Dak way too “greedy” today

[Verdict]

He threw the ball into harm’s way unnecessarily today. Often other receivers were wide open on shorter routes.

I’m other news, Kellen Moore outsmarted himself today. If we run the ball early we win this game going away.

It’s growing pains. Sometimes you need to open it up. I’m not sure today was the day.

 

[T-RO]

Don't agree at all. If Amari catches that ball - right on his hands - he likely scores and we go up 7-0. The entire nature of the game changes and I suspect we win.

His second interception was a bad read but that's gonna happen in this league. That wasn't a "greedy throw".

 

[Boyzmamacita]

It was a total cluster with plenty of blame to go around. As much as the offense stunk it up, the defense needs to learn how to get turnovers so the offense doesn't have to be perfect to have a chance. The run D has been awful from day one and Rodgers was barely touched today. We stunk it up in all three phases, but the D needs to give us a chance. Bend and then break ain't cutting it. As far as Dak being greedy, I wished he was greedier today.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Interception #1 was a dropped ball by Amari. Yes, it was behind him and that is happening way too much, but Cooper has to catch that.

Interception #2 was careless. He missed the underneath coverage. I think the intended target was well-covered as well.

Interception #3 was a horribly missed call by the refs. Only made worse by Garrett not having a challenge left after blowing one on an obvious call against Anthony Brown. There was no way they would have overturned that call and there is someone on the staff who is supposed to let Garrett know that. Is it possible they wouldn't have overturned the non-call against Kevin King? Sure, but the league would have to answer for that after the fact.

 

[CowboyRoy]

He threw the ball into harm’s way unnecessarily today. Often other receivers were wide open on shorter routes.

I’m other news, Kellen Moore outsmarted himself today. If we run the ball early we win this game going away.

It’s growing pains. Sometimes you need to open it up. I’m not sure today was the day.

He had ONE bad pick, the second one.

first pick bounced off of Cooper and should have been caught. 3rd pick the CB completely mauled Gallup and never turned around to catch the pass.

 

[Shotgun Dave]

Interception #1 was a dropped ball by Amari. Yes, it was behind him and that is happening way too much, but Cooper has to catch that.

Interception #2 was careless. He missed the underneath coverage. I think the intended target was well-covered as well.

Interception #3 was a horribly missed call by the refs. Only made worse by Garrett not having a challenge left after blowing one on an obvious call against Anthony Brown. There was no way they would have overturned that call and there is someone on the staff who is supposed to let Garrett know that. Is it possible they wouldn't have overturned the non-call against Kevin King? Sure, but the league would have to answer for that after the fact.

Post of the night. Succinct and spot-on.

 

[Kingofholland]

Interception #1 was a dropped ball by Amari. Yes, it was behind him and that is happening way too much, but Cooper has to catch that.

Interception #2 was careless. He missed the underneath coverage. I think the intended target was well-covered as well.

Interception #3 was a horribly missed call by the refs. Only made worse by Garrett not having a challenge left after blowing one on an obvious call against Anthony Brown. There was no way they would have overturned that call and there is someone on the staff who is supposed to let Garrett know that. Is it possible they wouldn't have overturned the non-call against Kevin King? Sure, but the league would have to answer for that after the fact.

Yep and there was a 4th INT he got lucky didn't go that way after a series of odd plays. However, INT 1 and 3 should have never happened. Really he had no choice to take more risks playing from behind.

 

[mattjames2010]

Interception #1 was a dropped ball by Amari. Yes, it was behind him and that is happening way too much, but Cooper has to catch that.

Interception #2 was careless. He missed the underneath coverage. I think the intended target was well-covered as well.

Interception #3 was a horribly missed call by the refs. Only made worse by Garrett not having a challenge left after blowing one on an obvious call against Anthony Brown. There was no way they would have overturned that call and there is someone on the staff who is supposed to let Garrett know that. Is it possible they wouldn't have overturned the non-call against Kevin King? Sure, but the league would have to answer for that after the fact.

The first really isn't all that excusable for him, he still played a part in that INT. That's the third ball this season that has been thrown behind his WRs that would have got us significant yardage, 2 of the 3 became turnovers. I blame Amari as much as I blame Dak on that one.

