Dak leads the NFL in sacks

[atlantacowboy]

Dak has one of the longest "time to throw" stats this year, so you could blame on it people not getting open rather than the OL, or Dak just not seeing the open guy or being able to throw a guy open. Hard to blame the OL too much when the QB has this much time to throw though...

https://nextgenstats.nfl.com/stats/passing#average-time-to-throw

Stop with the nextgen stats. I prefer to take the raw stats out of context to prove that Dak is under more pressure than any other Qb and our OL sucks.

 

[America's Cowboy]

You cant have All Pros on the whole line...most teams are lucky to have one

You weren't complaining when Romo had them.

 

[pansophy]

You didn’t answer my question. I don’t care about what some egg head statistician says. If you watch the games you can see with your eyes, Dak is getting pressured to quickly way to often?

...and yet inexplicably Dak has the 6th longest 'time-to-throw' time in the league.

 

[aikemirv]

The first drive near the goaline...get a clue.

Wow - defensive much? - that could have just been one of Dak's off target passes!

I figured you would have your thread "analyzing Daks 45 sacks" up by now!

 

[America's Cowboy]

Feel like this important for some to read

"Time to Throw

We introduced time to throw data for the 2011 season, and it opened up an entirely new way of looking at the game. Initial instincts tell us that time to throw is a function of an offensive line’s ability to protect the quarterback, but we’ve found that it’s better used as an indicator of a quarterback’s style and a team’s offensive scheme.

It’s no coincidence that pocket quarterbacks like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady consistently rank among the fastest releases in the league as they’re rightly touted for their quick decision making and ability to work within the flow of the offense, and their pocket stats back this up.

On the other hand, some of the younger, more mobile quarterbacks in the league such as Cam Newton, Russell Wilson, Colin Kaepernick, and even Andrew Luck have much higher times to throw, and it’s not because they’re getting more time from their line, but moreso because they’re either looking to extend plays with their legs, trying to take more downfield shots, or some combination of both.

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to time in the pocket, but it’s a great look at both what a quarterback and scheme are trying to do and each quarterback’s strengths and weaknesses when using a quick release or when given time to sit in the pocket."

Funny how the bashers don't even understand what the Next Gen Stats stand for. They look beyond foolish right now.

 

[America's Cowboy]

...and yet inexplicably Dak has the 6th longest 'time-to-throw' time in the league.

You are absolutely wrong.

 

[Ken]

no one has missed the self induced sacks, he leads the NFL:
Dak Prescott 13, Patrick Mahomes 9, Russell Wilson 8, Deshaun Watson 7, Mitchell Trubisky 7, Jared Goff 7
funny - all those guys are on winning teams

going into 2016 the Boys OL was #1 ... you mentioned 10th as of last week

explain this ... why wasn't Dak wandering into sacks when he had a top OL?

Where does this statistic come from?

 

[JBS]

Because no one is scared of Dak..send the house, why not

so why is Dallas the 17th most blitzed team in the nfl since the cooper trade? teams sure aren't sending the house

 

[Ken]

Feel like this important for some to read

"Time to Throw

We introduced time to throw data for the 2011 season, and it opened up an entirely new way of looking at the game. Initial instincts tell us that time to throw is a function of an offensive line’s ability to protect the quarterback, but we’ve found that it’s better used as an indicator of a quarterback’s style and a team’s offensive scheme.

It’s no coincidence that pocket quarterbacks like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady consistently rank among the fastest releases in the league as they’re rightly touted for their quick decision making and ability to work within the flow of the offense, and their pocket stats back this up.

On the other hand, some of the younger, more mobile quarterbacks in the league such as Cam Newton, Russell Wilson, Colin Kaepernick, and even Andrew Luck have much higher times to throw, and it’s not because they’re getting more time from their line, but moreso because they’re either looking to extend plays with their legs, trying to take more downfield shots, or some combination of both.

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to time in the pocket, but it’s a great look at both what a quarterback and scheme are trying to do and each quarterback’s strengths and weaknesses when using a quick release or when given time to sit in the pocket."

With never having seen this, I have been saying this for months.

In addition to this....the definition of TT omits Sacks. Gee...why would you do that? Seems pretty dumb to me...it really isn't measuring anything important then.

