This all feels like deja vu.. I remember like it was yesterday the debate on if the Cowboys should keep Romo who's teams underperformed in the more important games. Good stats, the highlights, regularly considered a tier 2 type QB in the top 10. We turned around and handed the 32/33 old Romo a new contract.
Now here we're at a similiar point in Dak's career...
And I decided to check out in the preseason. But by accident, my son had the Dolphins preseason game on and I saw potential in that guy. So I watched more and then Romo got hurt - manna from heaven!!!
The most curious part about Dak's journey is that he claimed he didn't get nervous in big games. It was a huge topic early on as rookie starters were not expected to perform well like they are in today's game...especially a 4th rounder who was unaccustomed to taking snaps under center.
What I now know is that Dak was always HIDING. He want to Mississippi State where he was the best player on the team and could shine. As long as the expectations are low, Dak is fine. Once they get ratcheted he chokes.
Romo had the same bug...the propensity to choke. And from what I've seen, this can't be fixed by an outside source. So your held hostage to the internal struggle of a guy who is delusional about his abilities.