Leadership aside, is Cowboys Dak Prescott ready to fix issues in 2018?

[kskboys]

That simply won't happen. His skill level won't improve once he changes teams. He is what he is and that's why he didn't get any big offers.

Injuries, failing to learn routes, failing to work out like he should.

There is zero chance he goes anywhere and blooms. At this point he looks like a WR3 at best.

Yeah, I was trying to be nice, as I really feel pity for Dez fans.

 

[kskboys]

He has mechanics and stuff

Actually, that's why he slid, he needs work on his mechanics.

 

[NotForLong]

It's documented. Everyone kinda already knows. You can prolly find it somewhere online if you want to look it up.

It was an off handed comment Dak made because he wanted to deny any credit for Romo

 

[NotForLong]

Actually, that's why he slid, he needs work on his mechanics.

QB heavy draft. And his line was atrocious

 

[Captain-Crash]

Fear is correct and then PANIC sets in if there's pressure! His faults are many and at 25 you need miracle odds here to come in that they are "Corrected" at this late stage for any QB.
Again they will scream hate but in reality as a life long Cowboy fan I don't want Tim Tebow copy leading us to misery...sorry but open your eyes and see what we really have at QB folk's!!!!!

I mean DANG not one target???

the targets didn't get open and all off his blockers were no shows.

 

[CouchCoach]

Actually, that's why he slid, he needs work on his mechanics.

It was his mechnai9cs under duress that were the real problem in college. That's what the NYG DC watched in his first game against him, he watched what AU, AL and LSU did and replicated that in both games and beat him both times. These guys are too good at "what doesn't this QB not like to do? OK, let's see how many times we can make him do that".

I can see removing Dez from this being helpful to him since they admitted they were trying to force the ball to him to keep him happy but I do not agree that Witten being out of it is good for Dak. He wasn't glitz and glamour but he was a rock for a young QB and learned to see the field as a QB would see it, that's why he was so effective with Romo, they saw it the same way.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

the targets didn't get open and all off his blockers were no shows.

To add Dak needs at least 6+ sec to make a decision to throw the ball and the receiver needs to be at least 3 yrds open as Dak cannot lead with the ball when throwing so you do the math here....is it Tim Tebow or a Franchise QB out there?

Tim you live again at Big D.....

BOOM...another 5 yard dinker that goes for 80 yards!!!!!

 

[Captain-Crash]

To add Dak needs at least 6+ sec to make a decision to throw the ball and the receiver needs to be at least 3 yrds open as Dak cannot lead with the ball when throwing so you do the math here....is it Tim Tebow or a Franchise QB out there?

Tim you live again at Big D.....

BOOM...another 5 yard dinker that goes for 80 yards!!!!!

The coaches didn't coach him up either... they should have told him where to throw it...

 

[ItzKelz]

The narrative on Dak Prescott has been he was figured out in 2017, he was a one-year wonder who was exposed as a fluke and made by the offensive line.

There is truth in there, but that isn’t the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Prescott was incapable of lifting his run-centric team when they lost their star running back to a six-game suspension and his stalwart left tackle and blindside protector.

The first eight games of the season, Prescott was playing at an MVP level. Then Ezekiel Elliott and Tyron Smith were lost and he played like a backup quarterback. Which is the real deal?

It’s probably somewhere in the middle, but in the middle is enough to lead the Cowboys to the promise land providing he doesn’t have to play behind a patchwork offensive line and without Elliott. The Cowboys went out and signed Cameron Fleming to make sure “Chaz Green, in at left tackle” never happens again. Now Prescott just needs to feel secure in the pocket again.

https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2018/05/31/dallas-cowboys-dak-prescott-2018-performance-preview/

Every running team that is built off it's running game and OL will have a QB that will not perform as well if they lose both. It is just more obvious when you have a 2nd year QB that does not have much experience to pull from. A year of experience under his belt and having Zeke hopefully for an entire season will lead to a better offensive producing team.

 

[NotForLong]

We're about to learn more in the upcoming OTAs, minicamps, TC and the preseason games if he's, indeed, on the right track. I'm looking forward to that with great anticipation, just as I'd bet most of us are, too. Is it possible that Kellen Moore might be better for Dak's development than what Wade Wilson was? If he lives up to his hype and/or his reputation, maybe that could help lift Dak's performance also.

THOMAS GREGORY
NORTH PORT, FL
After losing Tyron Smith last year and the debacle with Atlanta, Dak Prescott did not seem comfortable with his throws in the pocket affecting his accuracy. During OTA's has Prescott seemed more comfortable/accurate with his throws so far?



Bryan: Throwing during OTAs and facing a pass rush are two different things. Has he made some quality throws? Yes, he has. Has he missed some? Yes, he has as well. The one trait I respect about Prescott is how hard he does work. He’s in a better place both physically and mentally but he also knows the expectations. I believe you’ll see more consistent play from him this season just from the experiences he went through last year.

David: Dak looks like Dak – which is to say, he has some nice moments. But going all the way back to his first practice in 2016, Dak is not the type of guy who’s going to consistently wow you in practice. I agree with you that the breakdown of the offensive line got into his head last year. I trust his poise. I’m not worried about him.


So the answer to your question is a restounding No

I cant believe these comments are being made about the QB yet everyone claims he is so great.

