Dak and his interceptions

[silvernblu]

This isn’t an anti-Dak thread. He clearly is the one that can take us all the way, or an early exit depending on his play.

The disturbing pattern for me is that the interceptions seem to only be occurring when we are deep in our own territory. Often right before end of the half.

While it sucks to turn the ball over when you could have put points on the board. To me it is even worse when you do so where the opposing team can get easy points.

I guess my question is. What psychologically is different for him in this situation? Is he trying to be over cautious and therefore allowing DBs to jump routes. Or is he trying to force things that aren’t there, realizing that punting from deep in your own territory is poor field position management. Is it the play calls themselves being different?

He has never learned to just throw it away when it’s not there. Can they teach him to run more in those situations?

Does anyone see the same thing, and can better explain it. Or is it just coincidence?

 

[Doomsday101]

this isn’t an anti-Dak thread.... but will soon be one. lol

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

This isn’t an anti-Dak thread. He clearly is the one that can take us all the way, or an early exit depending on his play.

The disturbing pattern for me is that the interceptions seem to only be occurring when we are deep in our own territory. Often right before end of the half.

While it sucks to turn the ball over when you could have put points on the board. To me it is even worse when you do so where the opposing team can get easy points.

I guess my question is. What psychologically is different for him in this situation? Is he trying to be over cautious and therefore allowing DBs to jump routes. Or is he trying to force things that aren’t there, realizing that punting from deep in your own territory is poor field position management. Is it the play calls themselves being different?

He has never learned to just throw it away when it’s not there. Can they teach him to run more in those situations?

Does anyone see the same thing, and can better explain it. Or is it just coincidence?

It's a combination of bad decision making and trying to make passes that he just doesn't have the skill and talent to make.

Mahomes has changed the QB game the way Curry changed the NBA when it comes to 3 pointers.

When you're not as talented as those guys but try to play like those guys you just look foolish.

 

[big dog cowboy]

The disturbing pattern for me is that the interceptions seem to only be occurring when we are deep in our own territory.

He definitely needs to work on getting his arm hit and having the ball tipped much further down the field.

 

[Redline360]

Tunnel vision/ starring down the reciever is the biggest issue. Most of his interception come from throwing into double / triple coverage downfield.

Few have come on crossing routes when the balls been slightly behind the recievers resulting in tipped passes. Honestly suprised this isn't a bigger issue since he's notorious for not leading recievers open or hitting them in stride.

Needs to go through reads faster

 

[silvernblu]

He definitely needs to work on getting his arm hit and having the ball tipped much further down the field.

Didn’t see Houston game. Is that what happened? I’m talking about a pattern going several games back.

 

[Dakota]

Dak just needs to play within his skill set. He is an upgrade to Rush but far below the Mahomes, Hurts, Burrows and Allens. Just manage the game. We don't need him to win it, just don't lose it.

 

[Whyjerry]

Serious question - how many of Dak’s interceptions are on the receivers? I say at least half. I remember 4 that were just garbage throws. Lamb has burnt him at least three times. Anyone have real number?

 

[silvernblu]

Dak just needs to play within his skill set. He is an upgrade to Rush but far below the Mahomes, Hurts, Burrows and Allens. Just manage the game. We don't need him to win it, just don't lose it.

Completely spot on. We won with Rush who was clearly inferior to Dak because he knew that and let our strengths (run, defense) win the game.

Dak is very, very good. But not great. If he lets run and defense lead, and play within his skill set, we will succeed.

He’s still got too much of the Garret psychobabble in his head that he is better than he is. That was Garrets weakness. He thought building up confidence was key, but overconfidence in ability is limiting too.

 

[viman96]

It seems like the coaching staff is being really aggressive before the half ends to get points. This could lead to mistakes because everyone is pressing.

 

[Dallasfann]

Dak just needs to play within his skill set. He is an upgrade to Rush but far below the Mahomes, Hurts, Burrows and Allens. Just manage the game. We don't need him to win it, just don't lose it.

The only thing that Hurts is better at than Dak is running the football. This coming from a very neutral Dak fan.

 

[Ken]

This isn’t an anti-Dak thread. He clearly is the one that can take us all the way, or an early exit depending on his play.

The disturbing pattern for me is that the interceptions seem to only be occurring when we are deep in our own territory. Often right before end of the half.

