Video: First Take MD stated "If Dallas loses, iggles win the NFCE"

[aikemirv]

When a QB runs as much as Hurts there are major risk, once outside the pocket QB is pretty much fair game.

Hurts is built like a RB with the protection of a QB outside the pocket. I think there is less risk of a knee injury outside the pocket than inside. Then if you take the threat of 300 lb lineman falling on you inside the pocket as well I would bet you would find the odds are in his favor with mobility!

 

[GMO415]

We are the best team left on their schedule, go look at it. It will be hard to make up a 2 game lead - even with more than half the season to play.

I think that's what MD was getting at.

 

[Mannix]

We could be 6-2 at the bye week even slating in a loss in one of our next three. The Lions and Bears games are both winnable if the standard of play remains consistent with what we've seen the last 4 games.

With or without Dak?

 

[Doomsday101]

Hurts is built like a RB with the protection of a QB outside the pocket. I think there is less risk of a knee injury outside the pocket than inside. Then if you take the threat of 300 lb lineman falling on you inside the pocket as well I would bet you would find the odds are in his favor with mobility!

Fine with me, he can keep on running, good luck with that. The NFL has a history with running QB and more times than not does not end well for them.

 

[aikemirv]

Fine with me, he can keep on running, good luck with that. The NFL has a history with running QB and more times than not does not end well for them.

I would disagree. In the old days you had Roger and Fran Tarkenton, then you had Steve Young, Mike Vick, Mcnabb, Daunte Culpepper, Russel Wilson, Cam Newton ( injured some but long career - would still be playing if he was a good passer) Deshawn Watson, Lamar, Kyler Murray. Long list of successful running QB's who have not had their careers shortened or significantly injured while being a running QB.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Honestly with the eagles schedule it’s going to be pretty hard to make up the games

I agree. Their schedule is so easy that its going to be hard for them to lose a lot of games. But its a long season and injuries will happen. I would rather them get hot early then late. Hard to keep the momentum going all year long. 2nd game is in Dallas and thats the more important one.

 

[CowboyRoy]

With or without Dak?

5 toughest games left are Packers in GB, Titans, 2xEagles, Vikings.

Titans and Vikings I dont consider that big of a deal. This is with Dak back. AS it stands right now, Cowboys are looking at possibly another 12 win season or better.

 

[GMO415]

Fine with me, he can keep on running, good luck with that. The NFL has a history with running QB and more times than not does not end well for them.

Hurts is not a $170 million dollar QB

 

[Doomsday101]

Hurts is not a $170 million dollar QB

He will be soon, He is a FA after next season. He like others wish cash in once he hits FA