Is the Bucs game a do or die game for any Dak fans?

[blueblood70]

Pretty brainless post here, saying we're stuck with Dak is not a defense for Dak, followed by the same old excuses every Dak homer makes in every post.

quite the opposite, old busted narratives ,same old clueless dak hating , qb blaming type respose from a fanbase who doesn't ackowledge what the team concept means. The team played horrible against Washington, many parts of the team have not shown up in these big Playoff games , everything i said were straight facts , not emotional ridiculous posts, like your braindead thread that never been started given the details of daks contract,

but stuck?

you mean with top 5 offense since hes comeback and half daks INts were not on him, his 8-3 record with 2 OT losses not on him with big leads blows, sure i must have been wrong stating 100% facts instead of absolute nonsense.

dak doesn't play OL, defense, rb, DL, DB or coach. Special teams either , all those were terrible against wash, yet here we are with clueless responses as if Daks supposed to overcome bad team play around him.
so everyone else gets to play poorly and you are ok with it but cut dak even though that would cripple the cap and team vs seeing b2b 12 win playoff berth seasons..right let's move on and owe dak like 80mil and replace him with an unproven commodity because blind overly emotional troll of fan says that the right move?

 

[diamonddelts]

Diamonds or pearls?

 

[plasticman]

Dak could throw for 5 TD's, zero INT's, and the Cowboys could still lose.

Conversely, he could throw for 95 yards with 3 INT's while the Cowboys win.

It isn't always about the QB.

 

[Dak_Attack_09]

I just can't do it with you Dak lovers, it's endless excuses everyones fault but Dak. Great QBs don't need endless excuses it's just obvious that they're great.

Only hater would blame one player when it’s a team game. What has this organization done before got Dak here?
Don’t bring up Jimmy’s accomplishment.

 

[cnuball21]

I wouldn’t consider myself pro Dak or anti Dak, but if we lose I’ll place the blame where it belongs.

It’s not automatically on Dak if we win or lose. Not sure why a lot of fans can’t grasp this.

 

[RonnieT24]

Well that explains your undying ridiculous love for Zeke. In other words you will say just about anything, ridiculous or not, just to paint your hero's with a star as better than they are.

Its a wonder though why Pollard is not one of your favorites. The guy is amazing.

If Pollard wins a couple of rushing titles and has a couple of 100 yard games in the playoffs he will also become one of my favorites. I support all who wear the star.. Hell I supported T.O. when he wore the star despite knowing what a piece of crap human being he was. I was not the least bit sad to see him go.. but when he was wearing the Cowboys uniform he was my favorite receiver. You don't like that line of thinking.. that's on you. I'm not here to be like everybody else. I'm here to do me.

People like you are the only ones who constantly bring feelings and "heroes" into these discussions. The only feeling I am concerned with is the feeling of celebrating a win. Everything else is a distant second. I want my team to win and I want the players who present the best chance at that to play. When Pollard shows he can shoulder the load and help the team win I will want him to start and play more. It's not really all that complicated. Pollard has earned more playing time. So he has played more. What he has not done is replace what Zeke brings to the table which is something I believe this team needs. Why this still bothers you is a complete mystery at this point. But I will continue to laugh at how much it seems to bother you when Zeke plays.. Because it's absolutely hilarious.

 

[RonnieT24]

I wouldn’t consider myself pro Dak or anti Dak, but if we lose I’ll place the blame where it belongs.

It’s not automatically on Dak if we win or lose. Not sure why a lot of fans can’t grasp this.

They can.. people just like to argue apparently..

 

[eromeopolk]

Are you out on Dak if we lose this game and he turns the ball over?

If not, what would it take for you to be out on Dak?

On the opposite side, if Dak can get us to the NFC Championship I will apologize for discredting Dak.

Dak has +$40M reasons you will not see the last of him after any lost this year, playoff or regular season. He did the same for Romo...Thank you GM for making all this possible.