While it sucks to turn the ball over when you could have put points on the board. To me it is even worse when you do so where the opposing team can get easy points.

I guess my question is. What psychologically is different for him in this situation? Is he trying to be over cautious and therefore allowing DBs to jump routes. Or is he trying to force things that aren’t there, realizing that punting from deep in your own territory is poor field position management. Is it the play calls themselves being different?

He has never learned to just throw it away when it’s not there. Can they teach him to run more in those situations?

Does anyone see the same thing, and can better explain it. Or is it just coincidence?

Probably 75% of them were not entirely his fault...sure he pulled the trigger but there was a wrong route, bad route, tipped ball, hit as he threw...kind of thing involved.

He has been more aggressive this year. That is something all of the haters have always knocked him for.

Put it this way, there were about 3 hyper aggressive throws on that 98 yard drive that won the game last week. He does it a lot but sometimes something is off with the play and it has cost us this year.

 

[Ken]

It's a combination of bad decision making and trying to make passes that he just doesn't have the skill and talent to make.

Mahomes has changed the QB game the way Curry changed the NBA when it comes to 3 pointers.

When you're not as talented as those guys but try to play like those guys you just look foolish.

Right...skill and talent makes the ball deflect off the wr's hands.

Did you miss the dimes on the 98 yard drive last game?

 

[silvernblu]

It seems like the coaching staff is being really aggressive before the half ends to get points. This could lead to mistakes because everyone is pressing.

Agreed.

 

[Doomsday101]

One thing that bug me are routs, not necessary the guy he is throwing to but when I see 2 Wr or TE running the same rout within 5 yards of each other I know someone ran the wrong rout. You bring the extra CB into the picture instead of clearing the rout for the primary WR

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

It's a combination of bad decision making and trying to make passes that he just doesn't have the skill and talent to make.

Mahomes has changed the QB game the way Curry changed the NBA when it comes to 3 pointers.

When you're not as talented as those guys but try to play like those guys you just look foolish.

LLLOOOLLL, double L!

 

[blueblood70]

This isn’t an anti-Dak thread. He clearly is the one that can take us all the way, or an early exit depending on his play.

The disturbing pattern for me is that the interceptions seem to only be occurring when we are deep in our own territory. Often right before end of the half.

While it sucks to turn the ball over when you could have put points on the board. To me it is even worse when you do so where the opposing team can get easy points.

I guess my question is. What psychologically is different for him in this situation? Is he trying to be over cautious and therefore allowing DBs to jump routes. Or is he trying to force things that aren’t there, realizing that punting from deep in your own territory is poor field position management. Is it the play calls themselves being different?

He has never learned to just throw it away when it’s not there. Can they teach him to run more in those situations?

Does anyone see the same thing, and can better explain it. Or is it just coincidence?

yet IT IS anti-cowboy-Dak ..theres 40 of these already OPEN,... moving on.. there are a lot of reasons for many of those getting run into, hit, chased out of the pocket, bad routes, plus not called OL not playing well. Stuff happens 7-1 last 8.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

The only thing that Hurts is better at than Dak is running the football. This coming from a very neutral Dak fan.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Right...skill and talent makes the ball deflect off the wr's hands.

Did you miss the dimes on the 98 yard drive last game?

Real Cowboys fans watched the whole game and not just the last 2 mins like some of you Dallas Prescott fans seemed to do Sunday.

 

[john van brocklin]

This isn’t an anti-Dak thread. He clearly is the one that can take us all the way, or an early exit depending on his play.

The disturbing pattern for me is that the interceptions seem to only be occurring when we are deep in our own territory. Often right before end of the half.

While it sucks to turn the ball over when you could have put points on the board. To me it is even worse when you do so where the opposing team can get easy points.

I guess my question is. What psychologically is different for him in this situation? Is he trying to be over cautious and therefore allowing DBs to jump routes. Or is he trying to force things that aren’t there, realizing that punting from deep in your own territory is poor field position management. Is it the play calls themselves being different?

He has never learned to just throw it away when it’s not there. Can they teach him to run more in those situations?

Does anyone see the same thing, and can better explain it. Or is it just coincidence?

He has historically always protected the ball and had a low INT %.
This new developement is very concerning.
I am curious if its tied into the thumb injury somehow ?