Dak Vs. LSU

mattjames2010

mattjames2010

Well-Known Member
Messages
22,076
Reaction score
20,980


I've gone back to watch his college games to refresh my memory of how he plays in meaningful games. While he took an L in this game, I think this is one of the more impressive games I've seen from him going up against a tough LSU defense that night.

While watching Dak in preseason, some of his passes have had me worried since I haven't seen much zip on the ball. Then I see the pass at 5:11, and he shows he has the arm strength to fit balls into tight spaces. This made me feel a lot better knowing he can put some zip on the ball when he needs to.

The most impressive part of this game though is the final drive (Outside of the delay of game, of course). Does this guy ever get rattled? Even with the O-Line breaking down throughout this game, Dak is poised as hell. Always looking downfield, always knowing where a player is to dump it off if need be. Actually, I'd say he might have been TOO relaxed on that final drive which led to a costly penalty.

Going back and watching these games, I'm starting to remember why I liked him so much as a prospect. Everything he's shown in preseason he showed in college, but it seems he may have taken his game to another level. I expect the regular season to give him some trouble, he's a rookie and this should be expected, but I don't think he had a few fluky preseason games. I keep bringing this up, but his preseason reminds me a lot of what Wilson showed back in 2012.
 
He had Miss. St ranked as the #1 team in the country in 2014 and his supporting cast was not very good.


Also, I'm glad he had experience playing big road games in the SEC.. I think that huge to learn to play against quality defenses with crazy crowds on the road.
 
Good post Matt.

Yeah, he is going to have trouble, it's just the way it is but I think he'll have the Giants on their heels a bit because there isn't any regular season tape on him. Also on Colin yesterday, Pete Schrager said Linehan and Garrett are implementing a lot of new offensive wrinkles and you can bet that will including a lot of read option since both he and Zeke did a lot of that in college.

I truly believe we can beat the Giants and Dak can look pretty good. It's weeks 3,4,5 when the tape is out is when the real adjustments begin. I'm really excited by his potential, it just might be a little early for him still.

Can't wait though!
 
When he doesn't throw off the left foot he seems all over the place.
 
mattjames2010 said:


I've gone back to watch his college games to refresh my memory of how he plays in meaningful games. While he took an L in this game, I think this is one of the more impressive games I've seen from him going up against a tough LSU defense that night.

While watching Dak in preseason, some of his passes have had me worried since I haven't seen much zip on the ball. Then I see the pass at 5:11, and he shows he has the arm strength to fit balls into tight spaces. This made me feel a lot better knowing he can put some zip on the ball when he needs to.

The most impressive part of this game though is the final drive (Outside of the delay of game, of course). Does this guy ever get rattled? Even with the O-Line breaking down throughout this game, Dak is poised as hell. Always looking downfield, always knowing where a player is to dump it off if need be. Actually, I'd say he might have been TOO relaxed on that final drive which led to a costly penalty.

Going back and watching these games, I'm starting to remember why I liked him so much as a prospect. Everything he's shown in preseason he showed in college, but it seems he may have taken his game to another level. I expect the regular season to give him some trouble, he's a rookie and this should be expected, but I don't think he had a few fluky preseason games. I keep bringing this up, but his preseason reminds me a lot of what Wilson showed back in 2012.
Click to expand...

Dak is battle tested :yourock:
 
Sometimes he doesn't throw off a proper base, that affects both accuracy and velocity and he hasn't shaken that off yet on some throws.
 
DandyDon1722 said:
Good post Matt.

Yeah, he is going to have trouble, it's just the way it is but I think he'll have the Giants on their heels a bit because there isn't any regular season tape on him. Also on Colin yesterday, Pete Schrager said Linehan and Garrett are implementing a lot of new offensive wrinkles and you can bet that will including a lot of read option since both he and Zeke did a lot of that in college.

I truly believe we can beat the Giants and Dak can look pretty good. It's weeks 3,4,5 when the tape is out is when the real adjustments begin. I'm really excited by his potential, it just might be a little early for him still.

Can't wait though!
Click to expand...


That's exactly my prediction as well. The first 2-3 weeks will be fine, possibly even impressive offensively. It's weeks 4 -- until Romo returns where things could get shaky for Dak as tendencies are developed and opposing coaches have something to work with.
 
He was the only player that was even drafted this year from Miss St if that tells you about their talent.

