Dak and the elephant in the room

[nightrain]

I can't really make an assessment on Dak this year from 2 starts, both of which came with long stretches of no game action. I did see a better arm today than what Rush has. Keep running the ball like they did today (32r-25p). Dak will be much more effective not throwing the ball 40 times a game.

 

[khiladi]

How did Dak kill drives? Not his fault they couldn't convert third and shorts on the ground.

It absolutely is, because Gus makes it predictable for defenses.

 

[TheCoolFan]

Slow starts have been Dak's MO for years now, especially in playoff games. By January, the good teams know all of your tendencies and can expose them.

 

[lwehlers]

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Dak hasn’t been right for over half a season.

Hopefully he can put it together.

dak looked like he did against tampa the first three quarters then finally started to get it together. he needs to get the ball out sooner and make some quick throws instead of waiting for the big play. rush did a great job of getting short throws to keep the offense moving dak needs to do more of that. some of it is the oc play call also moore need to call more screens and quick throws and quit call so many deep passing plays.

 

[texbumthelife]

Dak when healthy and in a groove is a top-15 QB. Dak when rusty and/or injured in any way is a bottom-15 QB.

 

[starfan1]

Last week just win baby this week Dak sux. Y’all good for a laugh anyway

I give Dak a C for today. I give Kellen a D

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Let’s get this out of the way first:

1. I’m pro Dak
2. He is better than Rush
3. I’m not suggesting Rush should start over Dak
4. I hope we win a super bowl with Dak.

Having said that it’s time that people started being realistic about our QB situation:

1. Dak starts off horribly slow.
2. Dak killed several drives today that were totally ON DAK.
3. He’s not a top 10 QB.
4. He struggled with the 32nd ranked defense.
5. Something is wrong with Dak in terms of seeing/processing the field.
6. Dak’s accuracy is very suspect. I’d say Dak is in the bottom 1/3 of the league in that category.
7. Dak doesn’t elevate the team. Dak doesn’t elevate the team.
8. The WRs are getting plenty open, Dak just doesn’t see them.
9. If they don’t run Dak 3-4 times per game —Dak is going to have a much harder time winning. He needs that threat to keep defenses more honest.
10. The only way Dak wins a SB is if the team Carrie’s him. He is nothing more than a middling bus driver right now.
11. I would love to see Dak develop and become the next Tom Brady, but I don’t think Dak has the football IQ to get it done.
12. Dak has the physical traits but he doesn’t have the mind to get it done as of right now.
13. I like Dak and I like Zeke as a Cowboys fan, but those two together are a handicap to overcome.

Per board he had a solid performance I just read?

 

[TwentyOne]

Find me a player, former player, coach or GM that says Dak is below average quarterback. If you do, I'll suspend my CZ account for a year. If you can't, then suspend YOUR account for a year....

Do we have a deal???

Bye.

 

[Hadenough]

Dak looked terrible! But like I said before it's a crummy choice but he's all they got.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Good, well thought out post.

LOL, I knew it would not be long for a Horseman to make an appearance.

 

[Risen Star]

Let’s get this out of the way first:

1. I’m pro Dak
2. He is better than Rush
3. I’m not suggesting Rush should start over Dak
4. I hope we win a super bowl with Dak.

Having said that it’s time that people started being realistic about our QB situation:

1. Dak starts off horribly slow.
2. Dak killed several drives today that were totally ON DAK.
3. He’s not a top 10 QB.
4. He struggled with the 32nd ranked defense.
5. Something is wrong with Dak in terms of seeing/processing the field.
6. Dak’s accuracy is very suspect. I’d say Dak is in the bottom 1/3 of the league in that category.
7. Dak doesn’t elevate the team. Dak doesn’t elevate the team.
8. The WRs are getting plenty open, Dak just doesn’t see them.
9. If they don’t run Dak 3-4 times per game —Dak is going to have a much harder time winning. He needs that threat to keep defenses more honest.
10. The only way Dak wins a SB is if the team Carrie’s him. He is nothing more than a middling bus driver right now.
11. I would love to see Dak develop and become the next Tom Brady, but I don’t think Dak has the football IQ to get it done.
12. Dak has the physical traits but he doesn’t have the mind to get it done as of right now.
13. I like Dak and I like Zeke as a Cowboys fan, but those two together are a handicap to overcome.

"I'm pro Dak but here's why he sucks."

 

[USArmyVet]

Come on already, it was rust....it was OC Moore....it was damn near anything and everything....but it certainly wasn't Dak as he is the bestest of the bestest ever!!!!

 

[Whyjerry]

Let’s get this out of the way first:

1. I’m pro Dak
2. He is better than Rush
3. I’m not suggesting Rush should start over Dak
4. I hope we win a super bowl with Dak.

