News: BTB: Dak Was Never the Problem, It Was the Receivers. Here’s the Proof

[CCBoy]

...I mentioned it months ago BEFORE the team cut Dez Bryant. I brought it up again weeks ago right after they cut him. The Dallas Cowboys have a new WR Corps template and it is not predicated on a dominant, expensive WR1.

Strangely enough, the club had the WR they now want on the roster years ago in Danny Amendola. However, they sent him packing and he found a pretty nice home in New England where he racked up some gaudy numbers, in the playoffs, where it matters.

It’s a copy-cat league and the Cowboys eventually took notice as it became clear Dez was not going to be nearly as effective without Tony Romo throwing him open. Then Dez got injured and something strange happened to the Dallas passing game, it got better. With no “one” player to focus on Dak spread the ball around and things clicked. The coaches took note.Dak isn’t Tom Brady but he absolutely excels at the underneath passing game and can toss a pretty nice deep ball. Hmmmmm …..

http://profootballtalkline.com/nfl/...15219/cowboys-have-new-wr-corp-template.html/

 

[cowboyec]

PREACH.

 

[BrassCowboy]

If not, then we know why Mike White was drafted.

Yeah, cuz we all draft our future QB in the 6th round

 

[OmerV]

While what the OP said about the OLine having more issues and Zeke being out some in 2017 is true, if Dak is going to be a franchise QB he is going to have to find a way to succeed even when conditions are less than ideal. That’s part of the criteria for a true franchise QB. That said, Dak didn’t completely fall off a cliff like some seem to think, and he is still maturing and learning, so I’ll give him a chance to take another step forward this year.

 

[Section446]

WR's were horrible last year, but he wasn't much better.

 

[NotForLong]

How dare you state that Dak has issues!!!
He is Tom Brady,Rodgers,Rivers all rolled up in suburb QB called DAK!
The great arm accuracy,the great pocket awareness,the ultimate timing of his passes, and lets not forget his amazing footwork back there in the pocket simply the best we've ever seen!!

Dak might not be able to beat old man Carr at a accuracy contest but baby the dude can turn it on when it comes to kicking FG all game long oh mama Superbowl here we come!!!!

Uh oh. Now they are gonna label me a "Dak Hater" just because I laughed at this

 

[JustChip]

Watch the video on YouTube.

Not going to Post the link. We’ve all watched it by now.

Dak has issues.

Hopefully they cleaned up his tech problems and we are good.

If not, then we know why Mike White was drafted.

I can assure you Mike White was not drafted in the 5th round to replace Dak, at least not this year and probably not next. He is what Dak was drafted to be, a 2 or 3 year developmental QB. Dak was not drafted to be a rookie starter, but circumstances caused that to be. Fortunately or unfortunately, however you want to view it, he and the team excelled beyond expectations in 2016. The reality is Dak is entering his 3rd year of development, the difference is his development has been on the field vs. on the practice field.

 

[DallasEast]

If not, then we know why Mike White was drafted.

Generally, NFL front offices draft quarterbacks in the top two rounds believing these players are best equipped in becoming eventual starters. Third through fifth round picks are grouped as players with potential of being molded into either starters or quality backups. Sixth and seventh rounders, along with undrafted quarterbacks, are picked up as feelers basically.

Talented players do slip through the teams’ grading processes but the initial evaluations are still the same. Jerry Jones and Jason Garrett kicked Romo to the curb essentially at the halfway mark of Prescott’s rookie season. They did so because they see Prescott as a franchise quarterback. Mike White might impress given the opportunity but if anyone believes Prescott will be sat down or discarded... or that the front office will put serious consideration into devoting a prime draft pick to replace him during the next five to ten years outside a colossal collapse in his performance (which is HIGHLY unlikely)...

...well, prepare to be surprised on an annual basis.

 

[G2]

Watch the video on YouTube.

Not going to Post the link. We’ve all watched it by now.

Dak has issues.

Hopefully they cleaned up his tech problems and we are good.

If not, then we know why Mike White was drafted.

That video is BS. It compares Dak throwing the ball away as he's about to get sacked to Brady throwing the ball in a clean pocket.

 

[Ddisco22]

I haven’t written a post in a while, but seeing comments that continue to reflect ignorance about Dak Prescott’s performance the past two years has spurred me into action.

I humbly ask that people read the whole article and digest it before sticking with their anti-Dak beliefs.

A few inconvenient facts for those that believe Dak isn’t a franchise QB.

COMPLETION PERCENTAGE

Rookie year: 67.8

Year two: 62.9

It fell off a bit with more pressure and sacks given up by the offensive line and the absence of Zeke for six games, combined with some pretty horrendous game planning by coaches. Also, the fact that Dez was no longer a true number one receiver was a massive problem, because he was still demanding excessive targets and getting them.

That second year percentage for Dak was still better than Carson Wentz or Jared Goff.

YARDS PER COMPLETION

If you believe Dak is only good for short passes, your beliefs are wrong. Sorry, but the facts clearly blow up that myth.

COMPLETED AIR YARDS

Rookie year: 7.5

Second year: 6.6

His rookie year, Dak had an average completion percentage through the air that was higher than Tom Brady, Carson Wentz or Drew Brees.

