Film Breakdown

[America's Cowboy]

I'm sorry, I don't know the guys background but I can tell you before seeing this video that Dak had a terrible game. He looked unsure of himself, he didn't help the oline, his ineffective passing allowed the Panthers to key on the running game. If Dak plays this game like an average NFL qb the Cowboys would have won.

Akoye, is this you? You sound like Akoye.

 

[birdwells1]

Yep. The same Dez that no team has refused to pick up through free agency through today other than the Ravens and the Browns. lol

Dez's record this year is 0-0 the Cowboys record is 0-1, the same things are happening that happened last year. Who are you going to blame now? Oh that right Linehan. Lol you guys crack me up, Dak took a poop on the field Sunday and you guys run to protect him.

 

[charron]

I bought the NFL game pass this year just to have a real look at film. When you see the film you realize how bad Dak is right now. He went from average to he needs to be benched.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Dez's record this year is 0-0 the Cowboys record is 0-1, the same things are happening that happened last year. Who are you going to blame now? Oh that right Linehan. Lol you guys crack me up, Dak took a poop on the field Sunday and you guys run to protect him.

You're just another uneducated, probably never played football, Dak hater. Meh, too many of y'all around nowadays.

 

[birdwells1]

Akoye, is this you? You sound like Akoye.

Naw I'm not him but I agree, the Carolina Panthers agree and the tape agrees that Dak played terrible last Sunday. Anybody that doesn't I just don't know what to tell you.

 

[birdwells1]

I bought the NFL game pass this year just to have a real look at film. When you see the film you realize how bad Dak is right now. He went from average to he needs to be benched.

Duck. lol

 

[America's Cowboy]

Naw I'm not him but I agree, the Carolina Panthers agree and the tape agrees that Dak played terrible last Sunday. Anybody that doesn't I just don't know what to tell you.

Thank you for this biased, uneducated thread.

 

[Hawkeye19]

Dak’s mechanics were awful, and his ability to read the field was even worse, and his decision making at his position was not NFL caliber.

IMO— he is thinking way too much, and he is simply not processing information quickly enough to get through his reads and deliver the ball to the right guy on time.

This is a timing based offense— and right now, the QB is not on time. That is a giant problem.

How much stems from a lack of work in the preseason, chemistry with new personnel, and credit to the pressure he was under from the Carolina front 7 is up for debate. I think it all played a part— but Dak’s mechanics crumble when he starts to get hit, and his decision making falls apart from there.

In other words— he is a functional QB under pristine conditions— but under pressure and behind the chains— he is a liability.

I get that the Cowboys have seen him play well before— so they believe he can do it again— but he is no longer taking positive steps in his development as a QB. He needs to play better— or they need to pull the plug.

Huge year for Dak and he could not have gotten off to a worse start. Time to dig down and look himself in the mirror and deliver a high quality performance on Sunday.

 

[G2]

I'm sorry, I don't know the guys background but I can tell you before seeing this video that Dak had a terrible game. He looked unsure of himself, he didn't help the oline, his ineffective passing allowed the Panthers to key on the running game. If Dak plays this game like an average NFL qb the Cowboys would have won.

There was more going on than just Prescott. If he played better we might have won. If Sean Lee could tackle we might have won. If the O line protected better we would have won, if there weren't so many penalties we would have won, if the WR's and TE's were better we would have won, if we make that FG we would have won....

Or, just blame Prescott. Because some fans can't accept the reality that it's a combined effort. Regardless of how bad Prescott was.

 

[birdwells1]

You're just another uneducated, probably never played football, Dak hater. Meh, too many of y'all around nowadays.

So I say Dak played poorly, you defend him but I'm uneducated? Go back to your trailer and get some rest.

 

[Little Jr]

Sooooo what did you think about the video, because that don't lie.

Lol film doesn't but the eyes watching it does.

 

[birdwells1]

Lol film doesn't but the eyes watching it does.

So what did your eyes tell you when you watched it? I'm honestly asking what did you think beyond the analysis?

 

[Stash]

Dak’s mechanics were awful, and his ability to read the field was even worse, and his decision making at his position was not NFL caliber.

IMO— he is thinking way too much, and he is simply not processing information quickly enough to get through his reads and deliver the ball to the right guy on time.

This is a timing based offense— and right now, the QB is not on time. That is a giant problem.

