Dak takes a step backward in win

[Romotil45]

Let's be honest with ourselves Dak is a media darling and a so-called controversy is always good for ratings. Many football inepts have fallen head over heals for Dak but he proved last night he is not ready to lead this team into the playoffs. It was a pedestrian performance. Daks fundamentals were very poor under pressure resulting in a near 50 percent completion percentage. Could easily have been 3 picks not just one. He often failed to recognize in the blitz. He doesn't look comfortable changing his protections. Dak almost drove the wheels off the bus which is the one thing a bus driver just can't do. He's simply not ready but is any rookie ever quite ready ? Romo torches the Eagles wins by 2 TDs and makes it look easy.

 

[jwooten15]

He looked like a rookie for 3+ quarters. For sure.

I'm curious to see how he responds next week. Because the Browns saw how much Dak struggled when Philly blitzed, and they will no doubt follow suit.

Dak looked skittish and uncomfortable. But it's the first time all year it's been that way. I don't think it's fair to say that he "proved he is not ready to lead this team into the playoffs."

If this becomes a trend, then sure, go ahead and say he isn't ready. But no young player is going to play NFL football and not have learning moments/games.

I'm good if they keep Dak as the starter, or if they bring back Romo. It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Dak's mechanics were not good.

Philly's defense probably had some to do with that.

Also the "plan" to force attempts to Bryant was god-awful. Dak was 4/14 to Bryant and 15/25 to everyone else.

 

[rpntex]

Let's be honest with ourselves Dak is a media darling and a so-called controversy is always good for ratings. Many football inepts have fallen head over heals for Dak but he proved last night he is not ready to lead this team into the playoffs. It was a pedestrian performance. Daks fundamentals were very poor under pressure resulting in a near 50 percent completion percentage. Could easily have been 3 picks not just one. He often failed to recognize in the blitz. He doesn't look comfortable changing his protections. Dak almost drove the wheels off the bus which is the one thing a bus driver just can't do. He's simply not ready but is any rookie ever quite ready ? Romo torches the Eagles wins by 2 TDs and makes it look easy.

I'm not so sure Romo wins by two scores. Too many people are not giving the Eagles proper credit. Jim Schwartz had a very effective scheme last night, and Romo would've had to battle that is well. The eagles did a good job of limiting Dallas' running game, although Zeke did break a couple of runs. There's game also effectively took away Cole Beasley in the middle of the field. That being said, that should've left Witten or one of the other wide receiver's open. Deck failed to capitalize on match ups because his "go to" guys were taken away. I took that as pretty strong evidence that Prescott is still only reading half the field… Not surprising, however, for a rookie. I do believe Romo would have made adjustments, but he still would've had to deal with the reduced effectiveness of the running game.

I think Dallas would still have one with Romo, but under no circumstances do I think it would have been easy.

 

[Romotil45]

He looked like a rookie for 3+ quarters. For sure.

I'm curious to see how he responds next week. Because the Browns saw how much Dak struggled when Philly blitzed, and they will no doubt follow suit.

Dak looked skittish and uncomfortable. But it's the first time all year it's been that way. I don't think it's fair to say that he "proved he is not ready to lead this team into the playoffs."

If this becomes a trend, then sure, go ahead and say he isn't ready. But no young player is going to play NFL football and not have learning moments/games.

I'm good if they keep Dak as the starter, or if they bring back Romo. It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out.

It's obvious to me that the league has taken a kid gloves approach to rookie QBs in recent years. It's it a conspiracy ? Perhaps ,but it makes good sense to have a fan base fall in love with a rookie before he struggles. But soon the gloves will come off just like last night. Daks not ready he was very inept other teams will not take it easy on him in the playoffs. He needs time to learn his protections and how to beat the blitz and to improve his footwork under pressure. He looked terrible last night. Tebow esk at times.

 

[csirl]

Said in jest

Dak looked like Romo today - intercepted in endzone. Forcing the ball at a crucial time in the 4th and nearly getting picked. Is this due to Wades coaching or picking up bad habits from Romo?

 

[JD_KaPow]

I'm not so sure Romo wins by two scores. Too many people are not giving the Eagles proper credit. Jim Schwartz had a very effective scheme last night, and Romo would've had to battle that is well. The eagles did a good job of limiting Dallas' running game, although Zeke did break a couple of runs. There's game also effectively took away Cole Beasley in the middle of the field. That being said, that should've left Witten or one of the other wide receiver's open. Deck failed to capitalize on match ups because his "go to" guys were taken away. I took that as pretty strong evidence that Prescott is still only reading half the field… Not surprising, however, for a rookie. I do believe Romo would have made adjustments, but he still would've had to deal with the reduced effectiveness of the running game.

I think Dallas would still have one with Romo, but under no circumstances do I think it would have been easy.

I think it would have been easier. There were a number of plays where they had just what they wanted and Dak simply missed the throw. Others where he didn't see open receivers. Healthy Romo doesn't miss all of those.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

Let's be honest with ourselves Dak is a media darling and a so-called controversy is always good for ratings. Many football inepts have fallen head over heals for Dak but he proved last night he is not ready to lead this team into the playoffs. It was a pedestrian performance. Daks fundamentals were very poor under pressure resulting in a near 50 percent completion percentage. Could easily have been 3 picks not just one. He often failed to recognize in the blitz. He doesn't look comfortable changing his protections. Dak almost drove the wheels off the bus which is the one thing a bus driver just can't do. He's simply not ready but is any rookie ever quite ready ? Romo torches the Eagles wins by 2 TDs and makes it look easy.

