Dak (and young Tony) vs elite pass defenses

[percyhoward]

The Eagles have the league's 5th-ranked pass defense, according to passer rating. They're the 6th different Top-5 pass defense Prescott has faced in just 27+ career games. Romo did not face any Top-5 pass defenses until 2008, his 3rd season as a starter. The best pass defense Tony faced in the 2006 season was the 6th-ranked Eagles. He posted a 45.5 passer rating in that game.

As comparisons go, the similarities are eerie in this one.

Prescott
vs. Top 5 Pass Defenses (6 games)
110 of 192 (57%) 1155 yd (6.0 ypa) 6 td 6 int 72.3

vs. #6-32 Pass Defenses (21.5 games)
426 of 628 (68%) 4935 yd (7.9 ypa) 36 td 6 int 106.4

Romo
first 6 career games vs. Top 5 Pass Defenses
124 of 213 (58%) 1472 yd (6.9 ypa) 7 td 8 int 74.7

first 21.5 games vs. #6-32 Pass Defenses
315 of 475 (66%) 4198 yd (8.8 ypa) 35 td 17 int 103.8

 

[CT Dal Fan]

More proof that Dak will be just fine. Too many knee-jerk reactions here for a quarterback with just 26 games under his belt.

 

[Ranching]

The Eagles have the league's 5th-ranked pass defense, according to passer rating. They're the 6th different Top-5 pass defense Prescott has faced in just 27+ career games. Romo did not face any Top-5 pass defenses until 2008, his 3rd season as a starter. The best pass defense Tony faced in the 2006 season was the 6th-ranked Eagles. He posted a 45.5 passer rating in that game.
As comparisons go, the similarities are eerie in this one.

Prescott
vs. Top 5 Pass Defenses (6 games)
110 of 192 (57%) 1155 yd (6.0 ypa) 6 td 6 int 72.3

vs. #6-32 Pass Defenses (21.5 games)
426 of 628 (68%) 4935 yd (7.9 ypa) 36 td 6 int 106.4

Romo
first 6 career games vs. Top 5 Pass Defenses
124 of 213 (58%) 1472 yd (6.9 ypa) 7 td 8 int 74.7

first 21.5 games vs. #6-32 Pass Defenses
315 of 475 (66%) 4198 yd (8.8 ypa) 35 td 17 int 103.8

We may as well cut him and have Jerry set him up with CBS! Lol, just kidding!

 

[CWR]

The Eagles have the league's 5th-ranked pass defense, according to passer rating. They're the 6th different Top-5 pass defense Prescott has faced in just 27+ career games. Romo did not face any Top-5 pass defenses until 2008, his 3rd season as a starter. The best pass defense Tony faced in the 2006 season was the 6th-ranked Eagles. He posted a 45.5 passer rating in that game.

As comparisons go, the similarities are eerie in this one.

Prescott
vs. Top 5 Pass Defenses (6 games)
110 of 192 (57%) 1155 yd (6.0 ypa) 6 td 6 int 72.3

vs. #6-32 Pass Defenses (21.5 games)
426 of 628 (68%) 4935 yd (7.9 ypa) 36 td 6 int 106.4

Romo
first 6 career games vs. Top 5 Pass Defenses
124 of 213 (58%) 1472 yd (6.9 ypa) 7 td 8 int 74.7

first 21.5 games vs. #6-32 Pass Defenses
315 of 475 (66%) 4198 yd (8.8 ypa) 35 td 17 int 103.8

Thank you for this. It helps me cope a little better. Ill be holding my breath for Dak to show us something as the season goes along. Its nearly to the point where Im not longer looking for wins but evaluating the future of this roster.

 

[WarDaddy]

The Eagles have the league's 5th-ranked pass defense, according to passer rating. They're the 6th different Top-5 pass defense Prescott has faced in just 27+ career games. Romo did not face any Top-5 pass defenses until 2008, his 3rd season as a starter. The best pass defense Tony faced in the 2006 season was the 6th-ranked Eagles. He posted a 45.5 passer rating in that game.

As comparisons go, the similarities are eerie in this one.

Prescott
vs. Top 5 Pass Defenses (6 games)
110 of 192 (57%) 1155 yd (6.0 ypa) 6 td 6 int 72.3

vs. #6-32 Pass Defenses (21.5 games)
426 of 628 (68%) 4935 yd (7.9 ypa) 36 td 6 int 106.4

Romo
first 6 career games vs. Top 5 Pass Defenses
124 of 213 (58%) 1472 yd (6.9 ypa) 7 td 8 int 74.7

first 21.5 games vs. #6-32 Pass Defenses
315 of 475 (66%) 4198 yd (8.8 ypa) 35 td 17 int 103.8

So you’re saying it’s a process? Lol

Let’s also remember Tony was a three year vet when he got his first start. That’s an awful lot of scout team reps. Granted, Prescott was inserted into a very good offense in year one but he had to play out of the gate.

Dak will be fine.