 

[CowboyRoy]

If Pollard wins a couple of rushing titles and has a couple of 100 yard games in the playoffs he will also become one of my favorites. I support all who wear the star.. Hell I supported T.O. when he wore the star despite knowing what a piece of crap human being he was. I was not the least bit sad to see him go.. but when he was wearing the Cowboys uniform he was my favorite receiver. You don't like that line of thinking.. that's on you. I'm not here to be like everybody else. I'm here to do me.

People like you are the only ones who constantly bring feelings and "heroes" into these discussions. The only feeling I am concerned with is the feeling of celebrating a win. Everything else is a distant second. I want my team to win and I want the players who present the best chance at that to play. When Pollard shows he can shoulder the load and help the team win I will want him to start and play more. It's not really all that complicated. Pollard has earned more playing time. So he has played more. What he has not done is replace what Zeke brings to the table which is something I believe this team needs. Why this still bothers you is a complete mystery at this point. But I will continue to laugh at how much it seems to bother you when Zeke plays.. Because it's absolutely hilarious.

Living in the past does nothing for our current squad. Zeke is hurting the team at this point. Time for him to go.

Only one get laughed at is you and your laughable theory that zeke is better than pollard.

You lost and you lost badly.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

How do you throw a dropped pick 6, and then the very next play complete the pick 6? I've never seen that happen before yesterday.

It took that defensive back two tries to complete dak's pass.....same problem our receivers have.

I KID I KID!!!

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Living in the past does nothing for our current squad. Zeke is hurting the team at this point. Time for him to go.

Only one get laughed at is you and your laughable theory that zeke is better than pollard.

You lost and you lost badly.

This folks....is what you call "counting your chickens before they're hatched".

Our Roy is celebrating the complete demise of Zeke and the supremacy of Tony among NFL RB's.. Neither has happened..... yet.

But...gotta get some digs in on Ronnie....it helps roy get through his day.

 

[BoyzBlaster]

Dak is a pretty simple evaluation. Dak has been the best player on our team in all 4 of his playoff games. He played great in his first 3. Against the Niners, which was the best defense in the NFL at the time, he had his worst game. Even with that he outplayed his counterpart Garrappolo.

That being said, Dak will be evaluated on how he plays in the game. Not on whether the team wins or loses or how poorly or well the other players play.

I'd say some supporters will evaluate him on how he plays. Others will not and will continue the litany of excuses. He was horrible in the niners game including pulling an epic choke job at the end, so I would say you are a prime example of someone who will not evaluate him on his play.

 

[Sydla]

If Pollard wins a couple of rushing titles and has a couple of 100 yard games in the playoffs he will also become one of my favorites. I support all who wear the star.. Hell I supported T.O. when he wore the star despite knowing what a piece of crap human being he was. I was not the least bit sad to see him go.. but when he was wearing the Cowboys uniform he was my favorite receiver. You don't like that line of thinking.. that's on you. I'm not here to be like everybody else. I'm here to do me.

People like you are the only ones who constantly bring feelings and "heroes" into these discussions. The only feeling I am concerned with is the feeling of celebrating a win. Everything else is a distant second. I want my team to win and I want the players who present the best chance at that to play. When Pollard shows he can shoulder the load and help the team win I will want him to start and play more. It's not really all that complicated. Pollard has earned more playing time. So he has played more. What he has not done is replace what Zeke brings to the table which is something I believe this team needs. Why this still bothers you is a complete mystery at this point. But I will continue to laugh at how much it seems to bother you when Zeke plays.. Because it's absolutely hilarious.

Just because they wear the star doesn't mean you have to go total deep dive into their rectums.

I hope Elliott runs for 1,000 yards in the playoffs. I really do. But I am also a realist and realize he's not an elite back anymore, he has limitations, etc. Same with say Diggs. I hope Diggs has 10 interceptions against Brady. But I also will admit that at times, he takes risks that hurt us. I hope our DTs turn into Aaron Donald in the playoffs but I won't be a fool and make excuses for them - our DTs are probably a bottom third in the league group. That's just reality.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Living in the past does nothing for our current squad. Zeke is hurting the team at this point. Time for him to go.

I'd say some supporters will evaluate him on how he plays. Others will not and will continue the litany of excuses. He was horrible in the niners game including pulling an epic choke job at the end, so I would say you are a prime example of someone who will not evaluate him on his play.

