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

[aikemirv]

Put Romo behind a trash O-Line and scrub RB and he'd struggle to get out of his hospital bed the next day.

Most of Romo's career has been running for his life!

 

[aikemirv]

Well then what excuse do some Cowboy fans here have? It is like you said, I mean look at Eagles game. They came pouncing. Sad really.

If there is any pouncing it is in direct relation to the pouncing on Romo that has been done for the last 8 weeks. That is the reality of it. Sure there are always some naysayers that would be out there saying that he had not been tested yet but those people will always be that way.

"Sad Really" - while I agree with you there, what would you call the Romo hating - I would call that more than sad and assinine.

The fact of the matter is that on message boards or trash talking in general (which a lot of this is) the more you talk, the more people are going to try and make you eat crow regardless about how they really feel.

 

[BrassCowboy]

If there is any pouncing it is in direct relation to the pouncing on Romo that has been done for the last 8 weeks. That is the reality of it. Sure there are always some naysayers that would be out there saying that he had not been tested yet but those people will always be that way.

"Sad Really" - while I agree with you there, what would you call the Romo hating - I would call that more than sad and assinine.

The fact of the matter is that on message boards or trash talking in general (which a lot of this is) the more you talk, the more people are going to try and make you eat crow regardless about how they really feel.

well the Romo haters have always been out there, so I guess just got a little used to it. If there is a "but" there, it is that Romo has a history that people can judge from. I believe it is unjustified myself, but there is that.
The hate toward Dak seems to be some type of retaliation for the "hate" on Romo. It obviously is not from anything he is doing on the field.

I have my opinions, and I have stated them on this board, but it really comes down to what is best for the team. I don't hold any feelings of oweing my dedication to any player because of what he has done in past. What is best for team now and future.

 

[Doomsday101]

well the Romo haters have always been out there, so I guess just got a little used to it. If there is a "but" there, it is that Romo has a history that people can judge from. I believe it is unjustified myself, but there is that.
The hate toward Dak seems to be some type of retaliation for the "hate" on Romo. It obviously is not from anything he is doing on the field.

I have my opinions, and I have stated them on this board, but it really comes down to what is best for the team. I don't hold any feelings of oweing my dedication to any player because of what he has done in past. What is best for team now and future.

I don't get this. Hate for Romo or hate for Dak? It is one thing having an opinion and saying if it were my call I would go with this player over that player. That is fine but it is not us the fans who will make the choice it will be Garrett and the Cowboys who will make it. I would just hope people put their own egos aside and support our QB whom ever it may be.

 

[phildadon86]

No offense, but you are insane.

There is no way he'd be the 2nd rated QB in QBR with the Eagles offensive talent.

This isn't meant to slight Prescott or call him overrated. But the fact is, it makes it easier for Prescott to succeed because of the talent we have on offense. Anyone suggesting otherwise is just too Dak'd up IMO.

I have to lean your way on the fact Wentz doesn't have the offense. However. Having a defense that constantly gives you the ball in good field position and more opportunities is a plus we don't have either. It's a wash for me. Also. Wentz doesn't have the mental issue that dak has been dealing with regarding having Romo in the wings waiting for his spot back. Wentz isn't going to be benched at any point. That's a huge difference between the 2 in my opinion

 

[toto1939]

Romo has done that for a good portion of his career & done pretty well.

Well, if you consider being on the field (as a player) about 4 times for the past two seasons

 

[Sarge]

Well, I for one am not going to apologize to anyone for having a good OL or RB. What nonsense.

 

[Ultra Warrior]

Well, if you consider being on the field (as a player) about 4 times for the past two seasons

& was 3-1 in those games.

 

[Thefeelofcotton]

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

While yes you are 100% correct in that the QB has to have some skill in order to hit receivers and to read a defense. On the flip side, with out a running game and a good offensive line to protect this QB, it wouldn't matter if you had Peyton Manning, Dan Marino, or Joe Montana.

Look back at history, every great QB has a somewhat complete offense around them. Aikman was a great example of that. Without Emmit and the great Wall Aikman wasn't nearly the threat he was in the early 90s. Also, if you can't run the ball it makes you a one dimensional offense and very easy to defend.

 

[CowboysFanSince88]

While yes you are 100% correct in that the QB has to have some skill in order to hit receivers and to read a defense. On the flip side, with out a running game and a good offensive line to protect this QB, it wouldn't matter if you had Peyton Manning, Dan Marino, or Joe Montana.

