Jerry Jones has been hanging Romo and Dak out to dry! Statistical Evidence

[CowboyRoy]

None of us really needed this spelled out. We all know the failings of Jerry to properly build around both Romo and Dak.

But for those QB challenged fans that have hammered both Romo and Dak for the failing of the overall team can learn something here. The relationship between the QB and the team around the QB. I would say half the fan base dont understand these simple concepts and blame the QB for everything.

From a guy that liked and defended both Romo and Dak and understands this, this article spells out nicely the failings of the FO to properly surround either guy with a legitimate team to win a SB.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...uarterbacks-out-to-dry-tony-romo-dak-prescott


Furthermore, the fact that each of the Cowboys’ franchise quarterbacks of the last decade-plus are both among the top 15 quarterbacks most let down by their team is an embarrassment and a scathing indictment of how this front office runs the team. Not a single soul is surprised by this, but it’s oddly comforting to have statistical evidence of this right before beginning a season in which Prescott will be asked to do even more with even less.

 

[Sydla]

The problem is that Jerry and Stephen have long favored offense over defense. Look at our spending/cap allocations. For years, it's always heavily tilted toward the offense. Even if you adjust for Dak's big contract, which skews the analysis, they still spend more on offense. They pay WRs more than CBs. They pay OL more than DL.

And I think they tend to then seek out coaches that fit their philosophy. Marinelli stuck around for long as he did because he convinced Jerry and Stephen that he could turn crap into gold on the DL. Hence why there never really was any top level talent added along the DL in recent years, save for a pick or two.

 

[CowboyRoy]

The problem is that Jerry and Stephen have long favored offense over defense. Look at our spending/cap allocations. For years, it's always heavily tilted toward the offense. Even if you adjust for Dak's big contract, which skews the analysis, they still spend more on offense. They pay WRs more than CBs. They pay OL more than DL.

And I think they tend to then seek out coaches that fit their philosophy. Marinelli stuck around for long as he did because he convinced Jerry and Stephen that he could turn crap into gold on the DL. Hence why there never really was any top level talent added along the DL in recent years, save for a pick or two.

I agee with you to some extent, but really its been the failures of the Cowboys defensive draft picks that has also forced it that way. Marinelli was sooooooo bad at picking players for his scheme we simply had no one good to resign other than Lawrence for years.

That scewing is going to change in the next few years as Parsons and Diggs get big paydays.

We also have a REAL HC in here in MM that will hire and fire coaches himself and get people in here that can do the job. Got rid of his DC after the first year and brought in Quinn.

 

[fivetwos]

It should not at all surprise anyone that someone who isn't qualified to do something doesn't do it well.

 

[fivetwos]

I agee with you to some extent, but really its been the failures of the Cowboys defensive draft picks that has also forced it that way. Marinelli was sooooooo bad at picking players for his scheme we simply had no one good to resign other than Lawrence for years.

That scewing is going to change in the next few years as Parsons and Diggs get big paydays.

We also have a REAL HC in here in MM that will hire and fire coaches himself and get people in here that can do the job. Got rid of his DC after the first year and brought in Quinn.

The Marinelli influenced drafts were a direct result of the GM by committee approach that Jerry thinks is so great. Asks everyones opinion then picks the one he likes the best.

Agree that MM is the best HC we have had other than the two obvious, but I still don't think he can hire, fire or cut anyone without Jerry's approval.

And the entire locker room knows it. And Jerry knows it and makes it no secret. Either thinks it's no problem or doesn't care. All it does is make a difficult job (NFL HC) damn near impossible.

 

[Sydla]

I agee with you to some extent, but really its been the failures of the Cowboys defensive draft picks that has also forced it that way. Marinelli was sooooooo bad at picking players for his scheme we simply had no one good to resign other than Lawrence for years.

That scewing is going to change in the next few years as Parsons and Diggs get big paydays.

We also have a REAL HC in here in MM that will hire and fire coaches himself and get people in here that can do the job. Got rid of his DC after the first year and brought in Quinn.

LOL at praising MM. He's not the answer. The biggest issue they had last year was the OL. They were a penalty fest. If there was a coach to be fired, it was the OL coach but he's MM's buddy so he gets a pass.

 

[CowboyFrog]

LOL at praising MM. He's not the answer. The biggest issue they had last year was the OL. They were a penalty fest. If there was a coach to be fired, it was the OL coach but he's MM's buddy so he gets a pass.

I would agree but they fired Nolan, MM can not save anyones job if the current GM wants him fired. The problem is once again as most things in this franchise how much input does JJ have in what has happened? Have the HC and OL coach asked for things and been told Do this instead? This would be so much easier if our Owner would just hire a GM who is on the hook for hiring a HC who is on the hook for the coaching staff and season outcome....its very frustrating to keep watching the follow the ball game that gets played here about who is at fault every year.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

When you pay stupid money to QBs on the level of Dak and Romo it leaves you VERY little room for error with the rest of the roster.

Not only do you have to basically have to hit on every other important position on the team, but you also have to hope most of them are playing at an elite level if you want to make a real postseason run.

Jerry and Co have proven that when they have very little room for error they will fail, over and over again.

