Crystal Ball: Will Dak Prescott Be The Cowboys QB Of The Future

Will Dak Prescott Be The Cowboys QB Of The Future


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I say no. You dont draft a guy with a comp 4 with they eye on him being the future at QB.

A comp 4th is a guy you hope can become a high end backup. At that point you are hoping for the next AJ McCarron

Well in the recent past there have been multiple picks later in the draft or undrafted that become the next start QB. I think it is so hit or miss after the first one or two picks in a great year that you never know. Dax was kind of a special player in college but not in a pro style offense. Hope he becomes a great one for us.
 
Nope. Just don't see it from a talent perspective. Would love to be wrong though he's a really smart hard working dude.
 
Only thing with this is. We wanted other qbs in front of him and tried to trade up for lynch and cook. We settled for dak. I hope it lights a fire under him for his career but we'll see what we
 
elaborate please

I'll let Bill Walsh explain it...

To become a great quarterback, there must be instincts and intuition. This is the area that can be the difference between a very solid quarterback and a great quarterback. This isn't an area you can do much with as a coach. You can certainly bring a quarterback up to a competitive standard, but to reach greatness the quarterback must possess that inherently, ala Billy Kilmer, Sonny Jurgensen, Ken Stabler and Warren Moon.

If throwing a ball were the only aspect of playing quarterback, then this would be an easy position to evaluate. However, because of the dynamic role he plays on the team, a quarterback must have physical, mental, emotional and instinctive traits that go well beyond the mere ability to pass a football.

Still, if he can't pass, he obviously won't be a good quarterback either. For now, let's assume our quarterback candidate has shown an ability to throw the ball.

Now, he must be courageous and intensely competitive. He will be the one on the field who is running the team. His teammates must believe in him or it may not matter how much physical ability he has. If he is courageous and intensely competitive, then other players will know and respect that. This will be a foundation for becoming a leader.

Naturally, he will have to perform up to certain physical standards to maintain that respect and become a leader.

Arm strength is somewhat misleading. Some players can throw 80 yards, but they aren't good passers. Good passing has to do with accuracy, timing, and throwing a ball with touch so it is catchable. This all involves understanding a system, the receivers in the system, and having great anticipation. It is a plus to be able to throw a ball on a line for 35 yards, but not if it is off target or arrives in such a way that it is difficult to catch.

Remember, the goal of passing a ball is to make sure it is caught ... by your intended receiver.

You look at how complete an inventory of throws a quarterback possesses -- from screen passes to timed short passes to medium range passes and down the field throws. This complete range. For the scout, not having a complete inventory does not eliminate the quarterback. But you are looking to evaluate in all facets and distances and types of passes in throwing the ball.

There have been quarterbacks of greatness, Hall of Fame quarterbacks, who didn't have a complete inventory of passes. But you're looking to see the potential of the quarterback in each area. You can see where the emphasis of the offense would be if he were with your team.

A quick delivery , one that is not telegraphed to help the defense, gives the quarterback an advantage when he finds his intended target. That's when it is essential to get the ball "up and gone'' with no wasted motion. Some of this can be acquired by learning proper technique. But to a certain degree, a quick release is related to a quarterback's reaction time between spotting his receiver and getting the ball "up and gone.''

Touch is important, especially in a medium range passing game. One of Joe Montana's most remarkable skills was putting the right touch on a pass so that it was easily catchable by a receiver, who often did not have to break stride.

The ability to read defenses is not something that players have learned to a high degree coming out of college. Even if they have, the pro defenses are very different. But most systems require quarterbacks to look at primary and secondary receivers, usually based on the defense that confronts him. You can see if he locates that secondary receiver -- or maybe even an emergency outlet receiver -- with ease or with a sense of urgency.

This should work like a natural progression, not a situation where it's -- "Oh, my gosh, now I must look over here ... no, over there.'' You can see which quarterbacks handle these situations with grace. These are the types who have a chance to perform with consistency in the NFL.

Mobility and an ability to avoid a pass rush are crucial. Some quarterbacks use this mobility within the pocket just enough so they are able to move and pass when they "feel" a rush. But overall quickness and agility can make a remarkable difference. As an example, there were some very quick boxers in Sugar Ray Leonard's era, but he was quicker than they were and because of that he became a great champ.