Did you expect an all world performance against the best D in the nfl? Choke in the end? He brought us back in the 2nd half.

did anyone say he played well?

Another qb challenged troll unable to understand what he is seeing.

 

[Jayinem]

Most of the same ones that say you have to support Dak because he's a Cowboy hate on Zeke and hated on Rush. I'm not a big fan of Zeke either, but talk about being a hypocrite.

 

[HungryLion]

Dak probably isn’t going anywhere for another year or two. So this game probably won’t be “it” as he is going to get another season or two to get it done.


I said a while ago that if the front office decides to move on. Then so be it. I just want them to be aggressive in trying to replace him. Not trying to find diamonds in the rough the last time we were looking for a QB

 

[BoyzBlaster]

Did you expect an all world performance against the best D in the nfl? Choke in the end? He brought us back in the 2nd half.

did anyone say he played well?

Another qb challenged troll unable to understand what he is seeing.

1st and 10 at the opponent's 46 with a little over 2 minutes to play and the season on the line and the game there for the taking. And he totally, completely choked. Culminating in the biggest brain fart seen in the NFL in recent memory, aka the Benny Hill slide to end the season.

 

[zeke21]

I really hate the narrative (BOTH ways) that if you don't like Dak you "aren't a cowboys fan" or if you do like Dak you "aren't a cowboys fan".. you can be a fan and think either.

I don't think Dak is worth his contract. I don't think Dak has ever been elite. I don't think Dak should have kept the job when Romo was healthy. I think our coaching staff (and FO) constanctly over valueing Dak has put our team in a worse position.

That said, I have NEVER ever wanted Dak to 'fail' just to prove my point. I still sit and watch every down HOPING that he plays his best, that he compliments our football team and that we have success. I would MUCH prefer to be 'wrong' about Dak and be celebrating a win/championship. And I think it is disrespectful to suggest that ANY poster who doesn't like Dak isn't doing the same thing. I don't know the guy.. but I would like even PappyDog would prefer humble pie and a ring.. than to be 'right' about Dak.

On the flipside.. the question should be more.. how long do you support Dak remaining our starting QB IF he fails again in the playoffs. That isn't about 'liking' or 'hating' Dak.. it is about evaluating what you think is best for the team you support. As to the notion that "if they wear the star I support them no matter what" that is overly simplistic. If you are just here to agree with everything the franchise does.. what is the point of an opinion based forum?!

Personally I feel that this year has really exposed Dak for who he is.. I think the cracks have been there for a while and now the media is finally kinda shining a light on the 'beyond stats' metrics. I do think this play off series is make or break for Dak.. or at least it should be. Dak has had 7 years.. his every desire catered for.. he has a strong line.. enough skill players.. a solid defence.. a defence that gets turnovers and gives our offence opportunities. There is no reason why we shouldn't be seriously in the discussion for a deep play off run. At some point you have to understand that the QBs get paid the most because they are the single most important position on the field. It is time for our 'single highest player' and 'most important cog' to deliver. At some point there has to be a line in the sand. He HAS to deliver something tangible and not meaningless season wins against lower ranked opposition. That makes not just the game against the Bucs but this entire playoff series.. make or break for mine.

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

Of course it's not Do OR Die for any Dak fans.

It's Do OR Die for Dak.

 

[cnuball21]

Not for me. I’ve been happy with his play at QB since he was a rookie. I’ve always put him in the same boat as Romo….sometimes they are golden with strong receivers and a good OL, but every Cowboys team since we’ve had those two has been hampered by awful defenses and exasperated when they lose receivers and protection.

Im concerned by the poor decisions made by Dak this season more than anything physical. Because this season has been an outlier, I’m not worried about the future, but whether it’s now in the playoffs or next season, he must be better. Still, I’ll always be all in on Dak until the Cowboys actually replace him. Then I’ll be all in on the next guy.

Rational post…caught me off guard bc it’s not norm around here.

What will happen is Dak will get credit for the win or be blamed for the loss no matter how he plays.