Machota - Camp observations through the first five practices

[Rockport]

Imagine how good of a position they would be in if they DIDNT give Dak that last second albatross of a contract on opening day like a couple of idiots.

Yeah, just imagine what Milton and Grier could do.

 

[Denim Chicken]

WRONG. EPIC FAIL...

Try again.

He was also ranked 4th by PFF is deep ball passing: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-ranking-best-deep-passers-pff-grades-epa-per-play

I've noticed he throws a better deep ball to his left, rather than the right side. He's also much better of play-action which has been difficult with the run game lately.

 

[gimmesix]

“I give (defense line coach Aaron Whitecotton) credit,” Stephen Jones said. “He was on the table for him at (Pick 12 in the first round). He was jumping up and down saying this guy is the 12th pick, let’s get him.”

This illustrates the fact that it's a team effort to pick the players for this team in the draft, for those who think it is just the Joneses throwing darts at a dart board. Jerry ultimately makes the pick, but he and Stephen likely don't even know who half the players we select are.

 

[TwoDeep3]

Imagine how good of a position they would be in if they DIDNT give Dak that last second albatross of a contract on opening day like a couple of idiots.

So, go through the scenario then. They don’t give Dak the contract. Who is the QB? How does it work out.

You already don’t have a starting running back.

So where is the team in your idea of what if they just let him go?

I’d like to see something here that was thought out without emotions leading to fantasy.

Because it could be worse. People here ignore how worse it could be.

 

[MarcusRock]

WRONG. EPIC FAIL...

Try again.

I said super deep and beyond the 20 yards the statheads use and you proceed to show me the 20 yards the statheads use. Lol. Can always count on emotional replies without actually reading.

 

[HungryLion]

Yeah, just imagine what Milton and Grier could do.

You let Milton play this year. If he doesn’t show anything you draft a QB.

The time to move on from Dak has come but they can’t now because of that bad extension.

 

[HungryLion]

So, go through the scenario then. They don’t give Dak the contract. Who is the QB? How does it work out.

You already don’t have a starting running back.

So where is the team in your idea of what if they just let him go?

I’d like to see something here that was thought out without emotions leading to fantasy.

Because it could be worse. People here ignore how worse it could be.

You let Milton play. If he doesn’t show anything you draft somebody next year.

I’m not engaging in any fantasy. The Cowboys aren’t winning a Super Bowl this year with Dak anyway. Anybody who thinks the Cowboys are Super Bowl contenders this year are the ones engaging in fantasy.

If they hadn’t extended Dak it would be the perfect opportunity to continue overhauling the roster and trying to find the next QB.

 

[TwoDeep3]

You let Milton play. If he doesn’t show anything you draft somebody next year.

The Cowboys aren’t winning a Super Bowl this year with Dak anyway. What’s the difference.

And while you pretend Milton is the answer, and Ole Jerr takes three years to make that conclusion. You might be a lousy enough team to be in the top five draft wise in 2029.

And you are rebuilding from scratch. How’s that rebuild been working since about 1999?

There are many things Jerry is good at.

Finding oil
Johnny Walker Blue
Avoiding his responsibility of a daughter out of wedlock because he has a good lawyer.
Building facilities.

But creating a championship team ain’t in his wheelhouse.

 

[Praxit]

Football isn’t it by connecting with a deep ball.
It’s about the basic fundamentals connecting on routes, slants, fades.. etc etc.

 

[erod]

Pickens is open when hes covered. Especially against these DB's. As always. Dak is not up to task.

Reminds of Romo and Dez. So many completions with back shoulders and high point balls. That left the arsenal with Romo.

 

[Rockport]

You let Milton play this year. If he doesn’t show anything you draft a QB.

The time to move on from Dak has come but they can’t now because of that bad extension.

So quit *****ing about it, get on board and support your favorite team. Or is it your favorite team? Hard to tell from your posts.

 

[Rockport]

You let Milton play. If he doesn’t show anything you draft somebody next year.

I’m not engaging in any fantasy. The Cowboys aren’t winning a Super Bowl this year with Dak anyway. Anybody who thinks the Cowboys are Super Bowl contenders this year are the ones engaging in fantasy.

If they hadn’t extended Dak it would be the perfect opportunity to continue overhauling the roster and trying to find the next QB.

Lucky for the Cowboys that they don’t give up as easily as you do. First sign of round coming from down range and you scurry for the nearest sick bay.