Quarterbacks must be able to function while injured. The pro season is about twice as long and more punishing than a college season. They are vulnerable to getting hit hard every time they pass. They must be able to avoid being rattled, get up and show they are in control and can continue to lead the offense.

The single trait that separates great quarterbacks from good quarterbacks is the ability to make the great, spontaneous decision, especially at a crucial time. The clock is running down and your team is five points behind. The play that was called has broken down and 22 players are moving in almost unpredictable directions all over the field.

This is where the great quarterback uses his experience, vision, mobility and what we will call spontaneous genius. He makes something good happen. This, of course, is what we saw in Joe Montana when he pulled out those dramatic victories for Notre Dame.

My two cents: I believe Prescott had the leadership qualities, instincts and physical tools. What I question are: his ability to throw accurately with touch; his ability to read defenses; his ability to look off defenders; and, his ability to make something out of nothing when a play breaks down.

Having said that, I think he could be a solid backup. I do not believe he is franchise-type QB, though. I hope I'm wrong; I would love to see him turn into a starting QB.
 
This is so difficult to answer, if this question was being poised about Romo during his rookie year I would have said no way would he ever become a starting QB in the NFL and even would doubt he would still be in this league. As for Dak right now all I can say is let’s see what he has got because any other answer at this stage seems to be more about gut feelings, personal bias or disappointment because some fans did not get the guy they wanted.
 
I like Showers better he looks in more control, while Dak Prescott has game, Jamiel Showers may have the special factor. lolz...hey atleast the pre-season will be worth watching!

Yeah, Showers look dang fast when hes sees day light too.
 
Do you believe that he will or dont you
And unequivocal yes. & that opinion has nothing to do with whatever he has done since he has been here. it has everything to do with his tool set, his brains, and an unwavering desire to succeed.
 
I liked Showers when he hit the scene last year too. I think both are positioned incredibly well to succeed right here in big d. Which one will take the bull by the horns? Hell. I don't know but I will say one of them rides the bull like a boss one day soon. May the best man win.
 
My mistake. He was actually a 3rd rounder. The point remains the same. And Matt Flynn was suppose to be the answer. Flynn wasn't terrible. When the lights cut on Russell killed it.

I just don't think draft position matters when it comes to judging a guy. Just like Russell Wilson he fell for a reason. But scouts get it wrong. Time and time again they get it wrong.

This team needs to look long and hard about Showers and Preskott. If they feel it's starting potential there and franchise potential? They should treat them as such. But they should earn it.

And we don't know what would've happened if Moore didn't get hurt. Because I always felt he was the odd man out if Showers showed something. They were not gonna bring 4 Qbs to the game each week.

Draft position matters in a sense that there are some basic tangibles that you can't teac: size, accuracy, arm strenght, etc. Even Jery know that which is why he's kicking himself for not giving up more to move up to get Lynch. To think Dak can develop when McGee couldn't, as well as a whole host of others, it taking a gamble on the cheap with the most important position on the field. And that's assuming that this staff can develop a QB....I have my doubts.

Oh, and I know enough to know that Kellen Moore wasn't the answer. He was and is too athletically challenged to be a franchise QB in the NFL.
 
I can't lie I want the QB at UCLA but he can't enter the draft till 2018
 
If we had a better QB coach yes
That is the key point. He needs development and he needs to be in a system that helps him maximize what he does best. There is a coaching/circumstance element to QB success that is often not acknowledged. There are also traits that are difficult to "develop" or even coach out of a player. If they are hyper-sensitive to pressure or have difficulty making the proper reads, no amount of "exposure" is going to make that happen.
 
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Don't think so...hoping Dallas drafts a QB in the 1st two rounds next year in order to hedge their bets.
 
That isn't going to happen.
Of course it won't. We won't draft a QB in the first until it is abundantly clear Romo is washed up.

Like most problems, it will be addressed only after the situation has blown up in our faces, sometimes more than once.

Until then, it will be toe-dipping with the Prescotts of the world and a lot of "hope".
 

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