Dak Prescott "Garbage time stats" Question

[phildadon86]

I have noticed a common theme here when it comes to Dak. There are 2 sides of the fence. Those that like him and see that he can lead this team to a Super Bowl. And those that dont like him, no matter how he performs for whatever their reasons are.

Now with that being said. My question hinges on certain statements I have seen on this board about his "garbage time stats".

Now people like to say he pads his stats etc. But the same people then sit there and say he threw a game ending pick to seal the win for the other team.

Now correct me if I am wrong here, but if he is just padding his stats in garbage time. How is he throwing a game ending pick? I mean the game is already over in your eyes. It cant be both. So either he is getting garbage time stats and padding his resume, or he is playing to win and throwing a game ending pick. Pick one. It cant be both.

 

[HungryLion]

Bless your heart for trying

 

[InTheZone]

Not one game ending pick, but back to back game ending picks...just for clarification

 

[ClintDagger]

If you have to ask the question you’re not watching enough film. Look at what CLE’s defense was doing in quarters 1 to 3, versus what they were doing in the 4th with a four TD lead.

 

[phildadon86]

Bless your heart for trying

I am just trying to understand.

 

[G2]

Can't win. It's either garbage time or it's dink and dunk. Both are myths, but which ever fits the agenda.

 

[phildadon86]

Not one game ending pick, but back to back game ending picks...just for clarification

He was only padding his stats though. How is it a game ending pick if the game is over? Thats my question.

 

[phildadon86]

If you have to ask the question you’re not watching enough film. Look at what CLE’s defense was doing in quarters 1 to 3, versus what they were doing in the 4th with a four TD lead.

So you think the Cleveland defense "let us" score 24 unanswered points?

 

[Jipper]

Actually guys, he knew I needed the points to win a few of my fantasy games and he was helping me out.

 

[MWH1967]

I am just trying to understand.

You know, but it has to be confirmed at this point.

 

[Aviano90]

The same people who claim Dak gets garbage time stats also claim "I never felt like we were out of the game" with Romo. It's just an agenda.

 

[Flamma]

I have noticed a common theme here when it comes to Dak. There are 2 sides of the fence. Those that like him and see that he can lead this team to a Super Bowl. And those that dont like him, no matter how he performs for whatever their reasons are.

Now with that being said. My question hinges on certain statements I have seen on this board about his "garbage time stats".

Now people like to say he pads his stats etc. But the same people then sit there and say he threw a game ending pick to seal the win for the other team.

Now correct me if I am wrong here, but if he is just padding his stats in garbage time. How is he throwing a game ending pick? I mean the game is already over in your eyes. It cant be both. So either he is getting garbage time stats and padding his resume, or he is playing to win and throwing a game ending pick. Pick one. It cant be both.

It's the same theme going back to last season. Game is already over and here comes Dak and the Cowboys. Or a close low scoring game that we inevitably lose. Obviously it isn't all Dak's fault since this team doesn't seem to play with any heart.

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

Think what people point to is the fact that the Cowboys get so deep in a hole that the opposing team starts easing off the gas and gobies into a prevent defense to preserve the win. At that time the Cowboys offense wakes up and starts pouring on the yards and scoring. Probably not garbage time but it sure feels like I because the hole is usually too deep to climb out of and requires that’s all parts of the team play flawless football. You are not going to win many games this way but yea at the end of the day you just look at the stats and you see well the offense really was clicking and it was the defense that let them down. But if you watch the whole game you realize that the offense as much as the defense was to blame for the predicament that the team found itself in.

 

[BigStar]

When you have a lead you play D differently (give up yards, not big plays). That's why some call it "garbage stats" but that's a little extreme. But that's your answer.

 

[Rack]

. to Dak. There are 2 sides of the fence. Those that like him and see that he can lead this team to a Super Bowl. And those that dont like him, no matter how he performs for whatever their reasons are

There is also the group that likes Dak and we know he can be a superbowl winning qb, but do not think he should make Mahomes money because he is not at Mahomes level.

He isn't winning NOW, what happens when he takes up even MORE salary cap space? How are we going to get any defensive help?

Qb's don't win games, teams do. And the TEAM needs an upgrade at several positions. Paying him above his level hurts the team's ability to pay for improvements.

Keep Dak, at a second tier rate of pay and I'm fine with it. Paying him elite money would be stupid.

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

So you think the Cleveland defense "let us" score 24 unanswered points?

No I think the Cleveland defense thought the game was done and the Cowboys wouldn’t fight back, now the Cowboys do deserve credit for fighting back. The problem is however where was this fight in the 2nd and 3rd quarter? Why does this team wait till the twilight of the 4th to start fighting back?

 

[big dog cowboy]

Dak threw for 175 yards and 2 TD's in the first quarter. I don't see how that could be considered stat padding.

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

Dak threw for 175 yards and 2 TD's in the first quarter. I don't see how that could be considered stat padding.

And did what in the 2nd and 3rd? A game is more than just the 1st and 4th quarter.

 

[G2]

There is also the group that likes Dak and we know he can be a superbowl winning qb, but do not think he should make Mahomes money because he is not at Mahomes level.

He isn't winning NOW, what happens when he takes up even MORE salary cap space? How are we going to get any defensive help?

Qb's don't win games, teams do. And the TEAM needs an upgrade at several positions. Paying him above his level hurts the team's ability to pay for improvements.

Keep Dak, at a second tier rate of pay and I'm fine with it. Paying him elite money would be stupid.

That's not even remotely the argument here.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

I have noticed a common theme here when it comes to Dak. There are 2 sides of the fence. Those that like him and see that he can lead this team to a Super Bowl. And those that dont like him, no matter how he performs for whatever their reasons are.

Now with that being said. My question hinges on certain statements I have seen on this board about his "garbage time stats".

Now people like to say he pads his stats etc. But the same people then sit there and say he threw a game ending pick to seal the win for the other team.

Now correct me if I am wrong here, but if he is just padding his stats in garbage time. How is he throwing a game ending pick? I mean the game is already over in your eyes. It cant be both. So either he is getting garbage time stats and padding his resume, or he is playing to win and throwing a game ending pick. Pick one. It cant be both.

Tired of typing...Shannon will explain it to you bud.
The same old story for 3 years now as Dak pads his stats when the war is lost....