Can we rebuild defense before Dak is done?

[DallasEast]

Of course you don't think, did you ever think if Williams is gone, or Pickens and Lamb aren't catching balls, who else can we rely on??? Can you SMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmel what the coog is cooking!!!! (yummy poptarts!!!!!! )

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[Relayer]

If that’s the case then we can place any higher aspirations for the Cowboys on hold because it limits the ability to surround him with a greater defense.

Whatever. I just think that's what he'll do.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Don't. You know better.

yeah I've failed you again sorry not sorry!!

 

[Diehardblues]

There are no lesser quarterbacks. Dak has ability, but panics when the pressure gets intense.
He holds the Cowboys back.
They will not have success because of him. For them to succeed they would need to be able to win in spite of him.

If you truly believe there are “no lesser QB’s “ , that completely discredits this cause based on something besides statistics and factual data in NFL.

Even the most hardened critics don’t believe he is the worst QB in NFL.

 

[leeblair]

If you truly believe there are “no lesser QB’s “ , that completely discredits this cause based on something besides statistics and factual data in NFL.

Even the most hardened critics don’t believe he is the worst QB in NFL.

That's because they look at his stats from playing cellar dwellers.
They don't watch the actual big games in which he freezes up and leaves the defense to play the game by themselves.
Dak has plenty of ability. He just doesn't have the mental toughness to play at a high level when the pressure is on.
We've seen this over and over and over again since he came into the NFL.
And he was the same in college.

 

[Diehardblues]

That's because they look at his stats from playing cellar dwellers.
They don't watch the actual big games in which he freezes up and leaves the defense to play the game by themselves.
Dak has plenty of ability. He just doesn't have the mental toughness to play at a high level when the pressure is on.
We've seen this over and over and over again since he came into the NFL.
And he was the same in college.

All NFL QB’s run up their stats against lesser teams.

Even if he does have mental breakdowns in bigger games it doesn’t make him the worst QB in the NFL. Many QB’s aren’t good enough to have an opportunity to blow it in the bigger games.

You really need to regroup and present a more verifiable and credible critique instead of coming off like just another Dak troll with innuendos .

 

[big dog cowboy]

Even if he does have mental breakdowns in bigger games it doesn’t make him the worst QB in the NFL.

It doesn't but it also doesn't make him a great QB. Good? Yes.

 

[Diehardblues]

It doesn't but it also doesn't make him a great QB. Good? Yes.

No , but that wasn’t the discussion. He stated he was worst QB in NFL.

His words were “ there are no lesser QB’s” in NFL in response to me stating that lesser QB’s than Prescott have won Championships with great defenses.

By no means is he elite or one of the best. But the worst in NFL. Lol

 

[DarkVader33]

That's because they look at his stats from playing cellar dwellers.
They don't watch the actual big games in which he freezes up and leaves the defense to play the game by themselves.
Dak has plenty of ability. He just doesn't have the mental toughness to play at a high level when the pressure is on.
We've seen this over and over and over again since he came into the NFL.
And he was the same in college.

Wow, I wonder how the NFL makes any money if you’re the only one watching.

 

[leeblair]

All NFL QB’s run up their stats against lesser teams.

Even if he does have mental breakdowns in bigger games it doesn’t make him the worst QB in the NFL. Many QB’s aren’t good enough to have an opportunity to blow it in the bigger games.

You really need to regroup and present a more verifiable and credible critique instead of coming off like just another Dak troll with innuendos .

If you are going to be the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and demand top pay, you better have all of the tools.
Dak has a ten cent brain in pressure situations.
That makes him the worst.

 

[Diehardblues]

If you are going to be the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and demand top pay, you better have all of the tools.
Dak has a ten cent brain in pressure situations.
That makes him the worst.

Our owner is a fool for cowering to Prescotts contract demands.

We should have let him walk after Rookie contract. If we couldn’t win with him then probably not going to happen.

Can’t blame Dak for robbing Jethro. And then did it again. Lol

But that doesn’t make him the worst QB in the league. Just one of if not most overpaid.

 

[john van brocklin]

Cowboys are in need of basically a total rebuild on defense. We need arguably 2 starting CB, 2 Safeties, a couple LB’s and at least 1 edge rusher. Thats being optimistic.

So how many years will that take ? Even if we were to hit on both 1st round picks this year that only fills 2 spots . Maybe . Again , being very optimistic. And that’s assuming we use both picks on defense.

We currently have no second day picks so doubtful much more immediate starters in 2026 draft on defense. 2027 at best assuming we use both early picks on defense maybe 2 more Day 1 starters.

In 2 years filling 4 starting positions on defense would be optimal. Unless of course we are aggressive in FA and hit on a couple defenders. 2028 we could possibly finish out the rebuild on defense. Maybe begin to be an outlier playoff contender assuming offense is still in tact.

Where will we be on Daks contract in 2028? And where will this offense be in a couple years. I tend to think Jethro screwed himself again. He’ll waste some of Daks most seasoned and experienced years rebuilding defense.

in 2028 after potentially 4 consecutive missed playoff seasons will we be prepared to extend Dak again or begin to look for our future bringing young blood at QB to go with a rebuilt defense?

Are we trusting GM Jerry to rebuild this defense?
He doesn’t have the football know-how to succeed at that mission.
Hopefully he delegates that responsibility.

 

[Diehardblues]

Are we trusting GM Jerry to rebuild this defense?
He doesn’t have the football know-how to succeed at that mission.
Hopefully he delegates that responsibility.

No, I have no faith at all in Jethro’s know-how-to rebuild defense or even how much of a priority it is for him.

He probably still thinks the Triplets are why he won those championships.

His focus is probably more on how to keep this offense together. Seriously lol

 

[Diehardblues]

So far , Dak and this offense is all that’s keeping us from hitting rock bottom which is his biggest fear.

As long as he has a QB and offense that keeps him around the rim instead of circling the drain he can hype and sell hope to all the wagon, fringe and casual fans around the country which makes up the largest segment of our fanbase unfortunately.

 

[StylisticS]

There are no lesser quarterbacks. Dak has ability, but panics when the pressure gets intense.
He holds the Cowboys back.
They will not have success because of him. For them to succeed they would need to be able to win in spite of him.

People always talk about he is “good enough” and post his stats to justify their point but dismisses the mental aspect. We’ve seen Dak against non divisions good teams and the playoffs. When the first sign of adversity shows up, he gets that look and starts to crumble. I don’t think that will improve this late in career. What you see is what you get.

 

[Diehardblues]

Regardless what we think of Prescott, I think most would like to see if a top defense could be the difference as it has been for many lesser QB’s.

And that’s what this thread intent is about. Will we build a great defense before he’s done in Dallas. And I say that cause his contract ends in 2 years.

 

[StylisticS]

Regardless what we think of Prescott, I think most would like to see if a top defense could be the difference as it has been for many lesser QB’s.

And that’s what this thread intent is about. Will we build a great defense before he’s done in Dallas. And I say that cause his contract ends in 2 years.

You may get part of your answer over the next two months before the draft. If it’s business as usual, the answer is likely no. They do not have the time.

 

[big dog cowboy]

No, I have no faith at all in Jethro’s know-how-to rebuild defense or even how much of a priority it is for him.

He said the exact opposite a week ago.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

He only has two years remaining on his contract but Jerry is stupid enough to give him another one.

 

[fivetwos]

Unless you’ve accumulated a ton of draft picks and hit on nearly all of them at least two years in a row, it’s nearly impossible to have a solid player at every position.

It’s up to coaching/scheme to overcome that, which is where this team usually falls short….and there’s one mans ego to blame.