Earth to Dak

[jday]

If you read Ree-dik-u-liss from a couple of days ago, you already know I am a fan of Dak Prescott. The kid truly is hard to not love. From the gracious manner in which he has shouldered all of the recent praise to the now infamous pointing to his mother in heaven following every touchdown he is involved in, you couldn’t have written a better narrative than what is unfolding before our collective eyes and ears…the fact that he can play also helps, but we Cowboys fans would embrace him regardless so long as he has that star on the side of his helmet, right? No? Oh.

Should the Dak magic endure against Seattle, tonight very well could be the last night we see Dak for a very long time…oh Dak we hardly knew thee! That is, unless disaster strikes and an injury to Romo necessitates Dak stepping in. Now, for many of you, this would be music to your ears; two games have been enough for many to suggest that not only is Dak starter material but he is also already better than Romo. If this is you, you need to calm down…bring it down notch…Exon Valdez is laughing at the amount of anointing oil you are spilling right now.

Dak has been very impressive; dazzling even. But there is still so much more to learn….just ask Romo. While on the job training can bring a prospect along faster, it can also be a hindrance to their development. Mind you, I’m not speaking in certainties; Dak very well could be a whole other breed of player who just simply gets it from the word jump. Nevertheless, I want him on the sideline with clipboard in hand listening in on the plays called and watching as Romo calls adjustments to the offense in response to what the opposing defense shows. I then want Dak to be the first person to greet Romo when he returns to the sideline to discuss the plays that were called and more importantly the adjustments Romo made. This can only help Dak in the long run…and it certainly won’t hurt is development.


Thoughts?

 

[SDCowboy]

So you want him to learn from Romo? No offense, but that's kind of a no-brainer. lol

 

[Craig]

I'm not really sure how to react to this thread. "I want Prescott to do exactly what every QB does when they are drafted by a team that already has a QB."

 

[jday]

So you want him to learn from Romo? No offense, but that's kind of a no-brainer. lol

None taken. There was a thread introduced recently wanting to debate who should start: Romo or Dak? So, this thread was mostly in response to that. This is more of a public service announcement, because my last thread was pretty excited about Dak. But this thread I wanted to make sure and keep things in perspective.

 

[jday]

I'm not really sure how to react to this thread. "I want Prescott to do exactly what every QB does when they are drafted by a team that already has a QB."

See my response to the first response.

 

[SDCowboy]

None taken. There was a thread introduced recently wanting to debate who should start: Romo or Dak? So, this thread was mostly in response to that. This is more of a public service announcement, because my last thread was pretty excited about Dak. But this thread I wanted to make sure and keep things in perspective.

You mean the thread where the OP got flamed like crazy?

 

[Maxmadden]

I want him playing all 4 quarters next week too. If we are going into the season with Dak as the no.2 then he needs all the reps he can get.

At least until the true scrubs come in. Showers can spend another year on the PS. He will get more work that way anyway.

 

[jday]

You mean the thread where the OP got flamed like crazy?

That would be the one....and the thing is if there is one guy thinking like that...there is probably a whole bunch more. So more or less this was simply a public service announcement for the ill-informed. Judging by the way I'm getting flamed for it, I probably should have included a disclaimer...

 

[Bullflop]

There may be many posters in the future who lobby for Dak to replace Romo if all goes as anticipated by many here. For the time being, at least, I'm confident the vast majority of us feel strongly that it's in Prescott's best interest to study and learn from one of the best QBs in the business. Anyhow, It can't hurt for that idea to get ingrained into the heads of any of us entertaining thoughts of promoting Dak to replace Romo in the very near future. It could well happen again sooner than many of us might think.

 

[jday]

I want him playing all 4 quarters next week too. If we are going into the season with Dak as the no.2 then he needs all the reps he can get.

At least until the true scrubs come in. Showers can spend another year on the PS. He will get more work that way anyway.

Hmmmmmmmm-NO! Here's why: The fourth game is notorious. It's the last chance the scrubs have to make a team. How stupid would Garrett look if Dak got hurt? Starters and key back-ups such as Dak should be kept on the sideline. He may play the first few series to first quarter, but I seriously doubt it.

