TequilaCowboy
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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?
I think the overall problem with Dak is he is a one read QB; if his primary receiver is covered then he goes to his safety valve...if he doesn't have one, he has problems and will force it into his primary receiver which explains throwing into coverage. He does not run much so that is another problem. Of course he also has a scatter arm, not consistent. And then not of his own fault, he has the poorest route running receivers who cannot create much separation if any. Thus the inconsistent Cowboys start with him.