Twitter: Jori Epstein: Cowboys want $40M Dak Prescott to elevate those around him

[Carson]

Isn't every QB expected to elevate his team? Never been a QB that can increase the talent level of his players; all he can do is exploit and try to maximize the effect of that talent.

Even McMahon, Dilfer and Johnson elevated their teams by making the plays when they were there and minimizing the mistakes. They didn't hurt their teams.

It is incumbent on management to surround the QB with enough talent that he doesn't have to stretch to overcome marginal talent. Which we might see Rodgers doing this season. And yes, Prescott if that OL or WR corps struggle.

Romo might have delivered had he had a better OL and D during his time but he was pushed to take more risks to score more because he knew his D could not stop the opposition.

Prescott has, on paper, the best D the Cowboys have had since the 90's so it stands to reason Prescott can play within himself and get the ball in the hands of his weapons just like Aikman did. And Montana, Bradshaw and Brady.

The question I have is can the OC game plan and call the games within the framework of the team just like Zampese and Turner did? A sharp OC can call a game with a strong D a hell of a lot better than being pushed to score in the 30's to compete. A sharp OC with the strong D can play field position football with the accent on winning the game, not putting up gawdy stats.

Know when McC was his best at game planning and calling? When he knew he had a good D.

In regards to this, it’s very difficult when the talent lessens around you. Look at Russ out in Seattle once he signed long term.

There a handful of QBs who can elevate lesser talent. Mahomes, Rodgers, Brady, Romo off the top of my head.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

He elevated Gallup and Wilson…like what else do they want? They keep using his salary as a excuse maybe they need a new cap guy but at the same they have 20 million right now and are holding on to it.

Disagree. Gallup is known for making crazy sideline catches. Wilson was known to take a routine play and take it to the house.

None of these guys benefited from dak. Dak doesn’t throw guys open like romo could. Doesn’t have the anticipation and quick release

 

[Creeper]

Without passing judgement on whether Dak elevates those around him or not, I think this is a quality players have or don't have. I don't think it is something they develop with experience. It's called leadership. Aikman had it. Brady had it the minute he stepped on the field.

Does Dak have it? He seems to have it with some players. Where I think it has been missing is on defense. But Quinn seems to have brought some of that to the defense.

 

[sunalsorises]

This is correct. I cannot believe nobody heard Romo going nuts over Dak not throwing outs at the 49'ers. The Dak book is simple, drop corners, Move safeties up a step crowd the middle and challenge Dak to either throw into tight spaces or throw quick outs and take the 7-10 yds. Dak would not do either. At the same time clog the middle for Zeke.. The only way to repair this to move Dak around attack the outside with Pollard and use the new toy Turpin with the jet sweep. Dak needs separation, lots of it, moving him around creates separation and helps the OL.
Hoping for the best.
Problem solved and Daks career saved.

Well stated. Dak also benefits from a quick play cadence/hurry up. I think getting the ball snapped before communication cuts off is a huge help. It seems Dak has trouble going off script in the way an elite few can.

 

[blueblood70]

My fav replies lol....

where are they sacrificing?? from where i sit that have top 5 cap space in the nFl, they simply aren't using it to overspend on some FAS..use facts not hyperbole. Zeke snot holding the team back..

might be lasts season if not for injury, he was a huge reason for the 6-0 run remember that 5.1 YPC and top 2-3 in yards at the time ie first 8 games..i mean seems like until he got hurt and the OL imploded he was still a factor. not a coincidence when he was playing on one leg down the stretch the team suffered.,

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

This should be an interesting season to say the least.

A lot of very nervous Dallas Prescott fans that never thought it would come to Dak actually having to step up be THE guy.

I guarantee there's some posters here that wish they didn't talk him up as much as they did and put their credibility when talking football on the line for such a completely average player.

It'll be realllll quiet around Week 8ish.

 

[Rayman70]

and I want to be king. That doesn't mean I can. Same with Dak. See how this front office thinks? They think throwing money at a player means that they THEN should suddenly be elite, when they have never been such. They are *******es. Dak IS VERY GOOD but being set ^ to fail.

 

[acr731]

Prescott has, on paper, the best D the Cowboys have had since the 90's so it stands to reason Prescott can play within himself and get the ball in the hands of his weapons just like Aikman did. And Montana, Bradshaw and Brady..

And it won't mean a thing if the offense tires them out with constant 3 and out's. This has been the main thing with the Dak / Moore offense - they start out slow then have to play catch up in most games. This is where all the stats and this fake #1 offense the Dak homies chirp about comes into play.

 

[acr731]

This should be an interesting season to say the least.

A lot of very nervous Dallas Prescott fans that never thought it would come to Dak actually having to step up be THE guy.

