It is what it and we are what we are

[Cowboy_svt]

Yeah i think were done building around Dak, time to not accept this and draft a qb run out Daks contract and build our trenches and defense up more, SF has a plug and play type team due to building like that.

 

[stinkface]

Is Dak elite after that Bucs game though?

That's what we need to know, right?

IMO you have to throw TB out. They hadn't won half their games this year. Brady was awful in that game and their defense was bad. This year that Division was trash and they made the playoffs. Every team in the NFC East was better then TB this year.

 

[jsb357]

First Romo then Dak, Dallas coddles it's anointed QB's and it's an organizational misstep
that results in failure.

If a QB is so weak-minded that he can't handle real competition in training camp and the off season
they how is he prepared to handle competition in the playoffs?

 

[ICP]

Is Dak elite after that Bucs game though?

That's what we need to know, right?

Why would he be elite after beating a 45 year old QB who's better years a definitely behind him playing on a team that wouldn't have even been in the playoffs if they were in any other division in the league?

 

[stinkface]

First Romo then Dak, Dallas coddles it's anointed QB's and it's an organizational misstep
that results in failure.

If a QB is so weak-minded that he can't handle real competition in training camp and the off season
they how is he prepared to handle competition in the playoffs?

We need to consider getting Jimmy G. Yes, he is a bus driver, but he's a pretty good bus driver and he doesn't make mistakes. He's mentally tougher then Dak. He's also available as he is on a one year contract. San Fran had 3 GB's and Trey Lance and Brock will battle it out next year in training camp.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Why would he be elite after beating a 45 year old QB who's better years a definitely behind him playing on a team that wouldn't have even been in the playoffs if they were in any other division in the league?

Ask OP.

He's the one that started the thread asking this after the Bucs game.

 

[Diehardblues]

Is Dak elite after that Bucs game though?

That's what we need to know, right?

He’s never been Elite.

 

[kskboys]

I know the emotions are flowing high after another very disappointing season ending playoff loss. But it’s not as bad as some want to think nor as it wasn’t as good as others wanted to think going in.

In the end we aren’t as talented a team as SF and probably not Philly either . The best two teams are arguably in the NFC Championship game .

The good news is we have much to build around with consecutive 13 win team. This was the first back to back 13 win season since the 90’s and first back to back playoff appearance since 2007.

I think we can present a fairly good argument we are trending up and or at least maintaining. We can argue we are the third best team in the NFC which is arguably an improvement over last year . Much better than most analysts and critics had us sledded for this year after making some very tough Cap moves reducing our talent on offense .

And our defense definitely took a step in the right direction. It not only kept our season alive when Dak was out but became a force while also leading league in turnovers again.

But we still need more talent at key positions on offense and on defense. We also need to accept we don’t have an Elite QB. And build around accordingly.

Overall I’m fairly impressed with our coaching and how they coexist with Jethro’s ways . I feel they are making the most of what we have on the most part . And it’s still amazes me with our dysfunctional front office and meddling owner we are able to field a competitive playoff caliber team.

I understand everyone is frustrated . But they shouldn’t have bought in to the hype surrounding this team . And shouldn’t have expected us to upset SF. The best team won much like it did last Monday night.

We were never as good as some wanted to believe nor are we as bad as some want to believe after this loss. But we have some obvious holes to fill beginning on making some serious decisions at RB, WR and TE. While continuing to shore up our DL and secondary.

Unfortunately we are probably stuck with our QB at least a couple more years but he was enough to win 13 games last couple years and make playoffs in 4 of his 7 seasons. Like most of the league you have to build around average and much less than Elite QB’s.

8. Dak was 8-4 last year.

 

[kskboys]

Dallas won 12 games last season and this season....not 13.

That said, Dak has been given many dedicated weapons and the Dallas defense was Top 5 this season....and Dak cost Dallas the game last night.....so eventually people need to realize it's Dak.

8. Rush won 4.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

He’s never been Elite.

Did you not make a thread posing this question after the Bucs game?

 

[Diehardblues]

8. Dak was 8-4 last year.

11-6 last year including playoff loss in 2021. Rush was 1-0.

 

[CTcowboy203]

Most rational fans know dak is not elite in the same vein as the mahomes and those top 5 guys. I don’t think that’s really ever been a real argument. But that’s more about how good those guys are than how bad dak is. Those guys are rarified air. You can say they are easy to find or just draft one but it’s easier said than done.

The question really is can dak be good enough consistently with the right help around him.

 

[Diehardblues]

Most rational fans know dak is not elite in the same vein as the mahomes and those top 5 guys. I don’t think that’s really ever been a real argument. But that’s more about how good those guys are than how bad dak is. Those guys are rarified air. You can say they are easy to find or just draft one but it’s easier said than done.

The question really is can dak be good enough consistently with the right help around him.

Yep

While most fans would agree he’s not Elite our ownership has hyped and paid him as Elite. And it appears we continue our offensive game plan and team building on offense as if he’s Elite.