Are we setting Dak Prescott up for a mighty fall?

[erod]

Jake Plummer
Josh Freeman
Marc Bulger
Byron Leftwich
Vince Young
Nick Foles
RG3
Ryan Tannehill
30 more just like them

A lot of what's being written about Dak Prescott and Carson Wentz have been written about rookies before. They come in, show some veteran poise, win a few games, make some youthful plays, and next thing you know, the fan base is bubbling over and building golden statues.

Too often, too much is expected too soon. Natural growing pains aren't tolerated because it's forgotten how young they are and how much of this game still doesn't register in their minds. The pro game adapts to you and makes you do things you've never done before....or else.

We've seen the fall before. Frustration grows and these young guns become defensive, secluded, aloof, and bitter. It's an all-too-common theme with promising NFL quarterbacks.

We're watching Andrew Luck slowly unravel in Indianapolis. Bortles, Winston, and Mariotta are starting to fray at the seams, too. Bridgewater is still woefully raw. Derek Carr is the only young QB who's holding steady. I believe Matt Stafford would be far better today if he didn't have to start so soon. Same for Alex Smith.

We've been bickering back and forth around here for days over this trumped-up QB controversy. But the absolute best thing that could happen for OUR young quarterback is to watch and learn the game for a while without the pitfalls of failure and expectation raining down upon him.

The best quarterbacks in the NFL sat and watched a while....Brady, Rodgers, Brees, and Romo. It's true, Roethlisberger and Wilson did well as rookies, but that was because they had devastating defenses and tremendous running games to carry the lion's share of the load. Dak has one of those parts, which is good, but not the other.

The best policy is to bring this guy along at a human pace. Don't kill his spirit with challenges he's not yet ready for if it's avoidable. Don't throw him to the wolves if you don't have to. Far bigger animals await him than the lowly teams he's faced so far.

I don't want Prescott charged with trying to lead a team to the playoffs this season. I want him to be fully prepared to do that in 2018 and well beyond. That's the prize we want from him, not the here and now.

He's good. We've been blessed. Now, let's take care of this good fortune and invest it wisely.

 

[haleyrules]

Yes. There is an element of truth in that. Prescott is a raw talent and there are plenty of rough times ahead. His future, real future , is how he adapts himself to controversy and how tough he is mentally. No easy road ahead for Prescott after this fairytale start.

 

[Aven8]

Wentz and Dak's fortunes could be totally different if they were in Cleveland, etc. Not to many rookies get to come in with our Oline, a #1 WR, and a top 5 stud RB. However, in Daks case I'm not sure his dimeanor or poise would change if he was in Cleveland. It's who the kid is!

 

[LocimusPrime]

Good....twice the pride, double the fall

- Dooku

 

[zrinkill]

90% of them "fell" because of injury and or confidence problems

Hopefully Dak will stay away from both those issues.

 

[Derinyar]

Dak looks like a very good rookie right now. Assuming people don't think he's a top 5-10 QB right now there shouldn't be any issue with over hyping him. If you think he's a fully formed NFL QB1 then yes you're setting him up for a fall right now.

 

[Sydla]

90% of them "fell" because of injury and or confidence problems

Hopefully Dak will stay away from both those issues.

One fell for talent reasons.

Nick Foles was a total fluke.

 

[DCBoysfan]

I'm seeing a rookie QB that is surrounded by more talent than most rookie QB's get. Noone can predict the future by Dak is doing things that most rookie QB's just don't do. He has also shown the ability to make himself available.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

You could say this of ANY rookie bursting on the scene. Time will tell. What I like about Dak is not only the stuff he's made of, I love the supporting cast and coaches he has around him. He was not drafted in the first round to the fate of a horrible team and or franchise.

 

[KingLerxst]

It's only a mighty fall if your expectations are set unfairly high. If he struggles the next two games and they end up losing. I'm sure a number of fans will be ready to call him a bust and move him back to the end of the bench.
I don't know how Dak's career will ultimately turn out. I just try and enjoy each game and each performance for what it is. And I've thouroughly enjoyed these last 3-4 weeks. But if these first 4 games turn out to be the best of his career,so be it. It's 4 games more than myself and a few others ever expected.

 

[erod]

One fell for talent reasons.

Nick Foles was a total fluke.

How he managed 29 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions that year baffles me to this day.

