My fear is we end up getting eliminated this year because we once again allow an opponent to dictate how we play. If we have to face the Bucs again we should do so playing our brand of football not theirs. Run the football. Don't think for a second this QB will ever win you anything. He needs to be carried.
Do we not think any team would be better when running as effectively as the team is now?
Did we downgrade Aikman for having Emmitt? Staubach for having Dorsett?
Does anyone disparage Russell Wilson's Super Bowl seasons (winning 1) because he threw a low number of passes and relied heavily on the running game?
NOTE: Dak is averaging 33 attempts per game. In Russell Wilson's Super Bowl seasons he averaged 25 and 28 attempts per game
A few other key points …
1. When Dak has to pass a lot (40-50 times a game) it's usually because the defense sucks and we are trying to keep up or catch up from behind. It's naturally hard to have a high winning percentage in those situations.
2. Throwing less doesn't mean the passing game isn't carrying it's part of the weight. High QB & passer ratings, picking up first downs where more than a few yards are needed to keep drives alive, and being able to burn a defense if they try to stack the box against the run are all very much keys to the team is winning.
3. Leadership and decision making by the QB is a huge part of success. .
4. The greatest Cowboy offensive success through the years has always been when the run and pass games compliment each other.