Twitter: Aikman: If Cowboys beat Eagles, QB1 becomes hard question

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

And you run out the clock during the game also, right?

The NY Giants played keep away from the potent Buffalo Bills offense in Super Bowl 26.
They didn't score on every possession - although I'm sure they would have liked to.
But ... they shortened the game with an emphasis on the run and, thus, kept the Bills offense off the field.
You need a more multi-faceted strategy than just "We'll score on every possession."
That's just unrealistic.
So, to my point, the team saw that the defense was playing lights out, that special teams were playing lights out and likely saw no need to have Rush pass the ball as much.

Also, to my other question, do you think the strategy would have been different had Dak been quarterback?

So you are saying the Cowboys had possessions that they didn't want to get a score from it?

If Dak was the QB the strategy would have been the same. Score as many points as we can.

The defense scored a TD and a blocked punt set them up for a field goal. That's nine points right there. I understand what your saying, they would have been more aggressive if they didn't have those easy nine points. But he fact remains you take away those nine points and the score is 13-10.

You can't say that them being more aggressive would have lead to more points. Their aggression could have backfired and given the Rams more points from turnovers. The bottom line is team, with Rush at QB, isn't going to average 27 points per game.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Aikman just proved how dumb he truly is.

Either that, or he likes talking out of his _____!

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

I'm a Cowboys fan, I expect Rush to go out and do the job and same for Dak. When he has played poorly I have said so, I never once blamed any injury as an excuse, if he was well enough to play then he needs to go out and perform. As for Rush he is the QB until further notice and offense needs to step up and improve including Rush. At the end of the day you bet I want a W but after the game, you look at the good and bad things this team needs to improve on things they have done very well and that includes Rush. Right now offense in not Coverting on 3rd down we are not winning TOP meaning they are not controlling the balls. Rush and the rest of the offense must improve in these areas, right now defense is saving this team but if they are looking to improve there is ample areas where they must improve

Why are you trying to convince me?

You think I'm a Dak hater and I think you're a Dallas Prescott fan.

We're not going to change each other's minds.

 

[john van brocklin]

I don't think Jerry agrees, but this is why I've said you ride Rush until he loses a game. Fans need to see that happen.

Otherwise they'll boo every incomplete pass by Dak, as if Rush never throws one. He'll be Mr. Perfect until he loses a game. Ride the Rush train until if/when it crashes.

Been saying this all along !

 

[Doomsday101]

Well, put this in your pipe and smoke it! The Dallas Cowboys will beat the Eagles, guaranteed!

I hope so. I hope to see Dallas play well in all 3 phases of the game. Again I'm thrilled to see this team win 1st and foremost. I will take an ugly win over a well played loss. Would rather deal with correcting mistakes after a win and this team has areas they must improve on especially on offense, not just Rush but others as well.

 

[Loso86]

Agreed. A QB controversy means this team is winning. Is that bad?

No but if we win and dude plays like he did against the Rams. Then Dak it is

 

[Doomsday101]

Why are you trying to convince me?

You think I'm a Dak hater and I think you're a Dallas Prescott fan.

We're not going to change each other's minds.

I know you are against Dak, 95% of your post shows that. Do I like Prescott? sure but Dak nor any player is bigger than the team. I would pull for the Cowboys to win if they named you starting QB.

 

[5Stars]

I hope so. I hope to see Dallas play well in all 3 phases of the game. Again I'm thrilled to see this team win 1st and foremost. I will take an ugly win over a well played loss. Would rather deal with correcting mistakes after a win and this team has areas they must improve on especially on offense, not just Rush but others as well.

It's going to be a test for Rush for sure and this might be a loss for him and the team, but the next few games until the bye should be easier games to win then have Dak come back after the bye...that's what I would hope they do that way he is totally healed.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

I know you are against Dak, 95% of your post shows that. Do I like Prescott? sure but Dak nor any player is bigger than the team. I would pull for the Cowboys to win if they named you starting QB.

I see the way you speak to people that aren't as high on Dak as you and the way you speak about Rush.

You try to be sly about it, but every now and then you show your true thoughts.

