a few years ago when a fan called Gavin Escobar a poor man’s Gronk.

 

[USArmyVet]

I’m not the one pumping rush as better than Dak you guys are
This conversation started with there must be a reason and for this year it’s because he has played inferior comp

Where did I say Rush is better than Dak? I simply pointed out that Rush is playing within the system Moore is providing and for Dallas to succeed Dak needs to do the same thing.