I have timed multiple sacks well below his average time to throw...that is just in recent games.

Seems pretty silly doesn't it?

 

[BigD_95]

Better pass protection.

Pass protection is ok for the most part. Always going to have some breakdowns. Also play calling can help out here.

But the real problem is Dak holds the ball too long. Doesn't make quick reads and doesn't get rid of the ball quickly. one example is the 1st Commanders game where he lost a fumble and Commanders get a TD. Dak drops back and plants his feet. There was 3 places he could have thrown the ball. Easiest and safest was the flat to Zeke. Nobody was around him. Instead he pulls the ball in and tries to scramble. The majority of the sacks when watching replay you can see he holds the ball too long and doesn't make a quick read to get rid of it. I would assume with more experience he could get better. But this is his 3rd year and I'm not really seeing a lot of improvement.

 

[Ken]

Wow - defensive much? - that could have just been one of Dak's off target passes!

I figured you would have your thread "analyzing Daks 45 sacks" up by now!

I have thought about it. It is obvious people take a few instances and then paint with a broad brush.

Not defensive either...just used to your shtick.

 

[Aviano90]

Dak has one of the longest "time to throw" stats this year, so you could blame on it people not getting open rather than the OL, or Dak just not seeing the open guy or being able to throw a guy open. Hard to blame the OL too much when the QB has this much time to throw though...

https://nextgenstats.nfl.com/stats/passing#average-time-to-throw

I love NextGenStats. I wish they went back to 2006.

 

[Ken]

Stop with the nextgen stats. I prefer to take the raw stats out of context to prove that Dak is under more pressure than any other Qb and our OL sucks.

You should have a sig in bold neon bright lettering...."I have no idea what is going on!"

At least understand the Next Gen stats if you are going to cite them.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Pass protection is ok for the most part. Always going to have some breakdowns. Also play calling can help out here.

But the real problem is Dak holds the ball too long. Doesn't make quick reads and doesn't get rid of the ball quickly. one example is the 1st Commanders game where he lost a fumble and Commanders get a TD. Dak drops back and plants his feet. There was 3 places he could have thrown the ball. Easiest and safest was the flat to Zeke. Nobody was around him. Instead he pulls the ball in and tries to scramble. The majority of the sacks when watching replay you can see he holds the ball too long and doesn't make a quick read to get rid of it. I would assume with more experience he could get better. But this is his 3rd year and I'm not really seeing a lot of improvement.

Wrong.

 

[Jarv]

An OL that actually blocks

Zeke seems to do great with our line. Dak is tied for 3rd holding the ball, if you want to assign blame, we can start there.

 

[silvrNblue]

Maybe draw up a damn game scheme that ohh I don't know, throws in more then 1 or 2 slants, quick slants, screens you know passing plays that actually don't take 6.5 seconds to develop... good grief.

 

[aikemirv]

I have thought about it. It is obvious people take a few instances and then paint with a broad brush.

Not defensive either...just used to your shtick.

My shtick is "Dak had a great first half and a bad second" - just a little realism

Your shtick "Dak had a great game-he led us to victory""

 

[bayeslife]

Zeke seems to do great with our line. Dak is tied for 3rd holding the ball, if you want to assign blame, we can start there.

Since when did Zeke start taking snaps at QB? Must’ve missed that one. Or do you think run blocking and pass blocking is the same thing

 

[Denim Chicken]

Pass protection is ok for the most part.

He has too many instances of rushers running free at him. I saw a stat that Prescott has the most amount of sacks attributed to being his fault (it was 14) so that most definitely can be improved, but that means 31 sacks or so are the olines fault. That is way too many.

 

[pansophy]

You are absolutely wrong.

Well Dak does have the 6th longest time-to-throw so obviously I'm not "absolutely" wrong. There have been numerous videos showing guys about to come open but Dak doesn't throw it until they actually make their break -- that's time added right there -- or he doesn't throw it to them at all believing that they are covered.

To suggest that Dak isn't responsible for being sacked -- well I have to wonder, what is Dak actually responsible for? Apparently he is amazing and if his stats suggest otherwise it is because his WR's can't get open, his OL doesn't block, and his RB doesn't get enough yards. Basically needs perfect conditions and if he doesn't get them then he isn't responsible for his performance anymore.