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

[Doomsday101]

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

It goes on... Share the success. Share the credit.

I agree. I do think a lot of success this team has is a product of this OL. I don't say that because of Dak I say that because they open up holes for Zeke they protect Dak. they wear a Defense down with their physical play. These guys are damn good and I can promise you their are 31 other QB who would love to play behind this line. I don't get upset when people say the Cowboys are being successful because of the OL that is true. That is not to say that Dak has not played great or Zeke is a stud both of those comments are true as well but I believe that games are won at the line of scrimmage and I don't see any OL better than the Cowboys

 

[risco]

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.

It's not about the OL. It's more about the fact that the commentators are trying to take a shot at Dak's game- meaning he would not be as successful with some other team- who knows, maybe maybe not!!!!

 

[T-RO]

It's not about the OL. It's more about the fact that the commentators are trying to take a shot at Dak's game- meaning he would not be as successful with some other team- who knows, maybe maybe not!!!!

All quarterbacks have a far better chance at success when they have lots of time.

If someone makes this statement are they "taking a shot" at Dak's game or trying to make a fair analysis? Could be either, I suppose.

Romo was the beneficiary of the line in 2014. He had the best QB rating in the entire league.

 

[CowboysFanSince88]

All quarterbacks have a far better chance at success when they have lots of time.

If someone makes this statement are they "taking a shot" at Dak's game or trying to make a fair analysis? Could be either, I suppose.

Romo was the beneficiary of the line in 2014. He had the best QB rating in the entire league.

There is no such thing as lots of time.

 

[Bleu Star]

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

Oh trust me. It's not just the media. It's a certain hater contingent of fans here as well. The love for Romo cuts deep & they won't leave it alone until he is finally no longer on the team.

The team is succeeding largely because of the qualities Dak brings to that leadership spot. As Dak goes, the team goes. All three phases.

 

[Brooksey]

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

Well it's true just like Romo had his best season in 2014 as a bus driver. Dak hasn't even sniffed 400 yards

 

[JD_KaPow]

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

The Chiefs won 11 games in a row last year, including 5 on the road, with Alex Smith at QB. I can't think of anyone who embodies "bus driver" more than Alex Smith.

I really wish people would stop conflating QBs with teams. Is it really that hard to look at what a QB has actually done, rather than say, "he won the game, so he was great!"?

The biggest story here is that the Cowboys have built an offensive team that sets up a rookie QB for success. So many rookie QBs start playing for lousy teams with lousy coaching, lousy offensive lines and no skill position talent, and get ruined. David Carr is the prime example: he had no chance to succeed and no chance to develop because there was a jailbreak on every play. You put Tom Brady on those Houston teams, and not only would he have looked bad, he almost certainly wouldn't have developed the way he did.

Dak has already proven that he's a legitimate NFL starter. He's been put in a position by the Cowboys where he can be successful now, and has a great chance of reaching his ceiling. That's what's exciting here. And if he's not being asked to do "too much", that's only a good thing, for him and for the team.

 

[Q_the_man]

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

Good, I'm glad we have this OL and I wouldn't trade it for nothing. Our O-line is great and they deserve the credit that they get. I have said all season I would love for the NFL to give the MVP to the whole Dallas OL.

 

[Doomsday101]

It's not about the OL. It's more about the fact that the commentators are trying to take a shot at Dak's game- meaning he would not be as successful with some other team- who knows, maybe maybe not!!!!

I hear a lot of good things in the press about Dak. Frankly few have suggested he should be benched in favor or Romo. OL matters and yes they are a big reason for his success and Zeke success that is not to say they have played poorly they have been great. I don't know what kind of success Dak would have if he played for the Jets or Brown or a lot of other poor teams but I do know the success or failure of most every QB is predicated on having the talent around them to be successful.