Dak Prescott within reach of becoming Dallas Cowboys All Time Franchise Passing Leader

[Whiskey Cowboy]

You exposed yourself by comparing Dak's to Romo's eras and stating Romo played under a more dangerous game. You Romoholics are the worst.

You're imagining things. I loved Tony and I love Dak. I've supported Dak every year he's been in Dallas. The playoff game broke my heart, but that isn't relevant to the conversation. The reality of it is that the game has evolved, and will continue to evolve. Spread offenses have made their way into the league and officials are cracking down on defenses, leading to higher scoring, "more entertaining" games. The direct result of that is an uptick in passing yards, passing touchdowns, completion percentages, and quarterback rating.

Look at the numbers for the leading passers in the 90s, 00s, 10s, and 20s, and tell me honestly that you believe my take is wrong. I grew up with Aikman. He's the standard I tend to hold Dallas QBs to. Not Tony, and not Dak. His numbers are absolutely miniscule, compared to the leading passers in the modern era, yet his legacy was that of an elite passer, a leader, and a winner. Why is that? Is it because the game has changed and passers are given more opportunity to complete passes? Yes. That's my argument. Stop trying to save face by focusing on one sentence.

 

[StarLord]

I'm so very excited for this..

 

[TNCowboy]

Meaningless. The passing game of the last 10 years is an entirely different game from even just 20 years ago. Just peruse the top 10 all time rated passers. One of them is Jimmy Garoppolo. 9 of the top 10 are current players.

 

[kskboys]

Vinnie Testaverde had the 8th most passing yards in NFL history when he retired. 8th best QB all time, yup.

 

[America's Cowboy]

You're imagining things. I loved Tony and I love Dak. I've supported Dak every year he's been in Dallas. The playoff game broke my heart, but that isn't relevant to the conversation. The reality of it is that the game has evolved, and will continue to evolve. Spread offenses have made their way into the league and officials are cracking down on defenses, leading to higher scoring, "more entertaining" games. The direct result of that is an uptick in passing yards, passing touchdowns, completion percentages, and quarterback rating.

Look at the numbers for the leading passers in the 90s, 00s, 10s, and 20s, and tell me honestly that you believe my take is wrong. I grew up with Aikman. He's the standard I tend to hold Dallas QBs to. Not Tony, and not Dak. His numbers are absolutely miniscule, compared to the leading passers in the modern era, yet his legacy was that of an elite passer, a leader, and a winner. Why is that? Is it because the game has changed and passers are given more opportunity to complete passes? Yes. That's my argument. Stop trying to save face by focusing on one sentence.

Yeah, it's so pass happy today. That's what the magnificent Patrick Mahomes used to help the Chiefs win the Super Bowl against the 49ers: 25 - 22 in overtime. 325 passing yards with only 2 TDs and 1 INT ...... but ....... 130 rushing yards. In other words, a balanced attack on offense, along with a defense who held the 49ers to 22 points which includes overtime. So where was this pass happy attacking offense you are talking about?

 

[Chasing6]

As the 2024 season is about to get started, Dak Prescott is getting ready to start his 9th season as QB of the Dallas Cowboys. If one takes a look, Dak Prescott is only 4,725 passing yards away from becoming the All Time Dallas Cowboys Career Passing Leader.

Mod Edit: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/career-passing.htm

Not bad after only starting 9 seasons, considering it took Tony Romo 10 seasons as a starter to become the current franchise passing leader, along with Troy Aikman before having taken 12 seasons.

What do you think? Will Dak Prescott become the Dallas Cowboys Career Passing Leader by the end of this upcoming 2024 season?

No

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

As the 2024 season is about to get started, Dak Prescott is getting ready to start his 9th season as QB of the Dallas Cowboys. If one takes a look, Dak Prescott is only 4,725 passing yards away from becoming the All Time Dallas Cowboys Career Passing Leader.

Mod Edit: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/career-passing.htm

Not bad after only starting 9 seasons, considering it took Tony Romo 10 seasons as a starter to become the current franchise passing leader, along with Troy Aikman before having taken 12 seasons.

What do you think? Will Dak Prescott become the Dallas Cowboys Career Passing Leader by the end of this upcoming 2024 season?

Good on him, govnor, good on him.

As a good neighbor Dak is tops in me book.
Well, it seems that the great irony is his utter futility in the playoffs.
Good lad, he is. But Dak is not a leader.
Further, the lad demands a goldmine --- too expensive for 2 career playoffs wins.

 

[plasticman]

I think that was expected.

Staubach had a six year military commitment before he started his career.

Danny White took up punting while waiting to start for several years.

Aikman was part of a "pick your poison" offense that featured the NFL all-time rushing leader and a defense that was in the top 5-7. Suffice it to say, there wasn't too many times the Cowboys were forced to abandon the run.

Romo didn't start until his 4th season in the league.

So, yeah, there isn't a Favre or Marino, or Manning in the Cowboys history. As long as Dak remained the Cowboys QB he was going to get all the career stats. I'm hoping he makes it more meaningful by picking up at least one championship.