If I have an agenda then you also have an agenda.

 

[Doomsday101]

I see the way you speak to people that aren't as high on Dak as you and the way you speak about Rush.

You try to be sly about it, but every now and then you show your true thoughts.

If I have an agenda then you also have an agenda.

I like Rush and come Sunday I will be pulling for him and the rest of the team. In games where he has stepped up and made plays like the 4th down on Cinn or vs NY on 4th I was more than thrilled with it. I have said repeatedly that some of the issues on offense is more than Rush, as QB he can't do much about WR dropping balls. I actually treat Rush no different than any other QB. As for who I think should start once Prescott is health, not doubt about Dak and I seriously doubt you would find any person who covers the NFL who would say thing different.

 

[gimmesix]

If we win against Philly, I don't make a change yet. Dak has just started throwing and hasn't even returned to full practice. No reason to rush it if we're winning. The formula will have worked for five straight games, so you stick with the formula.

Now, I could see Dallas not doing that because Detroit is a game we should win. The front office could see it as a good time to bring him back.

 

[nightrain]

It's going to take a strong effort from all 3 phases to beat teams like Philly. If Rush produces in this game and they win, that is a best situation for the team.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

I like Rush and come Sunday I will be pulling for him and the rest of the team. In games where he has stepped up and made plays like the 4th down on Cinn or vs NY on 4th I was more than thrilled with it. I have said repeatedly that some of the issues on offense is more than Rush, as QB he can't do much about WR dropping balls. I actually treat Rush no different than any other QB. As for who I think should start once Prescott is health, not doubt about Dak and I seriously doubt you would find any person who covers the NFL who would say thing different.

If Rush throws for 320 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs Sunday night and we beat the Eagles by 2 TDs then what?

You still want to hand the 5-0 without him team back to Dak while being 0-1 and scoring 3 points with him?

Ya'll act like Dak hasn't played and looked horrible this year.

 

[5Stars]

Aikman just proved how dumb he truly is.

Either that, or he likes talking out of his _____!

Oh, did that mean Aikman hurt your wittle feewing about your love affair with Dak? How embarrassing! Dak has a girlfriend, so settle down when someone says something you don't like about The Dak. YOU CANNOT HAVE HIM!

 

[CowboyFanInLexKy]

What happens if Rush loses and Dak loses? Can we at least have a conversation hat perhaps the QB this team needs isn't on the roster?

Not that I am anybody of significance, but I've been preaching this for a while now...

 

[Zordon]

Aikman just proved how dumb he truly is.

Either that, or he likes talking out of his _____!

You should be banned for speaking such blasphemy.

 

[Praxit]

..bottom line to this. Dak is better QB.
I'm extremely happy that Dallas is winning with Rush.
Its all apparent now. If we beat Philly. Its a good situation all around.
Then following week, Dak starts.
Depending how he does, the poles of comparison are in.
Everything will be assessed on how he performs.

 

[DUO_CORE]

I look at all those deep balls Cooper throws and they're either a bit too far in front or dropped: If they turn into completions ala J.Garrett and the '94 Thanksgiving Day game, this could get ugly for Philly.

 

[5Stars]

You should be banned for speaking such blasphemy.

Well, Aikman said something about Dak and that triggered him/her. lol

 

[Jipper]

..bottom line to this. Dak is better QB.
I'm extremely happy that Dallas is winning with Rush.
Its all apparent now. If we beat Philly. Its a good situation all around.
Then following week, Dak starts.
Depending how he does, the poles of comparison are in.
Everything will be assessed on how he performs.

i agree with your bottom line but there are many on here that are now getting to a point where they are hostile and disagree that Dak is the better qb. There is a growing theme by many that if rush wins this week to not play dak which i feel would be asinine given the talent difference. Rush has done great and has driven the bus well, but the biggest reason is the defense and hes the second reason by not making mistakes.

If Rush were to come out and throw 4 tds and show a dynamic offensive performance then i think some of us might warm up to it but he just hasnt show that he is that type of qb; however, Dak has shown that he is that (sometimes more and somtimes less), but his ceiling so far is much higher.