Having said that it’s time that people started being realistic about our QB situation:

1. Dak starts off horribly slow.
2. Dak killed several drives today that were totally ON DAK.
3. He’s not a top 10 QB.
4. He struggled with the 32nd ranked defense.
5. Something is wrong with Dak in terms of seeing/processing the field.
6. Dak’s accuracy is very suspect. I’d say Dak is in the bottom 1/3 of the league in that category.
7. Dak doesn’t elevate the team. Dak doesn’t elevate the team.
8. The WRs are getting plenty open, Dak just doesn’t see them.
9. If they don’t run Dak 3-4 times per game —Dak is going to have a much harder time winning. He needs that threat to keep defenses more honest.
10. The only way Dak wins a SB is if the team Carrie’s him. He is nothing more than a middling bus driver right now.
11. I would love to see Dak develop and become the next Tom Brady, but I don’t think Dak has the football IQ to get it done.
12. Dak has the physical traits but he doesn’t have the mind to get it done as of right now.
13. I like Dak and I like Zeke as a Cowboys fan, but those two together are a handicap to overcome.

18-24 off a hand injury. Bad fumble cost them another TD. Let’s give it a couple weeks before we light the torches.

 

[Fmart322]

Find me a player, former player, coach or GM that says Dak is below average quarterback. If you do, I'll suspend my CZ account for a year. If you can't, then suspend YOUR account for a year....

Do we have a deal???

Chris Canty
https://www.si.com/college/mississi...alls-dallas-cowboys-qb-dak-prescott-overrated

 

[Nexx]

Unfortunately everything you said was correct. Let’s just hope the defense can keep team under 20 points a game

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

I love how posts that are just pointing out obvious facts and observations need to have a disclaimer that you are not a Dak hater lol

 

[BoyzBlaster]

Let’s get this out of the way first:

1. I’m pro Dak
2. He is better than Rush
3. I’m not suggesting Rush should start over Dak
4. I hope we win a super bowl with Dak.

Having said that it’s time that people started being realistic about our QB situation:

1. Dak starts off horribly slow.
2. Dak killed several drives today that were totally ON DAK.
3. He’s not a top 10 QB.
4. He struggled with the 32nd ranked defense.
5. Something is wrong with Dak in terms of seeing/processing the field.
6. Dak’s accuracy is very suspect. I’d say Dak is in the bottom 1/3 of the league in that category.
7. Dak doesn’t elevate the team. Dak doesn’t elevate the team.
8. The WRs are getting plenty open, Dak just doesn’t see them.
9. If they don’t run Dak 3-4 times per game —Dak is going to have a much harder time winning. He needs that threat to keep defenses more honest.
10. The only way Dak wins a SB is if the team Carrie’s him. He is nothing more than a middling bus driver right now.
11. I would love to see Dak develop and become the next Tom Brady, but I don’t think Dak has the football IQ to get it done.
12. Dak has the physical traits but he doesn’t have the mind to get it done as of right now.
13. I like Dak and I like Zeke as a Cowboys fan, but those two together are a handicap to overcome.

Great objective summation

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

Different QB , same KELLEN MOORE OFFENSE.

 

[shabazz]

The question for fans is “ are we better off at the Qb position than we were 8 seasons ago”?.

I would say that although Dak should get a Mulligan for this game after injury, his previous 6 or so games haven’t even been near the high level as the quarterback he replaced.

if he doesn’t improve this team will be hamstrung as usual against good defenses and in the playoffs

 

[xwalker]

Let’s get this out of the way first:

1. I’m pro Dak
2. He is better than Rush
3. I’m not suggesting Rush should start over Dak
4. I hope we win a super bowl with Dak.

Having said that it’s time that people started being realistic about our QB situation:

1. Dak starts off horribly slow.
2. Dak killed several drives today that were totally ON DAK.
3. He’s not a top 10 QB.
4. He struggled with the 32nd ranked defense.
5. Something is wrong with Dak in terms of seeing/processing the field.
6. Dak’s accuracy is very suspect. I’d say Dak is in the bottom 1/3 of the league in that category.
7. Dak doesn’t elevate the team. Dak doesn’t elevate the team.
8. The WRs are getting plenty open, Dak just doesn’t see them.
9. If they don’t run Dak 3-4 times per game —Dak is going to have a much harder time winning. He needs that threat to keep defenses more honest.
10. The only way Dak wins a SB is if the team Carrie’s him. He is nothing more than a middling bus driver right now.
11. I would love to see Dak develop and become the next Tom Brady, but I don’t think Dak has the football IQ to get it done.
12. Dak has the physical traits but he doesn’t have the mind to get it done as of right now.
13. I like Dak and I like Zeke as a Cowboys fan, but those two together are a handicap to overcome.

How many passes were not accurate?

His 1st pass of the game...

The deep middle, almost INT was directly on target to Lamb but was undercut by the defender. It was too risky but not inaccurate.

He intentionally overthrew one pass by 5 yards because it was triple coverage and he was just throwing it away as he was getting hit.

Gallup was covered deep left and Dak threw it away.

Dak was going to throw to Hendershot until he saw the defender bear-hug him. He instead threw short to CeeDee because it would have been a risky throw otherwise. He was likely hopeful the refs would call the hold by the defender on Hendershot.

Gallup dropped a ball that was in his hands.

Summary:
1 definitely inaccurate throw.
1 accurate throw that was too risky.
1 debatable throw short of CeeDee.