 

[Doomsday101]

I have no doubt that sooner or later Dak is going to have a bad game as all QB do. I think the determining factor for any QB or player is how you bounce back from adversity.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

If you're thinking, "Holy crap let's trade Romo today we got our QB for the next 15 years in your face Eagles" then yes you are likely setting yourself up for massive disappointment.

If you're thinking, "You know, we really could have something here..." then you're fine.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I swear some are afraid of their own shadow.

 

[aikemirv]

I have heard from multiple people on this board that he is already a better leader than Romo and has more poise and the team plays for him. He is golden, don't worry about it. No reason to not get your hopes up at all.

HE IS THE REAL DEAL!

 

[MRV52]

Nope this kid ain't falling he has Divine Intervention his "Mom"

 

[phildadon86]

Yes. There is an element of truth in that. Prescott is a raw talent and there are plenty of rough times ahead. His future, real future , is how he adapts himself to controversy and how tough he is mentally. No easy road ahead for Prescott after this fairytale start.

Considering everything I've read about how he dealt with his mother and her passing. His mental toughness is the least of our problems.

 

[Gabe]

I'd bet the farm on Prescott succeeding. I don't base this on a few games or plays either. I've gotten to know him well over the past 5 years and I have never seen another player like him in terms of skills, intelligence, mental toughness and just being a true leader. He's one a kind that people become enamored with and follow.

I've seen the best of the best play while religiously watching SEC football over the past 20 years. Dak is hands down the best player I've ever seen.

 

[Redball Express]

Jake Plummer
Josh Freeman
Marc Bulger
Byron Leftwich
Vince Young
Nick Foles
RG3
Ryan Tannehill
30 more just like them

A lot of what's being written about Dak Prescott and Carson Wentz have been written about rookies before. They come in, show some veteran poise, win a few games, make some youthful plays, and next thing you know, the fan base is bubbling over and building golden statues.

Too often, too much is expected too soon. Natural growing pains aren't tolerated because it's forgotten how young they are and how much of this game still doesn't register in their minds. The pro game adapts to you and makes you do things you've never done before....or else.

We've seen the fall before. Frustration grows and these young guns become defensive, secluded, aloof, and bitter. It's an all-too-common theme with promising NFL quarterbacks.

We're watching Andrew Luck slowly unravel in Indianapolis. Bortles, Winston, and Mariotta are starting to fray at the seams, too. Bridgewater is still woefully raw. Derek Carr is the only young QB who's holding steady. I believe Matt Stafford would be far better today if he didn't have to start so soon. Same for Alex Smith.

We've been bickering back and forth around here for days over this trumped-up QB controversy. But the absolute best thing that could happen for OUR young quarterback is to watch and learn the game for a while without the pitfalls of failure and expectation raining down upon him.

The best quarterbacks in the NFL sat and watched a while....Brady, Rodgers, Brees, and Romo. It's true, Roethlisberger and Wilson did well as rookies, but that was because they had devastating defenses and tremendous running games to carry the lion's share of the load. Dak has one of those parts, which is good, but not the other.

The best policy is to bring this guy along at a human pace. Don't kill his spirit with challenges he's not yet ready for if it's avoidable. Don't throw him to the wolves if you don't have to. Far bigger animals await him than the lowly teams he's faced so far.

I don't want Prescott charged with trying to lead a team to the playoffs this season. I want him to be fully prepared to do that in 2018 and well beyond. That's the prize we want from him, not the here and now.

He's good. We've been blessed. Now, let's take care of this good fortune and invest it wisely.

I think not.

If by fall you mean failure overall..

No.

But if he loses some games..and it's his fault..

that'a how the cookie crumbles.

If he loses because the defense collapses..

or somebody fumbles..

then he will get a big pat on the butt.

But I think..when it's time for him to play we will have improved the defense..

and he will be even tougher.

 

[egn22]

We can only really look at what he's done so far which is win 3 games, break rookie records, and prove that he's an extreme value for a 4th rd pick. He's given me no reason whatsoever to think he's gonna come crashing down anytime soon, and I don't care what happened with Tannehill and the rest of the people theOP listed.

Dak is his own deal and I truly believe he's out next great starting QB. I'd trade Romo today if there was a good enough offer. And i love Romo, but I'm all in on Dak.