How to turn Dak Prescott into Russell Wilson

[rags747]

Russell Wilson won a Super bowl. I'd rather that.

I'm thinking Mershawn and that defense had a lot to do with that SB ring, RW certainly was able to manage the game though.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Tony Romo joined the Cowboys in 2003. Wade Wilson joined the Cowboys in 2007. Wade Wilson had little to do with Tony Romo becoming Tony Romo.

First let me say you sound like a crazy person.

For you see... Wade has been the quarterbacks coach for all but one year Tony Romo has been a starting quarterback in the National Football league.

Unless you think Romo has not improved a lick in the last decade then you have to give credit where credit is due.

Or you can continue to sound like a crazy person.

 

[rags747]

If Wilson is legit, then he should win a SB with a mid talent defense. Because Romo by most experts isn't legit because he hasn't done that.

And I do not see Wilson winning anything significant without that defense, don't see it. He's the perfect buss driver QB, probably a little more. Without that def he has zero rings.

 

[percyhoward]

Understand the sentiment and in a number of scenarios I agree.

Having said that, Russell Wilson is the 2nd ranked passer in NFL history by QB rating -- nearly 5 points higher than Romo (101.8 vs Romo's 97.3). That doesn't even account for 600 yards rushing per season Wilson averages.

Most of Romo's career was played when the league rating was lower than it has been during Wilson's four seasons. If you compare the league average with their ratings, Wilson's edge over Romo goes down from +4.5 points to +1.9 points.

And of course, Wilson plays with a lead far more often than Romo. The Seahawks' defense ranks 1st in TD allowed per drive during Wilson's career as a starter. Dallas' defense ranks 21st over Romo's career as a starter. QB who are playing from behind take more risks, and face defenses that know what's coming. Romo is used to having to exceed 20 points to win the game. Over Wilson's career that's been a rarity.

Opponent Scored 20+ points in a game
Seattle: 36% (27 times in 74 games)
Dallas: 61% (102 times in 166 games)

But Wilson took a giant step last year, and they will be a threat to win it all every year as long as their defense plays at that level.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

When the superbowl was on the line and Wilson had the ball in his hands he threw a pick and lost. Had he gave the ball to Lynch they win that game

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

And I do not see Wilson winning anything significant without that defense, don't see it. He's the perfect buss driver QB, probably a little more. Without that def he has zero rings.

Better bus driver than Aikman?

 

[Zekeats]

Rivers is built similar to Dak and used to be mobile. Prescott is nothing like Wilson and McNabb.

It's like the Dirk and Bird comparison. They are nothing alike.

Since when the heck was Rivers ever mobile.
I can't even anymore.....I just can't.

#4. PHILIP RIVERS
Ah, he of the famed bolo-tie and trash-talking antics. To be sure, Rivers spins a pretty spiral and throws plenty of touchdowns, but my god is he an ugly runner. Here’s a fun fact: He ran a 5.08 40-yard dash at the combine, and that was before tearing his ACL in 2008. Quick tutorial: Bring pressure up the middle, and the man is sacked. Film session over.

https://seatgeek.com/tba/sports/top-5-slowest-nfl-quarterbacks/

 

[Manwiththeplan]

How to turn Dak Prescott into Russell Wilson? Hmmm....

Step 1: Kidnap Russell Wilson
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Championship!

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Since when the heck was Rivers ever mobile.
I can't even anymore.....I just can't.

#4. PHILIP RIVERS
Ah, he of the famed bolo-tie and trash-talking antics. To be sure, Rivers spins a pretty spiral and throws plenty of touchdowns, but my god is he an ugly runner. Here’s a fun fact: He ran a 5.08 40-yard dash at the combine, and that was before tearing his ACL in 2008. Quick tutorial: Bring pressure up the middle, and the man is sacked. Film session over.

https://seatgeek.com/tba/sports/top-5-slowest-nfl-quarterbacks/

Lol, seriously.

I almost half believe erod just has a schtick, because his takes on any subject are consistently some of the worst I've ever read.

 

[Slim_JD]

Romo taught himself how to be an elite quarterback.