 

[jday]

There may be many posters in the future who lobby for Dak to replace Romo if all goes as anticipated by many here. For the time being, at least, I'm confident the vast majority of us feel strongly that it's in Prescott's best interest to study and learn from one of the best QBs in the business. Anyhow, It can't hurt for that idea to get ingrained into the heads of any of us entertaining thoughts of promoting Dak to replace Romo in the very near future.

I've heard many people saying 2 years...if Dak keeps on doing what he has been doing, I seriously doubt it. He could take over as early as next season...

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

It will be interesting to see what happens tonight. Dak should get at least a quarter against Seattle's starters. Broaddus says he is not a good practice player but turns it on when the lights are shining. Could be a huge reality check.

 

[ksadler1]

If you guys get a chance, watch the episode with Dak on Gruden's QB Camp. It might surprise you all to see everything this kid has already been thru. From the death of his mom, to getting pummeled in games, to being benched. This kid bounces right back. I have no doubt he's got the mind set to be an NFL QB. Listen to him speak. The kid is very well spoken and intelligent. Still too early to tell, but we could be talking about the steal of the 2016 draft for years to come.....

 

[Bullflop]

I've heard many people saying 2 years...if Dak keeps on doing what he has been doing, I seriously doubt it. He could take over as early as next season...

Anything's possible, of course. Dak might excel beyond even our loftiest expectations by next year. Romo could get injured as well and if Dak filled in for him in dramatically good fashion, that could be something to tip the scales in his favor. OTOH, if Dak faltered in doing so, most of us might be thrilled to see Romo coming back to "save the day." Sooner or later, though, "the cream always rises to the top." We'll see.

 

[Maxmadden]

Hmmmmmmmm-NO! Here's why: The fourth game is notorious. It's the last chance the scrubs have to make a team. How stupid would Garrett look if Dak got hurt? Starters and key back-ups such as Dak should be kept on the sideline. He may play the first few series to first quarter, but I seriously doubt it.

If he can't play football without getting hurt for 4 quarters in a 16 game season then what does it matter? I understand limiting Romo to games that count but Dak is nowhere near the finished product, regardless of what you have seen in two preseason games. He needs all the reps he can get because he will get very little once the season starts.

 

[Aven8]

My fear is Romo getting Bledsoed.

When I say that I mean Romo gets injured and Dak comes in and wins, ala Brady, and we win the SB. While I will be elated, I will feel bad for Romo.

Now I'm going to knock on a piece of wood, and throw some salt over my shoulder!!! Lol

 

[jday]

If he can't play football without getting hurt for 4 quarters in a 16 game season then what does it matter? I understand limiting Romo to games that count but Dak is nowhere near the finished product, regardless of what you have seen in two preseason games. He needs all the reps he can get because he will get very little once the season starts.

I hear you. But the Cowboys play the Giants the very next week and they love hurting them some Romo. I'd rather a healthy Dak be staring at them on the sideline. Based on what he has done so far, that might give them pause. Before Dak, their game plan was simple:. Hurt Romo, win the game. With Dak, that's not a sure thing. So for me the risk outweighs the reward of those extra reps against the Texans scrubs.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I think at some point we'll get a rather pedestrian 12 for 20 with a pick and a TD and folks will be screaming for a trade with Cleveland for McCown and will start politicking for a 1st round pick in '17 being spent on a QB... Led by Risen Star of course.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

My fear is Romo getting Bledsoed.

When I say that I mean Romo gets injured and Dak comes in and wins, ala Brady, and we win the SB. While I will be elated, I will feel bad for Romo.

Now I'm going to knock on a piece of wood, and throw some salt over my shoulder!!! Lol

Wally "Dak" Pipp.

 

[jday]

If you guys get a chance, watch the episode with Dak on Gruden's QB Camp. It might surprise you all to see everything this kid has already been thru. From the death of his mom, to getting pummeled in games, to being benched. This kid bounces right back. I have no doubt he's got the mind set to be an NFL QB. Listen to him speak. The kid is very well spoken and intelligent. Still too early to tell, but we could be talking about the steal of the 2016 draft for years to come.....

I already did...great watch. I got the feeling Gruden genuinely liked Dak. I don't watch the show normally so I don't know if he is that with every QB he has on the show.