Keep hearing certain people in the media say Dak is succeeding because of the RB and O-line

[dogunwo]

Because their words, comments, etc. are archived on the internet, they have to find a way to downplay what he is doing now or else their previous comments could be brought up which would hurt their perception of being "smarter" than everyone else.

I suppose all that's easier than just admitting you were wrong on him and move forward.

 

[Doomsday101]

Which to me is BS, You still need the skills to get away from defenders and find the open man down field. Not only that he was able to beat two division rivals late in the 4th by effectively moving the chains. And let's not act like dak is well protected every time he steps back to throw which is another reason that statement annoys me

"he doesn't have to do much due to the running game and offensive line"

So that is a indirect way of saying he is a bus driver which is just a flat out dumb statement. Bus drivers don't win 7 games in a row and 4-0 on the road.

I think Jimmy Johnson said this on FOX yesterday that dak doesn't have to do much? What the hell is he talking about? lol

I think Dak is talented and doing a good job but there is no question he is having a lot of success because of the talent around him. Troy Aikman was also successful because of the talent around him. This is not to say Troy lacked talent he did have talent but in football the QB depends on a lot of people around him doing their jobs and producing. Dak adds to the success of this team but yes he benefits greatly because of the weapons and a great OL in front on him and quite honestly how is any of that a bad thing? Dallas drafted OL players in rd 1 for a reason, Dallas drafted Zeke for a reason and other draft choices it was to help to produce a winning team and that is what they are doing.

 

[NickZepp]

Just look at QB play last year. Line play was good. Dallas had a 1000 yard rusher. Ended up winning 1 game without Romo.

 

[Proof]

It's actually totally relevant. Competition is much greater in the NFL.

So would the Philadelphia Eagles be 7-1 right now if you flipped Prescott for Wentz?

I have no clue what their record would be, which is the point. it's hypothetical I can't say yay or nay, all I can say is that he's got a track record of excelling with out weapons (and taking the incumbents job) so while it's less likely, there's reason to believe he could succeed. with the eagles defense protecting leads, his propensity to take care of the ball, and a catch out of the backfield threat like sproles, I don't see why not.

 

[thunderpimp91]

The CB was coming from the opposite and Romo had plenty of time to run 2 yds instead of pass to Dez who was not open

The db was there right after he released the ball...he would have easily ran down romo. Dak may have the athletic ability to scramble on that play for a 1st but I honestly doubt it

 

[Reality]

I suppose all that's easier than just admitting you were wrong on him and move forward.

It really comes down to the arrogance they displayed when they made the statements. I have found that people who share their opinions, but do not go out of their way to belittle or insult those who disagree are more likely to admit when they are wrong than those who get up on the podium and chastise anyone who disagrees as idiots. There are several people in sports media that are good like that and will gladly say, "You know, I was really wrong about him." but there are others who sit around waiting for that one bad game, just so they can claim they were always right, never mind the rest of the games when they were wrong.

 

[Ultra Warrior]

Put Dak behind a trash O-Line & a scrub RB & he'd struggle. What's being said is true. In the end, they all help each other to move the team towards Wins. Just enjoy what we're doing & stop worrying about obvious statements being made.

 

[Jason 82 Witten]

I really don't give a flying ____ what the media says. The same could be said for Brady, not any one person can do it on their own

 

[Doomsday101]

I have no clue what their record would be, which is the point. it's hypothetical I can't say yay or nay, all I can say is that he's got a track record of excelling with out weapons (and taking the incumbents job) so while it's less likely, there's reason to believe he could succeed. with the eagles defense protecting leads, his propensity to take care of the ball, and a catch out of the backfield threat like sproles, I don't see why not.

I would also say that it depends on what success people are talking about individual numbers or team accomplishment of winning football games? Dallas is winning because many parts are coming together and playing good football. Dak included. Now if he would have gone to a team like Cleveland would he be having the same type of team success? likely not. That is not a knock on Dak. The goal is not individual achievement it is team success.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Which to me is BS, You still need the skills to get away from defenders and find the open man down field. Not only that he was able to beat two division rivals late in the 4th by effectively moving the chains. And let's not act like dak is well protected every time he steps back to throw which is another reason that statement annoys me

"he doesn't have to do much due to the running game and offensive line"

So that is a indirect way of saying he is a bus driver which is just a flat out dumb statement. Bus drivers don't win 7 games in a row and 4-0 on the road.

I think Jimmy Johnson said this on FOX yesterday that dak doesn't have to do much? What the hell is he talking about? lol

Is that like how Troy was a product of the line, Irvin and Smith, whereas Smith was a product of the line Irvin and Troy and then Irvin was a product of Troy, Smith and the line?

 

[Proof]

that's one hypothetical I don't mind going on record with lol. dak would not save the browns. but they wouldn't be winless, and future would look a tad brighter.... in my humble opinion

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Few in the media have ever written that about the choir boy in Seattle who was a product of his system.

 

[camelboy]

Tommy boy Brady has been doing it for years .. people always forget the importance of an Oline.. only NE made sure they always protect TB.. and people keep saying "how great is TB" .. "how special is TB" .. etc etc .. but in Dallas it's all the OL..

When Romo did the same and now Dak .. EVERYBODY now sings the great braises of the OL .. while it's a great OL .. did their greatness help us anyways last year? they were great too last year ... if you don't have a great QB who knows how to work with this OL.. it's counts for L's ... give Romo two years ago and now Dak credit ...

 

[plymkr]

I agree completely until the last sentence. A Hall of Fame TE drew so much attention that Escobar didn't have a player within 5 yards of him. Then Dak threw a pass that I could have thrown. That actually makes the bus driver argument more than it defeats it.

Lol, I was kind of half joking with that last sentence. More making fun of Escobar's lack of production. But yeah I see your point.

 

[DallasDomination]

Russell Wilson and Big Ben rode the supporting cast and amazing defenses to a ring..

Dak has an over achieving make shift Defense and an oline that's been there for a few years now. Not to mention we've had good running games and olines in the past and we still haven't won jack.

The media can't get over the fact Dallas has a young stud qb so they look for anything to break it down.

 

[nalam]

Russell Wilson and Big Ben rode the supporting cast and amazing defenses to a ring..
The media can't get over the fact Dallas has a young stud qb so they look for anything to break it down.

That is one knock against this Dallas team, the defense is patched up unit playing together but DE (pass rush from outside ) is a big weakness .. most of our sacks are coverage or 2nd half when teams playing catch up.

If we face top-tier teams with good offense and elite defense we would have a tough game

 

[erod]

If Dak was in Cleveland, he'd be 0-8.

Yes, he is in a perfect situation, and he's playing really well.

 

[Westcoasthabsfan]

having the best O line and a very good RB certainly doesnt hurt....

 

[CowboysFanSince88]

having the best O line and a very good RB certainly doesnt hurt....

It doesn't but he is still balling and making plays

 

[Westcoasthabsfan]

It doesn't but he is still balling and making plays

dont disagree with that at all...Dak has exceeded expectations big time