 

[dallasdave]

So, Saturday's game showed us all that Dak has potential to be a starting QB in this league and successor to Romo. We have four years to mold him before his contract is up. How we coach him up will be crucial. Over the years, our QB and offensive coaches have not shown a great aptitude for developing QBs and integrating them into our system. We should take a lesson from Seattle and Russell Wilson...

In my mind, Prescott and Wilson share similar physical and mental makeup. They are great athletes, smart, natural leaders, and have strong arms. However, their passing fundamentals, especially from the pocket, needed (Wilson) and need (Prescott) work. As the link below shows, Wilson has progressed well in this area because he has learned to suppress the instinct to run or throw immediately in the face of pressure, but instead, to "hitch up" or subtley step up or slide in the pocket to buy more time for him to read the defense and for his receivers to get open. This skill (along with improving footwork to create a solid base, so that each throw is accurate) will be key in Dak's development.

So how do we get Dak to where Wilson is (or close to it)? First step is make him the #2 QB (as Jerry alluded to today), so that he gets enough reps each week. Second step is to hire a better QB coach. Apologies to Wade Wilson, but we can do better. Maybe Jerry poaches a guy like Carl Smith (Russell Wilson's QB coach in SEA since he was drafted in 2012) or hires a bright young mind who has played QB more recently in the NFL and knows the "new game" (Wade Wilson retired from the NFL in 1999). Third step is for Dak to hire an offseason QB guru (I don't think NFL coaches can work with players except for specified camps) to work with him on fundamentals all year round.

If we follow these steps (or something like them), within four years when Dak's rookie contract is up, we should know if we have our next franchise QB or not.

http://www.fieldgulls.com/2015/12/21/10636606/seahawks-replay-booth-russell-wilson-nfl-tyler-lockett

Good post !!

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Better bus driver than Aikman?

Guess you slept thru Aikman's career.

 

[erod]

Since when the heck was Rivers ever mobile.
I can't even anymore.....I just can't.

#4. PHILIP RIVERS
Ah, he of the famed bolo-tie and trash-talking antics. To be sure, Rivers spins a pretty spiral and throws plenty of touchdowns, but my god is he an ugly runner. Here’s a fun fact: He ran a 5.08 40-yard dash at the combine, and that was before tearing his ACL in 2008. Quick tutorial: Bring pressure up the middle, and the man is sacked. Film session over.

https://seatgeek.com/tba/sports/top-5-slowest-nfl-quarterbacks/

Mobility isn't running 40-yard dashes. Romo is mobile in the pocket, bit he can't outrun me.

Learn football.

 

[erod]

Lol, seriously.

I almost half believe erod just has a schtick, because his takes on any subject are consistently some of the worst I've ever read.

This, from you?

Learn football, buddy. You've contributed nothing here.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

This, from you?

Learn football, buddy. You've contributed nothing here.

Loool.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Guess you slept thru Aikman's career.

No, I was there for every snap. Care to dispute his postseason numbers?

I'm guessing you don't because it would fly in the face of your ridiculous takes on Wilson and you wouldn't want to be a hypocrite now would you?

 

[Zekeats]

Mobility isn't running 40-yard dashes. Romo is mobile in the pocket, bit he can't outrun me.

Learn football.

Rivers couldn't move 4 steps to his left in 2 seconds. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to say that Rivers is immobile.

I bit he can outrun you. Learn english.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I see a mix between McNabb and Wilson.

I don't see McFlubb at all. McFlubb was not nearly as accurate.

 

[Zekeats]

I don't see McFlubb at all. McFlubb was not nearly as accurate.

Your crazy. I would actually say that McNabb was the more accurate QB of the two.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

No, I was there for every snap. Care to dispute his postseason numbers?

I'm guessing you don't because it would fly in the face of your ridiculous takes on Wilson and you wouldn't want to be a hypocrite now would you?

None more ridiculous than your arrogant attitude. You're right. Wilson and Aikman are the same. Aikman threw a pick in the SB and lost it. He isn't 3-0, but 2-1 in SB's. Same as when Wilson lost his last SB appearance.