Dak's true test awaits

[Doomsday101]

So far Dak has passed every test as he had help put his team in position to win every week which is what I expect to see from a QB. Yesterday after getting off to a sluggish start and falling behind by 14 Dak kept his cool and helped march the team down the field to get the game tied back up before halftime. I felt Dak was off the mark early in the game as he was sailing some balls high and throwing some balls behind his targets, that he did not start pressing and started show better accuracy on his passes as the game move on.

 

[gimmesix]

Let me know when you see it. This kid is unbelievable. At this point I am willing to say that he gives us a better chance to win than Romo at this point.

I like what I saw against San Fran, especially coming back form 14 down. He missed a few throws that he should have made, but all quarterbacks do. The main thing with Prescott that gives me hope for his future is his poise. He rarely makes mistakes because he doesn't panic. That's a very important trait for a quarterback.

As far as giving us a better chance to win than Romo, we'll see. The competition goes up over the next few weeks so he'll be given every chance to show that he should remain the starter. If he's on a winning streak when Romo is set to return, then I think you stick with him until he shows a chink in his armor. I believe because of Romo's understanding of the game that Romo gives us a better chance of winning against better competition, but I certainly wouldn't take the ball out of the hot hand.

I do think some are too quickly believing that Prescott can do no wrong, which is just setting them up to be disappointed. He's a rookie and he's more than likely going to play like a rookie at some point. If he doesn't, that's absolutely fantastic for our team, but we certainly shouldn't expect it.

Against San Fran, against a good defense that was able to get some pressure on him through blitzes, he stood strong without Dez and did his part to get us a victory. That's a great next step for him in the process ... and it's certainly good for our team that he continues to show signs of being the future and possibly even the now.

 

[CowboyRoy]

I like what I saw against San Fran, especially coming back form 14 down. He missed a few throws that he should have made, but all quarterbacks do. The main thing with Prescott that gives me hope for his future is his poise. He rarely makes mistakes because he doesn't panic. That's a very important trait for a quarterback.

As far as giving us a better chance to win than Romo, we'll see. The competition goes up over the next few weeks so he'll be given every chance to show that he should remain the starter. If he's on a winning streak when Romo is set to return, then I think you stick with him until he shows a chink in his armor. I believe because of Romo's understanding of the game that Romo gives us a better chance of winning against better competition, but I certainly wouldn't take the ball out of the hot hand.

I do think some are too quickly believing that Prescott can do no wrong, which is just setting them up to be disappointed. He's a rookie and he's more than likely going to play like a rookie at some point. If he doesn't, that's absolutely fantastic for our team, but we certainly shouldn't expect it.

Against San Fran, against a good defense that was able to get some pressure on him through blitzes, he stood strong without Dez and did his part to get us a victory. That's a great next step for him in the process ... and it's certainly good for our team that he continues to show signs of being the future and possibly even the now.

For me its going to be the lack of mobility, and the age for Romo. He cant get out of the way anymore. He will take more sacks, which will turn into fumbles. I have no problem sticking with Dak.

For me Dak has already shown he has it all. I have no questions what so ever that this kid is the future and a great one at that.

 

[JoeKing]

Can we now dispense with the nonsense that Dak needs Dez to win. Dez is way overrated in the overall scheme of things. He is an asset but he's not the straw that stirs the drink, that's the job of our QB. The team has Dak's back and they will win... as a team.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Can we now dispense with the nonsense that Dak needs Dez to win. Dez is way overrated in the overall scheme of things. He is an asset but he's not the straw that stirs the drink, that's the job of our QB. The team has Dak's back and they will win... as a team.

Dak made it quite clear that he didnt need Dez. Then he went out and proved it on the field. Gotta love this kid.

 

[gimmesix]

For me its going to be the lack of mobility, and the age for Romo. He cant get out of the way anymore. He will take more sacks, which will turn into fumbles. I have no problem sticking with Dak.

For me Dak has already shown he has it all. I have no questions what so ever that this kid is the future and a great one at that.

That's a possibility with Romo. His injuries certainly haven't helped his mobility. He still has a spider sense, but his beat-up body can only cooperate to an extent.

I think the ball should only go back in his hand if Dak falters. I'm a fan of everything Romo has done to carry this team over the years and everything he has represented as a Cowboys quarterback, but you don't take the ball out of the hot hand. If we lose to Cincy and Green Bay and Romo is ready to return, then you give the veteran the ball. Despite his lack of mobility and age, there are still things that Romo knows to do at QB that Dak hasn't learned yet as far as reading defenses go and you give him the chance to use those wily veteran skills. If he shows his injuries have just taken too much out of him, though, you don't hesitate to return to Prescott.

I don't think you just discard the fact that two years ago with Romo and a great running game, we were 12-4 and possibly a bad call away from being in the NFC Championship Game. You have to keep in mind what a healthy Romo can do and give him the chance to do that if Dak doesn't look to be on his way to similar success in similar conditions.

In short, there's no way that I take the ball out of Dak's hand if the team only has one loss or two losses total when Romo's ready to return, but I'm quick to see what Romo has left in him if our record is worse than that.

 

[CowboyRoy]

That's a possibility with Romo. His injuries certainly haven't helped his mobility. He still has a spider sense, but his beat-up body can only cooperate to an extent.