The eyes don' lie. People' mouths do

 

[Captain-Crash]

It was his mechnai9cs under duress that were the real problem in college.

no way .. he's steady as Don Knotts in the shakiest gun in the west.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

The coaches didn't coach him up either... they should have told him where to throw it...

Ya its the coaches fault for sure for sure lol....you know now that i think about it we would be in better hands at QB if JG put on the uniform and went under center at this point.......at least we would see a +20 yard completion from the pocket now and then!!!!

 

[LocimusPrime]

The QB will also have to work on his mechanical issues, including his footwork that made his accuracy scary bad at points in the second half of the season.

Dallas fired the guy (Wade Wilson) who was in charge of that and hired Kellen Moore. Time will tell whether that was the best move to make. They also brought in a whole slew of new receivers to target with the hopes they are better able to get open and provide more wiggle room for slightly off-target throws.

A healthy and not-suspended supporting cast will be enough to return Prescott to a level where Dallas can compete and win. An improvement in his technique can launch him into a whole different category.

 

[SlammedZero]

It is crazy to me how hard people are on Dak. I get he is the easiest one to point a finger at, but man, talk about being hard on a guy!! Of course he hasn't been perfect. We all know that, however, I feel like he has made the transition to the NFL pretty damn good, all things considered. Look at how many top picks come in and flame out in the NFL.

Also, the excuse that the Eagles lost their starting QB is very apples and oranges compared to Dallas. The Eagles have a pretty damn good backup QB I would say. A luxury hardly any NFL team has.

 

[Verdict]

There we go. There it is blame Dez.

Yes. Mr.Dez I still don't have a job because nobody wants me Bryant.

 

[Verdict]

That simply won't happen. His skill level won't improve once he changes teams. He is what he is and that's why he didn't get any big offers.

Injuries, failing to learn routes, failing to work out like he should.

There is zero chance he goes anywhere and blooms. At this point he looks like a WR3 at best.

I think the lack of interest may indicate Dez is what I have been saying he is for some time which is "he sucks" and is "done".

 

[Verdict]

Yeah, I was trying to be nice, as I really feel pity for Dez fans.

I don't feel sorry for some of them anymore. They are some of the most bitter hateful people on the planet. I do feel sorry for the nice ones. They know which class they fall in. My appologies to the nice, kind ones.

 

[Bullflop]

THOMAS GREGORY
NORTH PORT, FL
After losing Tyron Smith last year and the debacle with Atlanta, Dak Prescott did not seem comfortable with his throws in the pocket affecting his accuracy. During OTA's has Prescott seemed more comfortable/accurate with his throws so far?



Bryan: Throwing during OTAs and facing a pass rush are two different things. Has he made some quality throws? Yes, he has. Has he missed some? Yes, he has as well. The one trait I respect about Prescott is how hard he does work. He’s in a better place both physically and mentally but he also knows the expectations. I believe you’ll see more consistent play from him this season just from the experiences he went through last year.

David: Dak looks like Dak – which is to say, he has some nice moments. But going all the way back to his first practice in 2016, Dak is not the type of guy who’s going to consistently wow you in practice. I agree with you that the breakdown of the offensive line got into his head last year. I trust his poise. I’m not worried about him.


So the answer to your question is a restounding No

I cant believe these comments are being made about the QB yet everyone claims he is so great.

The eyes don' lie. People' mouths do

The answer is only a no in your mind's eye. You're saying despite all and any attempts that this team makes to make him successful that he's doomed to fail? That's typical of those who have an agenda to discount any chance of Dak having success. If your eyes tell you that Dak is incapable of recovering from last season, your vision, both physical and mental, isn't what it should be. Try visiting your nearest local eye specialist for assistance or better yet, someone who knows something about the intricacies of pro football for guidance.

His OL and specifically the backups who were rushed into service failed miserably to serve their purposes in pass protection. Any 2nd year QB would be adversely affected by such a terribly pathetic display of pass protection that Green and Bell had to offer in the 2nd half of last season. Anyone not taking that into account has a devoted agenda to ignore the obvious. Do make an honest attempt to afford a young QB the opportunity to redeem himself from an unfortunate situation that was largely beyond his control. Poor protection and performances by his WRs were greatly to blame for what you're pinning on Dak.

 

[ConstantReboot]

[QUOTE="CowboyRoy, post: 8188278, member: 34847"]For anyone that understands football it was quite clear that Dak was never the issue. When the pieces were there around him, he produced, end of story. When Zeke and the Oline and Lee vanished so did the entire team and offense. If Dak is guilty of anything, its being a 2nd year QB. Nothing more.

Watching fooball with blinders on is not good for you. Dak had the entire team available for the most important game of the season last year (Seattle at home week 16) defence played lights out with Lee and they held Seattle to 169 yards of total offence. Thank god we had Dan Bailey to kick 4 FG's to get us 12 points. All the pieces were there for that game. What happenned?[/QUOTE]


Bryant lost that game for us. Not entirely Dak's fault.

 

[Verdict]

really. I hadn't known

Morris sucked horribly last year, which he is not playing for the Cowboys anymore, and as far as I know he isn't playing for anyone else yet either.

He didn't scare defenses, so they didn't key on him at all. That's why we had a hard time beating decent teams with Zeke out. I would have rather had Jackson last year to see what he would have done. Maybe nothing, but Morris was a complete and utter FAIL last year.