Dak Prescott’s play was a big reason the Cowboys' offense sputtered vs. the Bucs

[glimmerman]

isn’t Dak a leader on this team?
Isn’t he in the 7th year as QB of this team?
Hasn’t he been with the OC for years I’m the same system?
Aren’t Dak and Moore buddies?

If above are true, and they are, Dak most likely had significant input into the game plan

this is on him
He was completely lost out there

no excuses

Not making a excuse but shouldn’t the OC be in tuned to the freaking game and the defensive looks that are given. And send in descent plays. And if they are dumb shouldn’t Dak see that and say bs, they are giving a 4 man front and Elliot is standing in the back field.. I am changing to a run. Would the O-Line not understand if he changed the play. Are they that far apart. That’s coaching as much as the players..

 

[glimmerman]

I totally agree, Prescott had a HORRIBLE game. That said, the OL, WR and OC playcalling SERIOUSLY influenced that craptastic performance.

Dak looked terrible. But the OC had him throwing into running formations. They studied last years game and Dak carved them up. They didn’t want it happening again. So they gave them the run. We would not take it. We were in it till the 4th quarter. If we ran the ball the 4th would have looked different and maybe Dak didn’t get hurt..

 

[tyke1doe]

I've seen overhead shots of receivers being open, but Dak is sitting in the pocket with the ball in his hands.
I think he suffers from a lack of confidence. He doesn't want to turn the ball over, and that's admirable.
But a quarterback must overcome that fear just like a defensive back has to have a short memory because he's going to get beat.
In his rookie year, Dak could be more cautious about throwing interceptions because he was a rookie trying to prove himself and didn't want to turn the ball over.
And he did well in his rookie season doing that.
But I think the better teams saw his "strength" as a weakness and started playing tight coverage on his receivers, forcing him to hold onto the ball too long.
And with Kellen Moore's play-calling giving Dak no advantages, both his penchant to not make mistakes and KellMo's lack of innovation on offense to get our receivers open makes for a bad combination.
I think if Dak played like Brett Favre, he'd make more mistakes, but I think he'd also be further ahead than he is now.
I'll take a boatload of interceptions and at least one Super Bowl win (Brett Favre) vs. a career of playing it safe and exiting the playoffs early or no playoffs at all.
LET ... DAK ... COOK!

 

[Ranched]

I would suggest to the overly critical Cowboys fans to enjoy the quality quarterback play we currently have on this team, because if the 2020 season taught us anything, it’s that this team is dreadful to watch without it.

 

[Vtwin]

That’s silly. Dak has shown he’s a capable passer. He just destroyed this same team a year ago. But there’s a big difference when you have Lamb, Coop and Gallup than when you have…..Noah Brown and Houston. Like let’s cut it out. We are mad that Dak couldn’t overcome the worst receiving group in the league…..

The bigger difference is that teams started out last year playing to pressure Dak and trying to stop the run game which was clicking. Dak was having success against the man coverage. Teams then started giving Dak a lot more Zone stuff and he really struggles when he has to read that stuff. It is obvious to anyone who has the slightest inkling of what they're watching. @khiladi has spelled this out numerous times in great detail and with the evidence to support it. The Bucs learned from their mistake and you saw the result Sunday night. I know you will say you didn't read this because you can't spare the ten seconds it takes to do so. Even though you have responded to and liked similar posts in this very thread. Mr Predictable.

 

[Ken]

if anybody was curious what it looks like to be a complete homer and unobjective, or just not know how to get a feel of a football game and how a quarterback is playing, look above.

Ya ok.

Try this is what it looks like to realize that Football is a team game and while individuals can affect aspects of plays, they are rarely the only reason a play doesn't work.

When guys let defenders come unblocked, when wr's drop balls, and when there are 10 penalties- it is safe to say it isn't all on the qb.

But keep your mind-numbingly simp analysis coming. Thanks.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

i guess we have completely different takes on the rewatch lol

It depends on your agenda. If you want to protect dak...you see it like how you did. If you want to expose him...you see it like the OP.

Cognitive bias.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Ya ok.

Try this is what it looks like to realize that Football is a team game and while individuals can affect aspects of plays, they are rarely the only reason a play doesn't work.

When guys let defenders come unblocked, when wr's drop balls, and when there are 10 penalties- it is safe to say it isn't all on the qb.

But keep your mind-numbingly simp analysis coming. Thanks.

Isn't the leader supposed to get things straightened out? Isn't the leader supposed to take advantage of the opportunities that ARE presented.

Dak did nothing to straighten out that game...and in fact contributed to it as much as anyone else.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

So, Dak played great in that game, but, as usual, everyone else are the ones the messed up, is that what you want to believe? smdh

He watched it 3 times, bro.