2 of his 3 turnovers were on him, he also had 1 INT that was dropped and another one that got called back due to hands to the face.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I think some of you guys need to go out and run a cross or two and try and catch a ball that is high, behind you and traveling at a high velocity. That ball was coming if you watch it again. I get it, if you get a hand on it, you should catch it but that's not an easy catch, by any means. Consider also that Cooper is playing with a bad ankle and constant pain in his other foot (plantar fasciitis). I get it, you gotta make those catches but if you are Dak, you gotta throw that ball way better then that. That ball was off target and not an easy catch by any means. That's 6 if it's on target.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

Dak was bad today, worst I’ve seen him since mid season last year. These are the kind of performances that will cost him money on the market.

The line did him no favors though. He was rushed on nearly every throw. He isn’t a guy that has much success in that situation. Our line is the number one paid line in the league for a reason. They HAVE to dominate in games like this.

 

[jwooten15]

I think the Packers did a good job of disguising coverages and confusing/fooling Dak. That’s just speculation based on what I saw live.

Dak was convicted in his throws which is good, but some were absolute head scratchers, directly into good coverage - which leads me to believe Dak wasn’t able to fully gauge how the packers were defending

 

[jwooten15]

I think some of you guys need to go out and run a cross or two and try and catch a ball that is high, behind you and traveling at a high velocity. That ball was coming if you watch it again. I get it, if you get a hand on it, you should catch it but that's not an easy catch, by any means. Consider also that Cooper is playing with a bad ankle and constant pain in his other foot (plantar fasciitis). I get it, you gotta make those catches but if you are Dak, you gotta throw that ball way better then that. That ball was of target and not an easy catch by any means. That's 6 if it's on target.

Agreed man. For sure. But the eternal argument is that these guys are literally professionals and should be able to consistently make catches like that. It’s what they’re paid to do


The difference between Joe Blow catching crossing routes and a top-10 NFL WR should be night and day

 

[unionjack8]

He lobbied a softie into the endzone too but got lucky.

He was trying to do too much at times I agree. And he held the ball too long at times too instead of throwing it away

 

[KingintheNorth]

The first really isn't all that excusable for him, he still played a part in that INT. That's the third ball this season that has been thrown behind his WRs that would have got us significant yardage, 2 of the 3 became turnovers. I blame Amari as much as I blame Dak on that one.

2 of his 3 turnovers were on him, he also had 1 INT that was dropped and another one that got called back due to hands to the face.

No doubt, not a great day by Dak.

And the accuracy thing has always been an issue for him. It's not going away anytime soon. Everyone was ready to enshrine Moore and Kitna but the reality is Dak's accuracy issues have not been addressed. I know a couple of coaches who believe accuracy is not a fixable/coachable skill. You either are accurate or you are not.

That being said, "strong hands" better be a priority for wide receivers with our pro and college scouts. Dak isn't going anywhere.

 

[KingintheNorth]

He lobbied a softie into the endzone too but got lucky.

He was trying to do too much at times I agree. And he held the ball too long at times too instead of throwing it away

Yeah, that was a horrible decision.

 

[nightrain]

It was painfully apparant that Dak does not see the entire field. Watching Rodgers throw to a spot and he having his guy there for a completion is frustrating to say the least. Rodgers pocket awareness is outstanding.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

He threw the ball into harm’s way unnecessarily today. Often other receivers were wide open on shorter routes.

I’m other news, Kellen Moore outsmarted himself today. If we run the ball early we win this game going away.

It’s growing pains. Sometimes you need to open it up. I’m not sure today was the day.

Uh...Dak do more of this, Dak do less of this. Shez.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Agreed man. For sure. But the eternal argument is that these guys are literally professionals and should be able to consistently make catches like that. It’s what they’re paid to do

I understand, but you throw that pass any number of times and I guarantee you that even Pro WRs are going to miss it a significant number of times. It's not a pass that I look at and say, that's all on the WR.

 

[jwooten15]

I understand, but you throw that pass any number of times and I guarantee you that even Pro WRs are going to miss it a significant number of times. It's not a pass that I look at and say, that's all on the WR.

Agreed. On the same page there. It’s 60/40 catch at best. And the throw could have been placed in a way better spot

 

[Flamma]

Yep and there was a 4th INT he got lucky didn't go that way after a series of odd plays. However, INT 1 and 3 should have never happened. Really he had no choice to take more risks playing from behind.

Yep. They fell asleep. Down 28 points it's desperation time.