 

[TheCoolFan]

Romo also had the benefit of playing with a veteran OLine that had lots of stability and experience playing together from 2006-2009. Not a lot of games missed by Flozell, Gurode, Davis, and Colombo. Romo never had an OL that was breaking in 2-3 new starters like what we've seen this year until that OL got too old and they had to rebuild it in 2011.

Dak has the personality and character that you want from a young QB to improve. Unfortunately, I don't trust this coaching staff to be able to continue to develop him. Remember, David Lee was the assistant who helped develop Romo early on in his career. I highly doubt Wade Wilson and Garrett have what it takes to help Dak.

 

[Gator88]

Romo also had the benefit of playing with a veteran OLine that had lots of stability and experience playing together from 2006-2009. Not a lot of games missed by Flozell, Gurode, Davis, and Colombo. Romo never had an OL that was breaking in 2-3 new starters like what we've seen this year.

Dak has the personality and character that you want from a young QB to improve. Unfortunately, I don't trust this coaching staff to be able to continue to develop him. Remember, David Lee was the assistant who helped develop Romo early on in his career. I highly doubt Wade Wilson and Garrett have what it takes to help Dak.

The oline is also way, way better at pass blocking than Romo's line was, even this year, and Leonard Davis joined the Cowboys in 2007, so it's not like they were a well oiled machine that had played together for years like the line last year.

 

[HungryLion]

Romo did have T.O. In his prime those years.

As much as I like Dez. He is nowhere close to as good as T.O. Was in his prime.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

More proof that Dak will be just fine. Too many knee-jerk reactions here for a quarterback with just 26 games under his belt.

as a Cowboy QB, you have to come right out of school and throw 350 yards per game, never make bad decisions etc

 

[TwentyOne]

So you’re saying it’s a process? Lol

Let’s also remember Tony was a three year vet when he got his first start. That’s an awful lot of scout team reps. Granted, Prescott was inserted into a very good offense in year one but he had to play out of the gate.

Dak will be fine.

He did say nothing. He is smart and leaves the interpretation of the stats for someone else to figure out.

What i dont understand is why you start arguing since he hasnt made a statement at all.

 

[Galian Beast]

Not nearly the same passing league now as it was then.

Funny to try and compare numbers as if the rules haven't changed drastically to maximize the passing game.

 

[cej757]

I still remember when the Cowboys would play the Giants back in like 07-08 Michael Strahan would say the key was gonna be to make Romo throw out of the pocket and that Romo was at his best when he got outside of the pocket to throw. The older Romo got the better he was throwing from the pocket. Dak will get there soon.

 

[Ken]

The Eagles have the league's 5th-ranked pass defense, according to passer rating. They're the 6th different Top-5 pass defense Prescott has faced in just 27+ career games. Romo did not face any Top-5 pass defenses until 2008, his 3rd season as a starter. The best pass defense Tony faced in the 2006 season was the 6th-ranked Eagles. He posted a 45.5 passer rating in that game.

As comparisons go, the similarities are eerie in this one.

Prescott
vs. Top 5 Pass Defenses (6 games)
110 of 192 (57%) 1155 yd (6.0 ypa) 6 td 6 int 72.3

vs. #6-32 Pass Defenses (21.5 games)
426 of 628 (68%) 4935 yd (7.9 ypa) 36 td 6 int 106.4

Romo
first 6 career games vs. Top 5 Pass Defenses
124 of 213 (58%) 1472 yd (6.9 ypa) 7 td 8 int 74.7

first 21.5 games vs. #6-32 Pass Defenses
315 of 475 (66%) 4198 yd (8.8 ypa) 35 td 17 int 103.8

But but but....he isn't the answer!!!! lol

Not to mention that Dak didnt have the benefit of a Witten in his prime, a still dominant T.O. and Dez when he was explosive.

 

[WarDaddy]

He did say nothing. He is smart and leaves the interpretation of the stats for someone else to figure out.

What i dont understand is why you start arguing since he hasnt made a statement at all.

Huh?

 

[TwentyOne]

But but but....he isn't the answer!!!! lol

Not to mention that Dak didnt have the benefit of a Witten in his prime, a still dominant T.O. and Dez when he was explosive.

I dont think this comparison has any kind of substance. So interpreting something into it is just wasted time.

 

[Grevus]

More proof that Dak will be just fine. Too many knee-jerk reactions here for a quarterback with just 26 games under his belt.

Agreed. Dak didn't have to deal with carrying the team last year. He's still learning.

 

[Ken]

I dont think this comparison has any kind of substance. So interpreting something into it is just wasted time.

But interpreting last nights game is more valid I see....

 

[TwentyOne]

But interpreting last nights game is more valid I see....

I dont understand what you mean.

I for myself never said something about the game. And i did not say something against or for Dak Prescott. Who seems to be the player you are rooting for.

 

[Section446]

Please don't compare Dak and Romo, don't put that voodoo on Dak.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Not nearly the same passing league now as it was then.

Funny to try and compare numbers as if the rules haven't changed drastically to maximize the passing game.

and comparing bench riding as a undrafted from eastern illinois to someone from mississipi state in the SEC