He must be right.

Remember, you're talking to someone that bet me that Dak would have a better season than Mahomes. You're dealing with a next level Dallas Prescott fan there.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

This exactly...what did they do for 6 weeks in prep for that game...it looked they changed the gameplan 5 minutes before the game from how the players looked lost.

They looked exactly like they did in the SF game. they were ill-prepared.

 

[mcmvp]

Ya ok.

Try this is what it looks like to realize that Football is a team game and while individuals can affect aspects of plays, they are rarely the only reason a play doesn't work.

When guys let defenders come unblocked, when wr's drop balls, and when there are 10 penalties- it is safe to say it isn't all on the qb.

But keep your mind-numbingly simp analysis coming. Thanks.

You are far too Dak-sensitive to understand why you are so wrong here. Only part of my post had to do about the play of Dak Prescott. If you really were well into the third quarter and felt the Cowboys were in the game, I really have no words… But feel free to carry-on

 

[Ken]

He watched it 3 times, bro.

He must be right.

Remember, you're talking to someone that bet me that Dak would have a better season than Mahomse. You're dealing with a next level Dallas Prescott fan there.

As opposed to the simps who didn't watch it at all and rely on what everyone else is saying.

As if we haven't seen 100 examples of the group think being completely wrong on here. Latest one being "OMGz Tyler Smith is a horrible pick", "OMGz Tyler Smith is going to get smoked this week"

WRONG.

Ya, just keep repeating the same thing everyone else does, this way it is safe!

I also have massively differing views than almost everyone on this board on Bohanna, Dlaw, Steele and Hill. I guess i am a fan there too just trying to protect these guys, or destroy them in Dlaw and Hill's cases.

 

[Ken]

They looked exactly like they did in the SF game. they were ill-prepared.

Exactly.

They look poorly coached.

Of course, this is DAK'S FAULT!

 

[Ken]

You are far too Dak-sensitive to understand why you are so wrong here. Only part of my post had to do about the play of Dak Prescott. If you really were well into the third quarter and felt the Cowboys were in the game, I really have no words… But feel free to carry-on

You have no words? It was 12-3 for most of the 3rd. Brady got the TD with 3 minutes left....19-3 at that point.

They had multiple ops, including the potential deep ball to Ceedee where Dak was crushed as he threw and the ball landed in the middle of 3 defenders (OMGz he threw into triple coverage!!!)

If you think 12-3 is over, i don't know what to tell you.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

As opposed to the simps who didn't watch it at all and rely on what everyone else is saying.

As if we haven't seen 100 examples of the group think being completely wrong on here. Latest one being "OMGz Tyler Smith is a horrible pick", "OMGz Tyler Smith is going to get smoked this week"

WRONG.

Ya, just keep repeating the same thing everyone else does, this way it is safe!

I also have massively differing views than almost everyone on this board on Bohanna, Dlaw, Steele and Hill. I guess i am a fan there too just trying to protect these guys, or destroy them in Dlaw and Hill's cases.

Why do I feel like if we win Sunday you won't enjoy it nearly as much as you would if Dak was the QB?

 

[RS12]

if anybody was curious what it looks like to be a complete homer and unobjective, or just not know how to get a feel of a football game and how a quarterback is playing, look above.

OK. Bwahaaaahaaa! Sad and hilarious all in one post. Great post.

 

[Ken]

Why do I feel like if we win Sunday you won't enjoy it nearly as much as you would if Dak was the QB?

I'm going to love it. I hope it creates controversy. I am just not looking for to massive swing the other way from everyone here ready to tank the season to OMGz we gotta Bench Dak!

There is a reason they play the games. I expect we are going to give Cincy hell with a chance to win.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Exactly.

They look poorly coached.

Of course, this is DAK'S FAULT!

Dak played awful. He was part of the problem.

 

[Haimerej]

Throwing into "triple coverage" is overblown. On the first one, it was going to be a nice big play completion to Ceedee but Lavonte David got his fingertips on it. He is one of the few LBs in the league who could have made that play.

David got his hands on it because it was a late throw. Dak has to let it go off that last step. Instead he took a short step forward before throwing. I'm not the only person who saw that as Baldinger made the same point. "Ball has to be out," otherwise you let the zone defenders close the window.

 

[Ken]

David got his hands on it because it was a late throw. Dak has to let it go off that last step. Instead he took a short step forward before throwing. I'm not the only person who saw that as Baldinger made the same point. "Ball has to be out," otherwise you let the zone defenders close the window.

Sure, it was a touch late but he BARELY got fingers on it, so it wasn't that late. Factor in who it was....you can count on 1 hand LBs in the NFL that make that play.