I will tell you that 2 minute drive against Seattle was as cool as I've seen from a rookie, if not an established vet! The way he got everyone to the line and then made sure everyone was set to not get a penalty was terrific.
 
mattjames2010 said:


I've gone back to watch his college games to refresh my memory of how he plays in meaningful games. While he took an L in this game, I think this is one of the more impressive games I've seen from him going up against a tough LSU defense that night.

While watching Dak in preseason, some of his passes have had me worried since I haven't seen much zip on the ball. Then I see the pass at 5:11, and he shows he has the arm strength to fit balls into tight spaces. This made me feel a lot better knowing he can put some zip on the ball when he needs to.

The most impressive part of this game though is the final drive (Outside of the delay of game, of course). Does this guy ever get rattled? Even with the O-Line breaking down throughout this game, Dak is poised as hell. Always looking downfield, always knowing where a player is to dump it off if need be. Actually, I'd say he might have been TOO relaxed on that final drive which led to a costly penalty.

Going back and watching these games, I'm starting to remember why I liked him so much as a prospect. Everything he's shown in preseason he showed in college, but it seems he may have taken his game to another level. I expect the regular season to give him some trouble, he's a rookie and this should be expected, but I don't think he had a few fluky preseason games. I keep bringing this up, but his preseason reminds me a lot of what Wilson showed back in 2012.
Click to expand...


Thanks for the post!
 
That, BTW, was not just a bunch of zone read and RPO. You could tell he was going through a progression at times.
 
JohnsKey19 said:
That's exactly my prediction as well. The first 2-3 weeks will be fine, possibly even impressive offensively. It's weeks 4 -- until Romo returns where things could get shaky for Dak as tendencies are developed and opposing coaches have something to work with.
Click to expand...
People are really giving tape far too much credence in this particular case. A gameplan certainly helps, but the team that does the best job of executing their assignments is typically the team that wins regardless of gameplan. I have every confidence that that offensive line, the wr's, the te's, and the rb's, as a whole, will out-execute the majority of the teams on their schedule.
 
Aven8 said:
He was the only player that was even drafted this year from Miss St if that tells you about their talent.

I will tell you that 2 minute drive against Seattle was as cool as I've seen from a rookie, if not an established vet! The way he got everyone to the line and then made sure everyone was set to not get a penalty was terrific.
Click to expand...

He's like a rookie in name only.
 
mattjames2010 said:


I've gone back to watch his college games to refresh my memory of how he plays in meaningful games. While he took an L in this game, I think this is one of the more impressive games I've seen from him going up against a tough LSU defense that night.

While watching Dak in preseason, some of his passes have had me worried since I haven't seen much zip on the ball. Then I see the pass at 5:11, and he shows he has the arm strength to fit balls into tight spaces. This made me feel a lot better knowing he can put some zip on the ball when he needs to.

The most impressive part of this game though is the final drive (Outside of the delay of game, of course). Does this guy ever get rattled? Even with the O-Line breaking down throughout this game, Dak is poised as hell. Always looking downfield, always knowing where a player is to dump it off if need be. Actually, I'd say he might have been TOO relaxed on that final drive which led to a costly penalty.

Going back and watching these games, I'm starting to remember why I liked him so much as a prospect. Everything he's shown in preseason he showed in college, but it seems he may have taken his game to another level. I expect the regular season to give him some trouble, he's a rookie and this should be expected, but I don't think he had a few fluky preseason games. I keep bringing this up, but his preseason reminds me a lot of what Wilson showed back in 2012.
Click to expand...

Interesting that I just watched him play against Alabama last year, arguably one of his toughest games where he got sacked about 10 times. Still threw for 300 and got the snot beat out of him but he played well considering.
 
Aven8 said:
He was the only player that was even drafted this year from Miss St if that tells you about their talent.

I will tell you that 2 minute drive against Seattle was as cool as I've seen from a rookie, if not an established vet! The way he got everyone to the line and then made sure everyone was set to not get a penalty was terrific.
Click to expand...

Chris Jones went in 2nd round to Kansas City.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Staff online

Members online

... and 92 more.
Total: 7,777 (members: 192, guests: 7,585)
Robots: 1,135

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
474,006
Messages
14,506,050
Members
24,207
Latest member
TomGiantsfan
Back
Top