I guarantee there's some posters here that wish they didn't talk him up as much as they did and put their credibility when talking football on the line for such a completely average player.

It'll be realllll quiet around Week 8ish.

Maybe Rockport will quit again.... for the 3rd or 4th time.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

You paid 40 million for a cardboard box expecting it to be a mansion, Jerry.

How this man has made so much money in his life is beyond me. If his money was based solely on team building decisions he would be broke.

 

[blueblood70]

and I want to be king. That doesn't mean I can. Same with Dak. See how this front office thinks? They think throwing money at a player means that they THEN should suddenly be elite, when they have never been such. They are *******es. Dak IS VERY GOOD but being set ^ to fail.

first off his money is not elite its top 10 like he is..they are actually able to see the market they have 100s working at the ranch who are far more qualified then fans are to know why they paid him what they did at the time knowing the cap and the QB market OF THE FUTURE, his money we are talking 18months later and he went from 2 -8 or 9 LOL isn't a thing, they never expected him to be elite but they did know teams outside of the top 12 with starting qbs will struggle to even come close to a DAk Prescott the would have got paid somewhere because hes top 10 qb.. Zeke was elite when they paid him and at the time a huge factor in our offense, soon after the ink dried, Moore was hired , garret fired, MM comes in and somehow, we turned into a pass happy team with no imagination in the run game. its a bad deal now but not if they used Dak like the titans use Henry..that was at the time our Offense.

 

[stilltheguru]

Dak needs to treat Kelley's playcalls like Romo treated Garrett's play calls.

 

[Nexx]

He elevated Gallup and Wilson…like what else do they want? They keep using his salary as a excuse maybe they need a new cap guy but at the same they have 20 million right now and are holding on to it.

you Dakazoids are so funny. your fan base is the only one that has never put any accountability on the QB. all you give are excuses and makes me puke

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

you Dakazoids are so funny. your fan base is the only one that has never put any accountability on the QB. all you give are excuses and makes me puke

They're in too deep, friend.

They can't come back now when they've already sacrificed their football credibility in talking up Dak. They have to ride this delusion about Dak out to the bitter end at this point.

They will need our support this season and we should be there for them. They've been mean to us when it comes to Dak, but we shouldn't show them the same coldness. We just knew it a long time before they did.

 

[Nav22]

Yeah, Dak needs to elevate the offense already!

It’s not like we had the #1 offense in terms of yards AND points last season, despite also leading the league in penalties and with our RB1 being held to fewer than 4 YPC in 8 of his final 10 games!

Oh wait.

 

[Nav22]

They're in too deep, friend.

They can't come back now when they've already sacrificed their football credibility in talking up Dak. They have to ride this delusion about Dak out to the bitter end at this point.

They will need our support this season and we should be there for them. They've been mean to us when it comes to Dak, but we shouldn't show them the same coldness. We just knew it a long time before they did.

Yeah, Dak needs to elevate the offense already!

It’s not like we had the #1 offense in terms of yards AND points last season, despite also leading the league in penalties and with our RB1 being held to fewer than 4 YPC in 8 of his final 10 games!

Oh wait. Turns out you don’t know football. Hmm.

 

[Nav22]

you Dakazoids are so funny. your fan base is the only one that has never put any accountability on the QB. all you give are excuses and makes me puke

NFL players, coaches, execs and scouts universally agree that Dak’s a top 10 NFL QB.

I know that cuts deep.

 

[Daillest88]

Some of you deserve the Quincy Carter as your Qb lol. Jesus

 

[Nav22]

This should be an interesting season to say the least.

A lot of very nervous Dallas Prescott fans that never thought it would come to Dak actually having to step up be THE guy.

I guarantee there's some posters here that wish they didn't talk him up as much as they did and put their credibility when talking football on the line for such a completely average player.

It'll be realllll quiet around Week 8ish.

LOL you’ve really got some nerve, I’ll give you that.

Dak has absolutely pummeled you since last season. Beaten you down like a dog.

You ASSURED us that his standing in the league would take a major hit following the 2021 season.

Then the QB rankings from NFL personnel came out and *GASP* it turns out that they universally agree that you know nothing about this sport.

Nobody with any credibility agrees with you about Dak, the QB who just led the NFL’s #1 offense in terms of yards AND points.

You bleat to a loud minority of know-nothing anti-Dakkers on this board and choose to live in an alternate reality.

Truly pathetic.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Some of you deserve the Quincy Carter as your Qb lol. Jesus

Yes...

Because we're just having so much success with Dak as our QB......

You guys act like Dak is leading this team into deep playoff runs every season and we don't appreciate it enough