 

[Cowboys5217]

Meaningless. The passing game of the last 10 years is an entirely different game from even just 20 years ago. Just peruse the top 10 all time rated passers. One of them is Jimmy Garoppolo. 9 of the top 10 are current players.

This gets pointed out every time one of these people tries to prop up Dak, and yet they ignore that. Recency bias in all it's glory.

 

[kskboys]

Yeah, it's so pass happy today. That's what the magnificent Patrick Mahomes used to help the Chiefs win the Super Bowl against the 49ers: 25 - 22 in overtime. 325 passing yards with only 2 TDs and 1 INT ...... but ....... 130 rushing yards. In other words, a balanced attack on offense, along with a defense who held the 49ers to 22 points which includes overtime. So where was this pass happy attacking offense you are talking about?

Absolutely. High octane passing isn't what wins super bowls. We really need Dak to pass for fewer yards.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Hey @TheMarathonContinues

You going to own this or just slink away and pretend it didn't happen?

Looks like he intends on ignoring it.

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

Yeah, it's so pass happy today. That's what the magnificent Patrick Mahomes used to help the Chiefs win the Super Bowl against the 49ers: 25 - 22 in overtime. 325 passing yards with only 2 TDs and 1 INT ...... but ....... 130 rushing yards. In other words, a balanced attack on offense, along with a defense who held the 49ers to 22 points which includes overtime. So where was this pass happy attacking offense you are talking about?

Look at the all-time leaders in passing yards, passing tds, completion percentage, and QB rating. Dak is #4 all time in completion percentage, just behind the great Jimmy G. He's #5 all time in QB rating. Good for him. He's a great player that benefits from the catering towards QBs and the passing game in the modern NFL. Something that his predecessors did not enjoy.

You may think these numbers benefit your argument, but having a closer look, there are two guys on all of these lists that crack the top 10, that aren't active players, or retired within the last 5 years. Brett Favre, and Dan Marino. Both legendary passers that played for a really long time. That's it. Everyone else has put time in past 2020. That's all the proof needed to discredit your argument. Good day, friend.

 

[Vtwin]

Looks like he intends on ignoring it.

Apparently he was banned from this thread. He did see my post and responded in another thread with his usual deflection. I didn't respond further so as to not muck up a completely unrelated thread.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Look at the all-time leaders in passing yards, passing tds, completion percentage, and QB rating. Dak is #4 all time in completion percentage, just behind the great Jimmy G. He's #5 all time in QB rating. Good for him. He's a great player that benefits from the catering towards QBs and the passing game in the modern NFL. Something that his predecessors did not enjoy.

You may think these numbers benefit your argument, but having a closer look, there are two guys on all of these lists that crack the top 10, that aren't active players, or retired within the last 5 years. Brett Favre, and Dan Marino. Both legendary passers that played for a really long time. That's it. Everyone else has put time in past 2020. That's all the proof needed to discredit your argument. Good day, friend.

What argument? I never started an argument. The Dak haters did because they refuse to give Dak props. You simply jumped on board and sided with them.

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

What argument? I never started an argument. The Dak haters did because they refuse to give Dak props. You simply jumped on board and sided with them.

I stated a fact, my dude. It's easier to throw the football now than it ever was in the past, which has led to an uptick in individual and team production. You asked why somebody believed as much, and I provided multiple reasons. That isn't being negative towards Dak. I'm glad he's been able to keep the pace that he has. It's led to a more entertaining and watchable product on the field.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I stated a fact, my dude. It's easier to throw the football now than it ever was in the past, which has led to an uptick in individual and team production. You asked why somebody believed as much, and I provided multiple reasons. That isn't being negative towards Dak. I'm glad he's been able to keep the pace that he has. It's led to a more entertaining and watchable product on the field.

No. They and you brought up this ease of rules and uptick in this era's passing explaining Dak's ability for possibly becoming the new franchise passing leader. I disagree, especially since Troy had more passing attempts throughout the 90s than Dak has had during this era. You can't accumulate passing yards unless you are given the opportunities/attempts to do so.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

What argument? I never started an argument. The Dak haters did because they refuse to give Dak props. You simply jumped on board and sided with them.

Peopke think and speak fot themselves. If you have a large contingent of people that disagree with you, its not a conspiracy. Its likely you are just wrong. Just something to consider, maybe.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Peopke think and speak fot themselves. If you have a large contingent of people that disagree with you, its not a conspiracy. Its likely you are just wrong. Just something to consider, maybe.

Hilarious. All of you Dak haters keep getting proven wrong year after year after year. I have yet to hear y'all admit you've been wrong.

 

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[Vtwin]

No. They and you brought up this ease of rules and uptick in this era's passing explaining Dak's ability for possibly becoming the new franchise passing leader. I disagree, especially since Troy had more passing attempts throughout the 90s than Dak has had during this era. You can't accumulate passing yards unless you are given the opportunities/attempts to do so.

This is not true.

Aikman had 3178 attempts in the first 8 years of his career.

Dak has 3873 attempts in the first 8 years of his career.

Facts.