Look back at history, every great QB has a somewhat complete offense around them. Aikman was a great example of that. Without Emmit and the great Wall Aikman wasn't nearly the threat he was in the early 90s. Also, if you can't run the ball it makes you a one dimensional offense and very easy to defend.

If I remember correctly, Aikman was
Awful from 96 to 2000. lacked mobility and always needed to be well protected to do well. I was not a huge fan because I never liked qb who could not make plays with his feet

 

[Texas_Pete]

There's nothing wrong with that notion. He has the best OL in football. That OL gives him enough time to make his reads, go through his progressions, make good decisions with his passes, and allows him to lean on a potent running game. This OL will allow him and Zeke to grow into their potential as players.

Just as big a surprise for me as Dak's play as a rookie? Our defense? I think our defense is better than it was in 2014. No wonder we're 7-1. Like Witt said, we're just getting started.

 

[CowboysFanSince88]

There's nothing wrong with that notion. He has the best OL in football. That OL gives him enough time to make his reads, go through his progressions, make good decisions with his passes, and allows him to lean on a potent running game. This OL will allow him and Zeke to grow into their potential as players.

Just as big a surprise for me as Dak's play as a rookie? Our defense? I think our defense is better than it was in 2014. No wonder we're 7-1. Like Witt said, we're just getting started.

My point is dak doesn't always have time and sometimes have to make plays with his legs which tons of QBS can't do

 

[xwalker]

You have to remember that almost everyone in sports media has their name tied to comments made after the draft where they stated how Dak was either a bad choice by the Cowboys or a "project" or "developmental" quarterback and the Cowboys should have traded up to get a quarterback capable of contributing "right now".

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.

They will continue to do this until he has a really bad game and then they will say, "See! I told you so!" or if Dak were to do something like win a Super Bowl this year, they would then say, "It was a 'miracle' season that 'no one could have predicted!'" to cover themselves.

Great post.

The local guys like Broaddus and Mickey are some of the worst offenders. Anytime they have way off opinions on young players, you can almost always track it back to their draft opinions. They'll say anything in an attempt to prove their draft opinions correct.

 

[xwalker]

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

As with most things in life, the true answer is probably in the middle.

He has been excellent but he has a better situation than almost any rookie QBs ever had.

 

[Kevinicus]

My point is dak doesn't always have time and sometimes have to make plays with his legs which tons of QBS can't do

So, you never liked Aikman?

 

[CowboysFanSince88]

So, you never liked Aikman?

nope

too scary and no speed

 

[KJJ]

There's nothing wrong with that notion. He has the best OL in football. That OL gives him enough time to make his reads, go through his progressions, make good decisions with his passes, and allows him to lean on a potent running game. This OL will allow him and Zeke to grow into their potential as players.

Just as big a surprise for me as Dak's play as a rookie? Our defense? I think our defense is better than it was in 2014. No wonder we're 7-1. Like Witt said, we're just getting started.

Our defense is looking better than in 2014 because we're moving the chains better this season than in 2014. A bunch of stats have been posted on how efficient our offense has been this season. We've had at least 200 yards passing and 100 yards rushing in 8 straight games which broke the franchise record. Only 2 teams in league history have had longer streaks than that.

Our offense ranks #3 overall which is four spots higher than in 2014 and our rushing game ranks #1. The read option that Dak has given us has opened receiving opportunities for a number of receivers. We're spreading the ball around and it's made us very difficult to defend. Our offensive efficiency has helped our defense which ranks 10th. As long as we don't mess with our QB situation this team could go a long way.

 

[risco]

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

Yea- I'm so sick and tired hearing people say this crap too. Keep in mind- these clowns that make comments like that actually have know clue on what's actually going on with how much control of the offense Dak actually has- I used way too many "actually".

 

[Doomsday101]

Yea- I'm so sick and tired hearing people say this crap too. Keep in mind- these clowns that make comments like that actually have know clue on what's actually going on with how much control of the offense Dak actually has- I used way too many "actually".

Dang I would hope Dak is benefitting off 3 1st picks along the OL, if not Dallas wasted their time, draft selection and money. I don't see how it is an insult to say 3 1st rd picks and pro bowlers are helping Dak and without them his job would become a lot harder just as it was hard for Romo when is OL sucked and people hollered about Jerry not addressing the OL. Well Jerry addressed the OL and Dak is benefiting as is Zeke and the team in general.

 

[T-RO]

Dak makes the line look good
The line makes Zeke look good
Deke makes the coaches look good
Cole makes Dak look good
Dez makes Cole look good

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