If we don't stick with Dak, I will be extremely upset as a fan

[Cowboy Brian]

This became a pretty heated debate at my family's Thanksgiving table last night, for a large family of Cowboys fans who live in New York but whose grandparents were all Cowboys fans (who also never lived in Texas). Heck I've been such a die-hard fan that I signed up for this forum at 13 / 14 years old.

There were of course the typical aspects of any Thanksgiving conversation that came up - including race, politics, etc; that are not appropriate for this board.

but on pure football this is where I stand -

Dak was on track for nearly 7,000 yards. He is a proven starter who has been top 12 in each of his seasons, and would be in the MVP conversation right now if he continued playing as he was.

This team went from an offense that simply couldn't be stopped to an offense that simply can't do anything with only 1 man changing.

I will end it with this - Trevor Lawrence may look like the best prospect since Andrew Luck, but Andrew Luck's career was no where on par with how Dak Prescott's career is slated to go if he continues playing at the level he has thus far performed at.

Dak Prescott is young and proven. Give me the proven QB. With how Dak has performed and this franchise is operating, if Dak is not under center because the franchise didn't do right by him, I will become a fan of whatever team he goes it.

 

[Swagger]

 

[Hardline]

Trevor Lawrence has elite traits and if by some miracle Dallas has the chance to draft him and passes. I will no longer be a fan.
Is Trevor a sure thing?
No. But I am willing to roll the dice.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Trevor Lawrence has elite traits and if by some miracle Dallas has the chance to draft him and passes. I will no longer be a fan.
Is Trever a sure thing?
No. But I am willing to roll the dice.

Dak is a sure thing, and if Trevor gets to Dak's level he will be defying the odds and realistic expectations.

 

[Hardline]

Dak is a sure thing, and if Trevor gets to Dak's level he will be defying the odds and realistic expectations.

Dak is far from a sure thing.
He has most likely reached his ceiling. And His ceiling isn't worth the contract will demand.

 

[jazzcat22]

I will be a fan no matter what happens.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Dak is far from a sure thing.
He has most likely reached his ceiling. And His ceiling isn't worth the contract will demand.

His ceiling had him on track for the best season a QB has ever had until his injury.....

Literally - 7,000 yards.

His ceiling is the GOAT based on his actual performance in the NFL as QB of this otherwise pretty trash team.

 

[Swagger]

Dak is far from a sure thing.
He has most likely reached his ceiling. And His ceiling isn't worth the contract will demand.

True story. Add in that he's coming back from a compound fracture in his ankle...doesn't exactly sound like a "sure thing"

 

[Cydios]

I think the better question is, considering all the holes, can we afford him? If we pay Dak (don't get me wrong he deserves it) can we surround him with talent needed. I personally don't think so.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Trevor Lawrence has elite traits and if by some miracle Dallas has the chance to draft him and passes. I will no longer be a fan.
Is Trevor a sure thing?
No. But I am willing to roll the dice.

he is flawed college player....remember Ryan Leaf...he was supposed to be elite too. the NFL is littered with has been college elite players

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Really who cares? Not to be rude but if you stuck with them now, how could you not with MORE bad decisions by the FO? lol

Weve been watching losers for 25 years and this team is more boring than ever. The team does absolutely nothing well, bad coaching, mental midget players, over hyped roster, bargain shopping offseasons lol, and the defense hasnt been good since what? 2003?

If you are capable of walking away from this disaster, then do yourself a favor and just walk away. Save yourself.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

I think the better question is, considering all the holes, can we afford him? If we pay Dak (don't get me wrong he deserves it) can we surround him with talent needed. I personally don't think so.

Our offense was putting up 40 a game with him. Now it is inept.

He had this as the top performing offense in the league.

Can we fix the defense and keep Dak? I think so.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Really who cares? Not to be rude but if you stuck with them now, how could you not with MORE bad decisions by the FO? lol

Weve been watching losers for 25 years and this team is more boring than ever. The team does absolutely nothing well, bad coaching, mental midget players, over hyped roster, bargain shopping offseasons lol, and the defense hasnt been good since what? 2003?

If you are capable of walking away from this disaster, then do yourself a favor and just walk away. Save yourself.

Not capable without a catalyst hence when I'm sticking with Dak. He's my QB *T.O. emoji*

 

[Cydios]

Our offense was putting up 40 a game with him. Now it is inept.

He had this as the top performing offense in the league.

Can we fix the defense and keep Dak? I think so.

I think the key will be fixing that oline. Protect Dak and open some lanes. Defense.. so many issues

 

[Big_D]

Just funny that people think we're going to throw Dak 40 Mil and start winning! lol Like he's the only thing missing here? This team is way off from competing for Super Bowls. Overpaying the next 4 years when you're simply not ready is fools gold. Has Jerry's name written all over it.

 

[Swagger]

I think the better question is, considering all the holes, can we afford him? If we pay Dak (don't get me wrong he deserves it) can we surround him with talent needed. I personally don't think so.

Exactly. Hopefully we can manoeuvre ourselves into a position whereby we can trade him to a desperate team like the Jags and receive a draft pick or two.

 

[Hardline]

he is flawed college player....remember Ryan Leaf...he was supposed to be elite too. the NFL is littered with has been college elite players

Remember Payton Manning?

 

[ClappingCarrot]

Not that I think that Dallas will have the number one pick, but they'd be out of their minds to pass on Trevor if he was available to them.

And I like Dak.

 

[jazzcat22]

If we have a chance, which I doubt very much, to get Lawrence, Fields, trash, to the other QB stating to move up, can't remember his name.
I think they have to take him. Knowing our draft position and where these QB's may fall may have an impact what they do with Dak and his contract, tag him or not, sign him, let him go into FA, get a comp pick. As it would come down to can a rookie QB do as well as Dak for a rookie contract vs and huge $35 million a year contract or more than that.

Also what does Dak want, does he still want that 4 year deal, and Jerry wants that 5th year. I think that is a consideration also.

Just way too many unknowns right now, so I will wait it out, see where we pick.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Just funny that people think we're going to throw Dak 40 Mil and start winning! lol He's the only thing missing here. This team is a way off from competing for Super Bowls. Overpaying the next 4 years when you're simply not ready is fools gold. Has Jerry's name written all over it.

Extrapolate the offensive stats from his performance this season over a full 16 games.

25% is a sufficient sample size for an extrapolation from a mathematical standpoint.

He was on track for the best season a QB has ever had in the history of the NFL.