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

[lqmac1]

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

What they are describing is pretty much a game manager. Dak is the furthest thing from a game manager there is. If I remember correctly Weeden and Cassel played behind the same o-line with McFadden having 1300 yards rushing. What's the difference?

The media likes to keep the Cowboys in their mouth because it keeps money in their pockets. It's so obvious when they still try to criticize Dak and let the second overall pick who is god awful right now slide

 

[CCBoy]

Sounds like a large number of media are caught with mice in their pockets...

It's probably a program to establish burn barrels at all city block corners...

 

[plasticman]

bottom line is that Dak isn't ready to carry the team by himself, but few QBs are.

No quarterback in the history of this game has "carried" a team. It would be an absolute injustice to his teammates for anyone to imply that they did.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

They finally made the team (on offense) worthy of a young QB to step in and take over. But it has to be the right QB. Not just any old QB can walk in and make it work.
If that were the case...any of the number of QBs we had last year would have done much better.

However just because it is without a doubt a big boost for a young QB...it has to be a Good QB to take advantage of it.

 

[Richmond Cowboy]

I have heard the same for years about the 90s Cowboys. Irvin was only successful because of Aikman, Aikman was only successful because he had that running game, Emmitt was only successful because of the OL. You know what? Who cares. I'll take the 3 Super Bowls and 4 HOF players and be happy. If it works, it works..

 

[CowboysFanSince88]

Disagree with what?

Are you actually suggesting Prescott would be doing as well if he had Philly's OL and their cruddy skill players?

Yes, he reminds me of Mcnabb. Mcnabb was dangerous as a young QB because he presented that running threat which put pressure on the defense. Wentz does not present that threat at all so you can't play the receivers man to man which would not work if Dak was the QB. Plus dak can buy time which gives receivers extra time to get open regardless of how good they are.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Don't care why anyone thinks we are successful. We are successful and that's what matters. Every team has had the opportunity to build their roster and we have simply done a better job.

 

[tyke1doe]

Very, very few rookie QBs are successful in the NFL, and a lot of that has to do with the environment they're placed into. Dak's got the perfect surroundings to thrive in as a rookie: an awesome offensive line to protect him, a stud RB to take the pressure off, and a solid receiving corps to spread the ball around to.

That's not to take anything away from Dak, because he's been incredible. But I also dont see it as an insult to point out that he's got an ideal situation going on here.

The same was said about Ben Roethlisberger when he came into the league, i.e., he was good and the team was winning with him because the Steelers had a strong defense.

 

[Proof]

someone showed me a comparison of Romo's first 8 games from 14 and Daks first 8 games and it was almost identical (aside from the TO's lol) surprising. Very impressive.

 

[RS12]

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

I would ask those certain people what happened to Brady in the the two SBs where his O Line couldnt protect him? Basically what is their point? No QB is an island.

 

[CCBoy]

News flash to media...this is a sport where team play and quality of depth are important ingredients. Not always soap opera material and excused targeting of the Cowboys Franchise.

 

[Gabe]

They are actually succeeding because of Dak. How quickly everyone forgets 4-12 last year. Let's also not forget Dak played almost flawlessly without Dez and with Chaz Green at LT.

It's pretty much all Dak. The only people who don't see it that way choose not to. Nothing will convince them otherwise.

 

[Supercowboy1986]

You have to remember that almost everyone in sports media has their named 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.

My favorite is the "EE is good but needs xxxx in yards and xxxx in touchdowns to justify being taken at #4." Those same people when flipped with that arguement about the player they wanted (bosa, Ramsey, or whoever) at #4 have nothing to say.

 

[DFWJC]

Of course he's succeeding because of the o-line and run game.
That's a "DUH" if there ever was one.

He's literally dropping back and having time to file his nails. That's great..we should be thrilled.
But he IS executing the game plan.
What more can you ask of him?

I said it yesterday though; exchange QBs and Dallas still blows out Cleveland. Their QB played well, but their team sucks.

 

[Sydla]

Yes, he reminds me of Mcnabb. Mcnabb was dangerous as a young QB because he presented that running threat which put pressure on the defense. Wentz does not present that threat at all so you can't play the receivers man to man which would not work if Dak was the QB. Plus dak can buy time which gives receivers extra time to get open regardless of how good they are.

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.

 

[tyke1doe]

So what? If Dak wasn't a very good QB, we would not be 7-1. Yes he has the OL and Zeke but he is playing the role of QB to perfection. People are simply trying to figure out how and why the entire league missed on him. Very few QBs come in as rookies and make it look as easy as he is making it look. Guys drafted 1st overall rarely do this. People want answers and the OL/Zeke excuse seems like the best one. Ignore all the noise. Dak is proving to be as good as anybody all on his own.

Most quarterbacks picked first overall (heck, all of them for that matter) are going to crappy teams. Dak got drafted by a team with a formidable offensive line and one that had the foresight to draft a special back when many were clamoring that we shouldn't take a running back at #4.
If you asked me whether I think Jared Goff would be doing as well as Dak had we taken him and not Dak, I would tell you, "no!"
If you asked me whether Paxton Lynch would be doing ... I would tell you, "no!"
I think three things work in Dak's favor compared to the others:
1. He's bigger and stronger (Lynch is taller, but he's not as compact as Dak)
2. He's a passer then a runner, but his running ability makes teams pick their poison, so to speak. Notice how when he runs, he's usually getting 10 to 15 yards?
3. He played four years at Miss. St. I think this is a HUGE factor that goes overlooked. There's something intangible about staying at a college program four years and learning all you can.

I would be cautious about putting it all on Dak's shoulders as if he isn't benefiting from the OL and Zeke. That's the trap we got in with Romo.

 

[Ken]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/qbr

2nd in the NFL in Total Quarterback Rating. I don't see any other 'bus drivers' in the top 5!

 

[Redball Express]

Very, very few rookie QBs are successful in the NFL, and a lot of that has to do with the environment they're placed into. Dak's got the perfect surroundings to thrive in as a rookie: an awesome offensive line to protect him, a stud RB to take the pressure off, and a solid receiving corps to spread the ball around to.

That's not to take anything away from Dak, because he's been incredible. But I also dont see it as an insult to point out that he's got an ideal situation going on here.

Not many teams have a foundation to work with for a 4th rd QB.

Most #1 pick QBs are going to teams that are rebuilding like the Rams and the Iggles and Denver.

Here in Dallas, we have some things in place to work with.

That is not a negative.

 

[tyke1doe]

No quarterback in the history of this game has "carried" a team. It would be an absolute injustice to his teammates for anyone to imply that they did.

John Elway came closest to it, IMO.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

It's why they call football the ultimate team sport.

I will say that even with a perfectly healthy Romo, I question if this team goes 7-1. They might go 6-2 which is excellent, but I don't think it's a guarantee they go 7-1.

What Dak has done is beat teams with the bootleg in both directions. If you look at your run %'s, we are the most balanced running attack in the league when it comes to running left, right or up the middle. Not only does Dak beat teams with the bootleg, but beats teams bootlegging right or to the left.

But, it's all for not if he can't beat teams from the pocket which he has done. Then combine that with a great O-Line, a great RB...it makes for a great offense. Everybody in the equation helps each other. Dak helps EE. Dak helps the O-Line. EE helps Dak and the O-Line. The O-Line helps Dak and EE.





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