 

[MarcusRock]

Football isn’t it by connecting with a deep ball.
It’s about the basic fundamentals connecting on routes, slants, fades.. etc etc.

It's not absolutely necessary but it's a dang good weapon to have to turn the tide of a game if you're down or to put your boot on an opponent's neck if you're ahead. See the Saints game last year. But if you can never count on it then you're close to waving the white flag if you get down by more than a a score or two (see the most recent Packers playoff game).

 

[thunderpimp91]

The deep ball is an interesting topic. I’m I think thanks to highlight reels and sports networks like ESPN we think they happen more frequent then they do. It’s so much that goes into throwing and converting a deep pass. A defense first has to fear your run game, pre snap reads by the QB……play design…how many times have we seen the Cowboys run a play where Lamb clears the deep zone and cause a safety to help and our other receiver free to run wide open like Jameson Williams does with the Lions?

There is absolutely a full team aspect to this. Its exactly why I really hope the offense takes a similar approach they did to when Rush was QB last year. Balanced formations, get your QB under center, and really set up those 2-4 deep shots a game instead of forcing them. I couldn't tell you the exact breakdown, but just from watching film it seems like teams really stayed in cover 3 often last year with Dak in the game and a gun heavy approach. 5 years ago with a 20 something year old Dak you could get away with that more, especially when he was mixing in some read option plays. In 2025 though its time to reel Dak in a bit more and get him playing within a run driven system. If Dak can transition back into playing more of a 50/50 ratio of being under center to shotgun it should open up some of those deeper options for him to get his.

 

[Kevinicus]

Another Epic Fail...

I'm curious as to what you think this 12 yard throw against no defenders is actually supposed to be showing?

 

[TheMightyVanHalen]

You can't expect Prescott to get the deep ball going with only two #1 WRs on the field.

Even franchise QBs need help.

Bingo. And Diggs and Bland aren't even out there.

When you're constantly under pressure, it's almost impossible to go deep. You both are not dumb, so you know that. It's an agenda you both have.

Why not call out the O-line for the *** kicking they are getting? Or why not praise the rushers for constantly being in the backfield?

 

[HungryLion]

And while you pretend Milton is the answer, and Ole Jerr takes three years to make that conclusion. You might be a lousy enough team to be in the top five draft wise in 2029.

And you are rebuilding from scratch. How’s that rebuild been working since about 1999?

There are many things Jerry is good at.

Finding oil
Johnny Walker Blue
Avoiding his responsibility of a daughter out of wedlock because he has a good lawyer.
Building facilities.

But creating a championship team ain’t in his wheelhouse.

Speaking of fantasy. I’ve never once said Milton was the answer. So I’m not sure where you got that from.

As to your final point. You’re right. But if we take that argument at face value none of this matters because the cowboys aren’t winning with Dak or anybody else until Jerry (and probably Stephen) die.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

There is absolutely a full team aspect to this. Its exactly why I really hope the offense takes a similar approach they did to when Rush was QB last year. Balanced formations, get your QB under center, and really set up those 2-4 deep shots a game instead of forcing them. I couldn't tell you the exact breakdown, but just from watching film it seems like teams really stayed in cover 3 often last year with Dak in the game and a gun heavy approach. 5 years ago with a 20 something year old Dak you could get away with that more, especially when he was mixing in some read option plays. In 2025 though its time to reel Dak in a bit more and get him playing within a run driven system. If Dak can transition back into playing more of a 50/50 ratio of being under center to shotgun it should open up some of those deeper options for him to get his.

I’m gonna slightly disagree. I think they need to take the shackles off. Just let him play. It’s just my observation maybe he likes playing this way but in college he was way more free to do what he wants. If there’s a first down go get it. I think Mike was a stickler for wanting it his way because that was his only worth. He offered nothing so if you don’t run his offense why is he needed? I’m not saying make him a threat running but at least move around in the pocket some. His feet should always be moving.

 

[HungryLion]

Lucky for the Cowboys that they don’t give up as easily as you do. First sign of round coming from down range and you scurry for the nearest sick bay.

Really. First sign of trouble last season and you scurried away not to be seen until the offseason. Meanwhile I was here the entire time.

lol you fraud.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Speaking of fantasy. I’ve never once said Milton was the answer. So I’m not sure where you got that from.

As to your final point. You’re right. But if we take that argument at face value none of this matters because the cowboys aren’t winning with Dak or anybody else until Jerry (and probably Stephen) die.

You guys get dark quick with the death of Jerry…and I guess Stephen now too lol.