Dak is a smart QB

[tyke1doe]

I don't consider Vick not a smart QB. He played some great plays. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't even call a QB not smart. Its a very tough position to play. Vick just lacked the accuracy.

Vick admitted he didn't study much. I don't know if that means he wasn't smart, he sure didn't apply himself.

 

[T-RO]

One example of his football IQ was on a third down scramble Thursday night.

We were backed up, facing third and 13. The play kickstarted our one touchdown drive. Dak knew that most quarterbacks on such a play would be running towards the sticks and the sidelines, but he saw that he wasn't going to make it. Two tackler blocked the path.

He surprised Viking defenders by cutting up field and then dove to assure he was past the sticks.

 

[tyke1doe]

I think a lack of mistakes in critical time is a part of intelligence, which is simply the process by which the brain collects, sorts and applies information. The faster your processing speed the more intelligence you're considered to be.
Think about it: Dak has to make the right read with larger men than he coming after him, do it in mere seconds and not make a mistake. In crunch time, he has not turned the ball over via interception in 12 games, and this as a rookie.
This is what impresses me.
Yes, he is smart.

 

[SDCowboy]

One example of his football IQ was on a third down scramble Thursday night.

We were backed up, facing third and 13. The play kickstarted our one touchdown drive. Dak knew that most quarterbacks on such a play would be running towards the sticks and the sidelines, but he saw that he wasn't going to make it. Two tackler blocked the path.

He surprised Viking defenders by cutting up field and then dove to assure he was past the sticks.

That dive was sweet.

 

[haleyrules]

What is really shocking about this boy is he is just 12 games out of College ball. Wait 5 yrs and see what he has become.

 

[SportsGuru80]

True student of the game which is refreshing to see! He doesn't solely rely on his physical gifts to be successful which is refreshing to see for a such a young QB.

 

[Seven]

Absolutely. I think that's his biggest strength. A QB can have a great arm, great scrambling ability, a great touch on the ball, the ability to drill it when needed, and every other physical skill you can think of and still be a lousy quarterback if he's not smart.

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[Reverend Conehead]

Jeff George and Fitzpatrick left a message in your inbox...

Hahahahahahaha.

 

[Elusive6thRing]

He said he was the smartest QB in the draft, people scoffed. But he wasn't lien.

 

[Wood]

Besides being a gifted qb Dak has shown he is a student of the game. His agent must be smiling every day thinking about the next contract for Dak. With good health future is bright for he & the Cowboys.

agreed. But need that ball coming out sooner.

 

[gmoney112]

Smarts helps a lot, but one of the most critical attributes in football at that position, and really in anything where it's going to be tough and you're starting out pretty green, is just patience and humility.

A lot of smart, talented QB's, and yet barely any actually made a real impact. Why? A lot of it is coming from being a hotshot in college and thinking they're better than they are, or that they should be better, and that because they're this proclaimed high draft pick, they need to try and do as much as possible. Ego and impatience.

One of Dak's greatest attributes, and it showed in his background, especially after losing his mother, was humility. You have to understand that the NFL is a different level, and you know nothing. What you think you know, you don't. Once you understand the humility, then you have to have the patience. Rome wasn't built in a day. You're not going to turn into Tom Brady in one week. You're not going to learn an NFL playbook in a month. It's not happening. That's also humility understanding your limits.

What Dak did was do exactly what the coaches told him to do, checked his ego at the door, and worked his butt off. He didn't try to do too much at once, because he knew, no matter what his success was in college, no one is good enough to do that in the NFL, not even him.

And the "calm". There are few guys I've seen (energy and now tech) that have that ability to never have their blood pressure rise, even in the craziest moments. They mentioned in the earlier part of the season. That's one of the rarest traits you'll ever find. I'm sure some guys in the military have had guys above them in the ranks that had this trait, it's otherworldly. Combine that with the humility and the patience, and obvious rare physical ability compared to normal humans, and you have Dak.

I honestly think, even if Dak isn't a real "3.5-4.0" student, he'd probably succeed in anything he did in life with the right mentor.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I never thought Vick was film room smart like Dak. He relied solely on his athleticism and that only got him so far. He struggled a lot against good defenses who kept contain on him.

Vick struggled because his team around was terrible. Alge Crumpler was his best player.

 

[DandyDon52]

First off, not being able to remember things has nothing to do with your intellect.

thanks I feel better now !

 

[arglebargle]

First off, not being able to remember things has nothing to do with your intellect.

But it can sure have a major impact on doing your job well. Vick got by on athleticism for awhile. Not applying himself to his craft makes him suspect. Not being able to grasp stuff and not making the effort makes him a poor teammate bet.

Do you know what his GPA in college was?

 

[drawandstrike]

Vick admitted he didn't study much. I don't know if that means he wasn't smart, he sure didn't apply himself.

This is also what did Vince Young in. Too many nights in the clubs till 4 am.

 

[Zekeats]

Besides being a gifted qb Dak has shown he is a student of the game. His agent must be smiling every day thinking about the next contract for Dak. With good health future is bright for he & the Cowboys.

You know what is really scary. Zeke is also extremely intelligent on the field. These two with that line has me thinking championshipS

 

[Section446]

I just hope that this isn't a one year wonder, and that he continues to improve.

 

[Risen Star]

Vick admitted he didn't study much. I don't know if that means he wasn't smart, he sure didn't apply himself.

Cmon. You're in the NFL and you don't study much? That alone tells you about his intelligence.

 

[Risen Star]

I just hope that this isn't a one year wonder, and that he continues to improve.

That should echo through this forum the entire offseason.

 

[Risen Star]

This is also what did Vince Young in. Too many nights in the clubs till 4 am.

Another idiot QB. Prescott's not an idiot. He should never be compared to these guys.