You have more wiggle room with the rest of the roster when you have a real top QB. That's why most of the teams that win have an actual elite level QB or a really good QB on a rookie deal. When you pay elite money for average talent at the QB position then good luck doing what is needed for your team to succeed. Even more good luck is required when Jerry Jones is the roster builder.

 

[Cowfan75]

Jerry leaves plenty of players out to dry on defense, too. When you hit on good players in the draft and refuse to do anything in FA to compliment those players, you get good pieces who will never win anything. They can go somewhere else if they want a ring or take Jerry's money and go with the status-quo. Micah will realize that soon, if he doesn't already.

 

[phildadon86]

When you pay stupid money to QBs on the level of Dak and Romo it leaves you VERY little room for error with the rest of the roster.

Not only do you have to basically have to hit on every other important position on the team, but you also have to hope most of them are playing at an elite level if you want to make a real postseason run.

Jerry and Co have proven that when they have very little room for error they will fail, over and over again.

You have more wiggle room with the rest of the roster when you have a real top QB. That's why most of the teams that win have an actual elite level QB or a really good QB on a rookie deal. When you pay elite money for average talent at the QB position then good luck doing what is needed for your team to succeed. Even more good luck is required when Jerry Jones is the roster builder.

So why didnt they do well when Dak was making 400k a season?

 

[baltcowboy]

Romo and Dak both had teams that could have won the Super Bowl or at least made it. Romo 2007, 2011, and 2014. Dak 2016, 2018, and 2021. In the end they lost to teams with better/clutch quarterbacks. Eli, Farve, Rodgers twice, Goff, and Jimmy G outplayed our guys.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

So why didnt they do well when Dak was making 400k a season?

"That's why most of the teams that win have an actual elite level QB or a really good QB on a rookie deal."

You must have missed that part.

 

[phildadon86]

"That's why most of the teams that win have an actual elite level QB or a really good QB on a rookie deal."

You must have missed that part.

Actually I did. My bad lol.

But you didnt answer the question.

Why didnt the FO build a better defense when Dak was the lowest paid QB in the NFL?

 

[CowboyFrog]

Romo and Dak both had teams that could have won the Super Bowl or at least made it. Romo 2007, 2011, and 2014. Dak 2016, 2018, and 2021. In the end they lost to teams with better/clutch quarterbacks. Eli, Farve, Rodgers twice, Goff, and Jimmy G outplayed our guys.

So yeah Rodgers has made some magic moments out of beating us in the playoffs for sure...Farve had one of his best playoff games against us for sure.....Eli, Goff and Jimmy G did not so much, Eli played ok but Romo outplayed him and really once again our defesne did not show up...Goff???? Goff did not run for 260 yards on our defense 2 RB's did and one of them was not in the NFL 5 weeks before that game...Dak and Jimmy G played about the same and once again we got completley wiped in both trenches...Jimmy actually tried to let us back in the game....Context is a real thing.

 

[bewp7]

romo idk

but dak jerry admit himself he have to stack offense to make every thing “dak friendly” so that is less resource for the defense

 

[MapleLeaf]

I wonder where Dan Fouts and the Chargers would have landed on this list. Or Warren Moon and the Run and Shoot offence Houston Oilers employed?

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Actually I did. My bad lol.

But you didnt answer the question.

Why didnt the FO build a better defense when Dak was the lowest paid QB in the NFL?

Because they are incompetent.

I'm sure they talked about it. They just have no idea what they're doing. I think they focus too much on overcompensating on offense to help their completely average QBs overachieve and ignore the defense in the process.

The same reason they stick with horirble coaches too long and give players contracts they don't deserve. They just aren't good at the team building side of things.

 

[Creeper]

Why the need to rationalize incompetence. Jerry went out and overpaid to get Amari Cooper to help Dak. He drafted Dez Bryant and Zeke to help Romo, not to mention the first round picks on Tyron Smith, Zak Martin, Travis Frederick and Tyler Smith.

Jerry has hampered himself by sticking with the Clapping Carrot who couldn't even last 2 years with the Giants as a coordinator, let alone a head coach. He is just not good at what he wants to do. As long as he continues to demand control of the team the Cowboys will not see a championship.

 

[phildadon86]

Romo and Dak both had teams that could have won the Super Bowl or at least made it. Romo 2007, 2011, and 2014. Dak 2016, 2018, and 2021. In the end they lost to teams with better/clutch quarterbacks. Eli, Farve, Rodgers twice, Goff, and Jimmy G outplayed our guys.

Are you talking about the 2010 game in Minny that a "better clutch" QB beat Romo and the Cowboys?

Did you watch that game by any chance?

 

[phildadon86]

Because they are incompetent.

I'm sure they talked about it. They just have no idea what they're doing. I think they focus too much on overcompensating on offense to help their completely average QBs overachieve and ignore the defense in the process.

The same reason they stick with horirble coaches too long and give players contracts they don't deserve. They just aren't good at the team building side of things.

Fair enough. Just wanted you to answer it.

This FO has been incompetent way before Romo and Dak were here. They have also NEVER focused on building a good defense. It doesnt sell tickets.

You keep attributing this teams failures on Dak and Romo but the real problem with this team isnt on the field. Its above it.