Well Romo's not healthy. What's the point of your thread? Romo may have won by 2 TD's.. he also may have struggled if this was his first game back not having played meaningful football in a year? We may have lost by 20 as well with Romo? It's not like he hasn't had horrific multiple int games as a vet even? Dak struggled... tough divisional opponent. He's also a rookie. Every Sunday I watch vets have worse games. Also btw... he picked himself up and fought hard going 5-5 in OT. I just don't understand the point of this thread? Criticism fair.. lame one sided agenda.. dumb!

 

[CrownCowboy]

I'm not going to get down on Dak or really criticize him all that much.

He's a rookie and looked rough for much of the game last night. The kid hung tough. Most rookies go through learning experiences that are bad and they ultimately end up bad. It didn't end up that way last night though.

That was a hell of a team win all the way around. Proud of the team.

 

[JD_KaPow]

The thing that really disturbed was the two or three times Dak was about to be sacked and just chucked the ball up in the air in the middle of the field. Absolute miracle none of those were intercepted. That stuff just has to stop.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

I think it would have been easier. There were a number of plays where they had just what they wanted and Dak simply missed the throw. Others where he didn't see open receivers. Healthy Romo doesn't miss all of those.

That's fair and accurate but we don't know where Romo may have struggled as well? The last time we saw him in a game that mattered he threw multiple pick 6's? Not a Romo dis. Also how would Romo have held up under pressure? With less mobility he could have gotten killed back there? Who knows.

 

[JD_KaPow]

That's fair and accurate but we don't know where Romo may have struggled as well? The last time we saw him in a game that mattered he threw multiple pick 6's? Not a Romo dis. Also how would Romo have held up under pressure? With less mobility he could have gotten killed back there? Who knows.

It's possible, and certainly why I said "healthy Romo". The protection actually held up pretty well against the blitz: Dak usually had some time even when they were rushing extra guys - I was really impressed by the protection. Obviously I can't prove anything, but Dak's inaccuracy really jumped out last night in a way that it hasn't in his previous games.

 

[Gabe]

I will not harp on Romo negatively anymore. But, the last game Romo played a good defense we lost 33-13, 3 INT, 0 TDs, 50% comp, eTc... Not a slam on him, but just stating that bad games happen regardless of QB. The good thing Dak displayed is his ability to overcome a bad game. Right now, it wouldn't matter if Dak threw 5 TDs 0 INTs and we won 50-0. It counts the same.

Could we have won more convincingly with a healthy Romo last night? Possibly. Could we have also been blown out? Absolutely.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

That's fair and accurate but we don't know where Romo may have struggled as well? The last time we saw him in a game that mattered he threw multiple pick 6's? Not a Romo dis. Also how would Romo have held up under pressure? With less mobility he could have gotten killed back there? Who knows.

That's exactly right.

We've seen Romo have those 3 pick games or get sacked 7 times.

I think Romo's terrific but to think every one of his games was 25 for 33 with 325 yards, 3 TD's and 0 picks is ludicrous.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I will not harp on Romo negatively anymore. But, the last game Romo played a good defense we lost 33-13, 3 INT, 0 TDs, 50% comp, eTc... Not a slam on him, but just stating that bad games happen regardless of QB. The good thing Dak displayed is his ability to overcome a bad game. Right now, it wouldn't matter if Dak threw 5 TDs 0 INTs and we won 50-0. It counts the same.

Could we have won more convincingly with a healthy Romo last night? Possibly. Could we have also been blown out? Absolutely.

You bet.

It was the type of game where Romo would have take a lot of sacks.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

It's possible, and certainly why I said "healthy Romo". The protection actually held up pretty well against the blitz: Dak usually had some time even when they were rushing extra guys - I was really impressed by the protection. Obviously I can't prove anything, but Dak's inaccuracy really jumped out last night in a way that it hasn't in his previous games.

Tough game for sure but let's remember Schwartz is no slouch. Although Dak has raised the bar let's not take for granted that he's a rookie. There was a time where rookie QB's didn't even see the field for a couple years.. Sure Dak struggled.. but I take issue with those proclaiming that Romo wins that game by 20. That part annoys me.

 

[toto1939]

I find it interesting that Romonians get their panties in a wad whenever Tony is criticized, yet feel free to demean a QB that has the main 'intangible' - the ability to win. You guys take your 300+ yard games, I'd rather see some more Super Bowl victories.

 

[Gator88]

I find it interesting that Romonians get their panties in a wad whenever Tony is criticized, yet feel free to demean a QB that has the main 'intangible' - the ability to win. You guys take your 300+ yard games, I'd rather see some more Super Bowl victories.

So Dallas messed up not picking up Tim Tebow last year? He has much more of an ability to win than Dak did with his 2 college championships to Dak's 0.

 

[JDSmith]

I thought Dak looked pretty bad for a large portion of the game. But the defense and Zeke kept us within striking distance, and then Dak played well late and in OT. Every QB is going to have bad games, you just hope the rest of the team can bail him out to a degree. And if he can bounce back and play well in crunch time, even better.

I can't find a lot to complain about, but if we had lost I would have been thinking more about his lack of accurate throws for a good portion of the game.

 

[Animosity]

Romos first 7 games in 2014

14 tds, 6 ints, 1 lost fumble

Dak this year so far

13 tds, 2 ints, 1 lost fumble..

and Romo had a healthy Dez for those 7 games while Dak hasnt. hmmmm