I think the ball should only go back in his hand if Dak falters. I'm a fan of everything Romo has done to carry this team over the years and everything he has represented as a Cowboys quarterback, but you don't take the ball out of the hot hand. If we lose to Cincy and Green Bay and Romo is ready to return, then you give the veteran the ball. Despite his lack of mobility and age, there are still things that Romo knows to do at QB that Dak hasn't learned yet as far as reading defenses go and you give him the chance to use those wily veteran skills. If he shows his injuries have just taken too much out of him, though, you don't hesitate to return to Prescott.

I don't think you just discard the fact that two years ago with Romo and a great running game, we were 12-4 and possibly a bad call away from being in the NFC Championship Game. You have to keep in mind what a healthy Romo can do and give him the chance to do that if Dak doesn't look to be on his way to similar success in similar conditions.

In short, there's no way that I take the ball out of Dak's hand if the team only has one loss or two losses total when Romo's ready to return, but I'm quick to see what Romo has left in him if our record is worse than that.

I dont see any issues with Dak reading defenses. The guy is doing it all. And the things that he can do with his youth and legs seem to me more than making up for it.

I look forward to what the team can do in these tougher games.

 

[gimmesix]

I dont see any issues with Dak reading defenses. The guy is doing it all. And the things that he can do with his youth and legs seem to me more than making up for it.

I look forward to what the team can do in these tougher games.

Dak's doing just fine with most of his reads. He's missed a few things like should be expected. There have been some opportunities to hit on bigger plays (and TDs) that he's missed that I don't think Romo would have because of Romo's pre-reads and knowledge. Of course, he's also scrambled for yardage on plays where Romo wouldn't have.

If Romo were healthy and playing, I believe we would be 4-0 because there are some different throws that I think Romo would have made against the Giants that would have given us enough to win. However, Romo being healthy is the obvious issue.

Ultimately, though, it's hard to judge what would have been different. Maybe we score less with Romo instead of more, although I doubt that based on his career. I'm certainly not trying to knock Dak because I've been extremely pleased with his play, and knowing that it can get even better with experience gives me a lot of hope for the future of this franchise at the QB position.

I also look forward to seeing what he and the team can do in these tougher games. If they are typical of what we can expect from this team, I won't be surprised by losses that can be pinned on the defense's inability to hold leads. Facing some suspect offenses have helped us avoid that fate IMO, but this defense can't get pressure and good teams will take advantage of that.

I'll feel just as sorry for Dak as I have for Romo if he plays his heart out and we lose anyway because this front-office has failed to provide the team with the defensive pieces it needs to succeed.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Dak's doing just fine with most of his reads. He's missed a few things like should be expected. There have been some opportunities to hit on bigger plays (and TDs) that he's missed that I don't think Romo would have because of Romo's pre-reads and knowledge. Of course, he's also scrambled for yardage on plays where Romo wouldn't have.

If Romo were healthy and playing, I believe we would be 4-0 because there are some different throws that I think Romo would have made against the Giants that would have given us enough to win. However, Romo being healthy is the obvious issue.

Ultimately, though, it's hard to judge what would have been different. Maybe we score less with Romo instead of more, although I doubt that based on his career. I'm certainly not trying to knock Dak because I've been extremely pleased with his play, and knowing that it can get even better with experience gives me a lot of hope for the future of this franchise at the QB position.

I also look forward to seeing what he and the team can do in these tougher games. If they are typical of what we can expect from this team, I won't be surprised by losses that can be pinned on the defense's inability to hold leads. Facing some suspect offenses have helped us avoid that fate IMO, but this defense can't get pressure and good teams will take advantage of that.

I'll feel just as sorry for Dak as I have for Romo if he plays his heart out and we lose anyway because this front-office has failed to provide the team with the defensive pieces it needs to succeed.

He is 3-1, end of story. the fact that the kid is playing his first 4 games in the NFL makes it beyond incredible. Romo is riding the pine for the 2nd straight year, this time with a broken back. Contemplatiing what reads Romo may or may not have made is pointless. No doubt Romo would have thrown 1 pick or two with his great reading skills and gone down at least 3 or 4 times on sacks. No doubt fumbling at least one of them.

When and IF romo finally gets healthy and is back on the field we can then compare Romo to Dak. The Romo I saw last year threw 3 picks in the Giants game did he not? He didnt look so good.

 

[Verdict]

By the way, **** the put down the annointing oil ********. We as fans can get on the bandwagon and it is irrelevant to how Dak plays or not. If Joe Shmoe says Dak is the best ever, what effect does it have on Dak's play? None. Nada. Zilch!

 

[gimmesix]

He is 3-1, end of story. the fact that the kid is playing his first 4 games in the NFL makes it beyond incredible. Romo is riding the pine for the 2nd straight year, this time with a broken back. Contemplatiing what reads Romo may or may not have made is pointless. No doubt Romo would have thrown 1 pick or two with his great reading skills and gone down at least 3 or 4 times on sacks. No doubt fumbling at least one of them.

When and IF romo finally gets healthy and is back on the field we can then compare Romo to Dak. The Romo I saw last year threw 3 picks in the Giants game did he not? He didnt look so good.

Did we or did we not win that game last year against the Giants?

Look, I see no reason to debate this. I just want whatever is best for the team. If Prescott is playing great when Romo returns, then leave Prescott in until he's not playing great. If that day never comes, fantastic because it means we've won the Super Bowl.