How much stems from a lack of work in the preseason, chemistry with new personnel, and credit to the pressure he was under from the Carolina front 7 is up for debate. I think it all played a part— but Dak’s mechanics crumble when he starts to get hit, and his decision making falls apart from there.

In other words— he is a functional QB under pristine conditions— but under pressure and behind the chains— he is a liability.

I get that the Cowboys have seen him play well before— so they believe he can do it again— but he is no longer taking positive steps in his development as a QB. He needs to play better— or they need to pull the plug.

Huge year for Dak and he could not have gotten off to a worse start. Time to dig down and look himself in the mirror and deliver a high quality performance on Sunday.

Both he and this team are at a crossroads to be sure.

This isn't "rust" or lack of playing in the preseason either, this is a pattern. A dunk that he's been in since the midpoint of last season and one he still hasn't come out of.

Maybe the pressure of it all has gotten to him?

Maybe he's hit too many voices in his head giving him bad advice and making him overthink everything?

Maybe lousy, uncreative playcalls aren't helping things either?

Maybe he was never that good to begin with and was propped up by how good everything else was on this team?

Wherever one wants to point the finger, they're right. All of these things are contributing to the current offensive malaise.

 

[charron]

There was more going on than just Prescott. If he played better we might have won. If Sean Lee could tackle we might have won. If the O line protected better we would have won, if there weren't so many penalties we would have won, if the WR's and TE's were better we would have won, if we make that FG we would have won....

Or, just blame Prescott. Because some fans can't accept the reality that it's a combined effort. Regardless of how bad Prescott was.

We held them to 16, that's pretty good on defense. Wasn't perfect but good enough to win with an average offense.

How can a wr or text play better than get open down field? Should theu also throw themselves the ball? It's the NFL, rarely is everything perfect. We had opportunities, good QB take advantage of them .

 

[Ring6]

So what if this guy isn't an expert as some have stated.

The truth is Dak is either not seeing the open receivers or for some reason is not attempting to make the throw on time. Zero interceptions is good to build upon, but there are times you simply must take advantage of opportunities. Turn up the "attack" a notch or two.

 

[mardwin]

I bought the NFL game pass this year just to have a real look at film. When you see the film you realize how bad Dak is right now. He went from average to he needs to be benched.

Too many missed passes and holding up to the ball for too long. This protecting crap is what Dak is thinking about when the game is moving too fast.

 

[charron]

Too many missed passes and holding up to the ball for too long. This protecting crap is what Dak is thinking about when the game is moving too fast.

Right now he's playing backyard football. Pre-snap a QB should know the receivers routes and where they make their break. And against zones it should be much easier to read where the holes are and throw the ball on time so when the receiver makes his cut the ball is out already.

 

[CATCH17]

Akoye is not a pro scout but what he's saying is that there was some plays to be made and I agree. He's doesn't trust what he sees nor do he trust his ability to complete those plays, additionally some of the sacks are due to this.

For sure..

Dak was awful..


Also, im going to give Connor Williams more of a pass. He doesn't look as hopeless as I thought.

He had a few bad plays but he did his job most of the game. He's not mauling people but he's getting the job done for the most part.



Jarwin & Swaim could've had a big day really.

 

[G2]

We held them to 16, that's pretty good on defense. Wasn't perfect but good enough to win with an average offense.

How can a wr or text play better than get open down field? Should theu also throw themselves the ball? It's the NFL, rarely is everything perfect. We had opportunities, good QB take advantage of them .

What are you trying to say?

 

[Stash]

Right now he's playing backyard football. Pre-snap a QB should know the receivers routes and where they make their break. And against zones it should be much easier to read where the holes are and throw the ball on time so when the receiver makes his cut the ball is out already.

I'm not at the point where I'm ready to make a definitive decision on Dak one way or the other, but I will say this.

Like him, I'm at a crossroads, the evidence is beginning to suggest that maybe he's not the guy I and many others thought he was. It's looking more and more like the league has figured that out and have developed a blueprint for him and, by extension, this offense.

The numbers don't lie and they're showing that he's struggling to throw for more than 200 yards while this team struggles to score double-digit points. That's not "one game" and it's not an anomaly. It's a trend, supported by games worth of evidence.

Again, I'm not ready to close the book, but I will admit that things don't look good right now.