As everyone knows, the offensive line had protection issues in 2017. Dak had less time to throw. Zeke was gone for six games.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...problem-it-was-the-receivers-here-s-the-proof

Been saying it all along, the QB will be good.
I also agree with what Romo said and how one QB considers being "open" is diff from another QB

 

[Doomsday101]

I don't see Dak as the problem for the Cowboys, I also do not see him as a finished product. I think there is so much more Dak can learn just as most QB do. Romo talked about constantly learning as a QB year in and year out. Dak made more mistakes in year 2 namely turnovers. He went from 4 ints in 2016 to 13 ints last season and that is something Dak will have to correct. I love having Dak at QB but there is still much room for development

 

[DHCBF66]

I haven’t written a post in a while, but seeing comments that continue to reflect ignorance about Dak Prescott’s performance the past two years has spurred me into action.

I humbly ask that people read the whole article and digest it before sticking with their anti-Dak beliefs.

A few inconvenient facts for those that believe Dak isn’t a franchise QB.

COMPLETION PERCENTAGE

Rookie year: 67.8

Year two: 62.9

It fell off a bit with more pressure and sacks given up by the offensive line and the absence of Zeke for six games, combined with some pretty horrendous game planning by coaches. Also, the fact that Dez was no longer a true number one receiver was a massive problem, because he was still demanding excessive targets and getting them.

That second year percentage for Dak was still better than Carson Wentz or Jared Goff.

YARDS PER COMPLETION

If you believe Dak is only good for short passes, your beliefs are wrong. Sorry, but the facts clearly blow up that myth.

COMPLETED AIR YARDS

Rookie year: 7.5

Second year: 6.6

His rookie year, Dak had an average completion percentage through the air that was higher than Tom Brady, Carson Wentz or Drew Brees.

As everyone knows, the offensive line had protection issues in 2017. Dak had less time to throw. Zeke was gone for six games.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...problem-it-was-the-receivers-here-s-the-proof

I haven’t written a post in a while, but seeing comments that continue to reflect ignorance about Dak Prescott’s performance the past two years has spurred me into action.

I humbly ask that people read the whole article and digest it before sticking with their anti-Dak beliefs.

A few inconvenient facts for those that believe Dak isn’t a franchise QB.

COMPLETION PERCENTAGE

Rookie year: 67.8

Year two: 62.9

It fell off a bit with more pressure and sacks given up by the offensive line and the absence of Zeke for six games, combined with some pretty horrendous game planning by coaches. Also, the fact that Dez was no longer a true number one receiver was a massive problem, because he was still demanding excessive targets and getting them.

That second year percentage for Dak was still better than Carson Wentz or Jared Goff.

YARDS PER COMPLETION

If you believe Dak is only good for short passes, your beliefs are wrong. Sorry, but the facts clearly blow up that myth.

COMPLETED AIR YARDS

Rookie year: 7.5

Second year: 6.6

His rookie year, Dak had an average completion percentage through the air that was higher than Tom Brady, Carson Wentz or Drew Brees.

As everyone knows, the offensive line had protection issues in 2017. Dak had less time to throw. Zeke was gone for six games.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...problem-it-was-the-receivers-here-s-the-proof

You are not going to convince the Dak haters of anything no matter what facts you post. Dak, the new Romo!

 

[Sydla]

The writer starts with a premise but doesn’t actually prove the premise.

It’s going to be an interesting year for Dak. There won’t be a ton of excuses if this passing game fails. He’s not nearly as bad as some would like you to think but he absolutely had some issues last year that need to get fixed.

Anyone denying that is a total fool.

 

[cmoney23]

IMO Dak needs to improve timing and quicken the way he processes information.

Last year he seemed to sit at the top of his drop and wait (not throw on time) and then either force something or check down.

He can throw the ball with the best of them. But he needs to learn how to watch film, without Romo, and take what he watched and translate it to the field!

 

[SoupcanSam]

Watch the video on YouTube.

Not going to Post the link. We’ve all watched it by now.

Dak has issues.

Hopefully they cleaned up his tech problems and we are good.

If not, then we know why Mike White was drafted.

Competition at backup. Let's not get carried away.

 

[Kevinicus]

Wow, that was a garbage article with all the typical excuses and dumb "stats" that people try to make important.

 

[CCBoy]

IMO Dak needs to improve timing and quicken the way he processes information.

Last year he seemed to sit at the top of his drop and wait (not throw on time) and then either force something or check down.

He can throw the ball with the best of them. But he needs to learn how to watch film, without Romo, and take what he watched and translate it to the field!

Dak won't be chained to Dez or dominant route reliance for development. That will get the ball out much earlier, generally, this season.

 

[CCBoy]

Wow, that was a garbage article with all the typical excuses and dumb "stats" that people try to make important.

Such contributions...c'mon.

 

[morasp]

Dak got sacked six times against the Falcons and got a little shell shocked. A healthy Smith and the addition of Williams along with the return of a focused Zeke should help a lot. Dak really could improve his pocked presence though. Sometimes he seems oblivious to the oncoming pass rush.

 

[CCBoy]

Dak got sacked six times against the Falcons and got a little shell shocked. A healthy Smith and the addition of Williams along with the return of a focused Zeke should help a lot. Dak really could improve his pocked presence though. Sometimes he seems oblivious to the oncoming pass rush.

He had to follow route developments under the old schemes...