News: Herd: Jimmy Johnson reacts to Cowboys' Week 1 loss

Risen Star · Sep 15, 2020

Immy. Erry. Ephen. Fat Ike.

I like this.

cern · Sep 15, 2020

i think jimmy is the best coach that ever coached in dallas. and yes, that includes tom landry. it does not hurt that he has a genius level I.Q. as usual, he was spot on with his comments. both of his boats are named three rings.

ABQCOWBOY · Sep 15, 2020

USArmyVet said:
Just saw this and you have to really listen to Jimmy when he describes the type of QB Dak is (paraphrasing): Dak is the type of QB that needs to have everything precise for him to succeed; step back and throw the ball to a predetermined place without truly reading the defense. Also said that Dallas is not the type of team that can play from behind or play in a tight game but is a team that has to get the lead then pound the ball to hold on to the lead.

There has always been questions about Dak's ability to read a defense and get the ball out in a timely manner and Jimmy is calling out Dak for what he is and what he is not.

It's really nothing new, IMO. Many, on this board, have made similar observations but they have not been received well. I mean, it is what it is right?

ABQCOWBOY · Sep 15, 2020

Wood said:
Interesting that Jimmy thinks Dak is essentially opposite of Rogers (king of ab lib). The question become is McCarthy right guy (who success came from ad lib QB) to guide Dak. You can include Moore into conversation because Moore is more known for being cerebral tactical play designer. Maybe Dak needs very specific, simply play designer/play caller to keep things basic to one read then throw instead of trying to scan defense. In any case, none of this points to $40 mill/year QB.

Hey Wood. I actually think this is the wrong way to go about this. I mean, don't get me wrong, I don't love McCarthy and I never have but, if he is the guy that Jimmy likes as a HC, then the answer is not to replace McCarthy, it's to get him a QB that will work in his system. That's my opinion on that. I don't think you try to replace your Coaching Staff for a QB if that QB is not an Aaron Rogers Type talent.

JMO

CowboyRoy · Sep 15, 2020

Acheman08 said:
You must be a younger fan because Troy was an incredible QB and DEADLY accurate. Deadly. Yes he flourished in a structured, timing offense (with no rain) but he was so good, especially in big games. Dak isnt even close (and Im not a Dak hater). Dak holds the ball way too long and has to wait until someone gets open, stop and turn around before he throws. No anticipation at all. Is he good for a 4th rounder? Sure. Sometimes he makes great plays. But he isnt a $35/.40M QB and no where near Aikman. And to those that criticized Troys toughness or even passing yards, watch the first drive of the Cowboys/Eagles game in, I think, 93, thats on youtube. Legendary D in Philly with Brown and White and Dallas cut right through them. But, I think I counted what would be 5-6 personal fouls in todays league on the Ealges. Troy playing in todays rules would have put up huge numbers and played for 18 years.

More accurate for sure, but then again, he had all day to throw most of the time. Ironically his career completion percentage was lower.

He was not an overly accurate deep ball thrower, however.

Whyjerry · Sep 15, 2020

How many tackles did Dak miss in the first half?

erod · Sep 15, 2020

jterrell said:
ROFLMAO.
Dak is 9th in QBR after week 1.

He'd be 6th if the OPI wasn't called.

He led a game-typing drive that they decided to go for it and had a pass fall perfectly into Gallup's hands versus the NFL's best CB with 21 seconds left that would have at least tied game if not won it.
He was imperfect but only goofballs that didn't watch the other games are criticizing that.

Dak was better week 1 than supposed elites Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Carson Wentz and former number 1 overalls Jared Goff, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield and Joe Burrow.
He was the best QB in the NFCE week 1.

The offensive issue was 3rd down and gosh I wonder why? Couldn't possibly be that the RT couldn't hold up at all on 3rd down pass attempts.

This is a tremendous example as to why statistics are entirely meaningless.

They tell nothing

TwistedL0g1k · Sep 15, 2020

Wow. Can't believe the comments about Aikman!

Troy could make throws Dak can only dream about.

TwoDeep3 · Sep 15, 2020

And I was so hoping I would win an Immy for this thread.

TwoDeep3 · Sep 15, 2020

CowboyRoy said:
More accurate for sure, but then again, he had all day to throw most of the time. Ironically his career completion percentage was lower.

He was not an overly accurate deep ball thrower, however.

Aikman was sacked 259 times in an 11 year career. That averages 23 and some change a year. I hardly think he had all this time you seem to believe. I recall a game against the Eagles where is was sacked 11 times before until Clyde Simmons lifted him and pile drove him into the turf. Separated shoulder.

Oz-of-Cowboy-Country · Sep 15, 2020

Dak looks at his number one, then two, then back to one. That's more than likely one side of the field.

freemanjc19 · Sep 15, 2020

IMO Dak is Gun Shy, doesn't beleive in what he's seeing or ability to make intermediate throws towards the outside.

CowboyRoy · Sep 15, 2020

TwoDeep3 said:
Aikman was sacked 259 times in an 11 year career. That averages 23 and some change a year. I hardly think he had all this time you seem to believe. I recall a game against the Eagles where is was sacked 11 times before until Clyde Simmons lifted him and pile drove him into the turf. Separated shoulder.

Wow...……….

23 per game is nothing my man. Dak was sacked 58 times in 2018 and only 28 in 2019.

Aikman was nearly killed his rookie year.

CowboyRoy · Sep 15, 2020

erod said:
This is a tremendous example as to why statistics are entirely meaningless.

They tell nothing

Only when they don't support your lame point.

CowboyRoy · Sep 15, 2020

Oz-of-Cowboy-Country said:
Dak looks at his number one, then two, then back to one. That's more than likely one side of the field.

Then how did he throw for 5000 yards last year?

Silver N Blue · Sep 15, 2020

zerofill said:
Jimmy nailed it though... Dak can't process the field like $40mil QBs do.

Been that way since college and his scouting report.

DFWJC · Sep 15, 2020

TwoDeep3 said:

That was excellent
Good stuff on Dak, Wilson, Rodgers, Cam, Murry, Jimmy G, and Mayfield

DFWJC · Sep 15, 2020

brooksey1 said:
Dak looks nothing like Testaverde. Dak is much more mobile, he doesn't throw side arm passes like Mahomes I get that but I just don't see the comparison.

He meant how he mentally processes the game.

But Vinny WAS mobile when he was Dak's age. It's not like Dak is fast. The dude ran about a 4.79 at his peak. Testaverde was a 4.75.
Yes, Vinny was bigger and had a stronger arm...but he was also as fast or faster than Dak.

But again, he was really talking about how the process the field and operating better with more structure.
As Opposed to Wilson or Rodgers or , in his example, a less talented Kosar.

LACowboysFan1 · Sep 15, 2020

So how many teams don't tailor their team to their quarterback? Didn't the Cowboys load up on offensive line talent in part because Troy wasn't a good runner? Brady is no twinkle toes either, why did they throw short so much to Edelman, et al? P. Manning was a good deep passer, so they got him speedy receivers.

Not saying people expect Dak to be perfect, but I see nothing wrong with trying to adjust other personnel to fit his abilities. Perfect quarterbacks are few and far between...

Creeper · Sep 15, 2020

I don't think Jimmy was criticizing Dak as some folks are assuming.

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