Quarterbacks are 52-43-3 when passing for over 450 yards including playoffs.
Dak is the only one in the top 6 not to be considered a HOFer or future HOFer at this time.
Other Cowboy QB's to have passed for over 450 yards in at least one game is Troy Aikman, Don Meredith, and Tony Romo.
The earlier in NFL history this has been accomplished, the more impressive. That's because there were far fewer rules that protected QB's from injury and no rules that opened up the passing game by limiting the defense..
The first to accomplish 450 passing yards in the NFL was Norm Van Brocklin in 1951, the 2nd was George Blanda in 1961, the 3rd was Y.A. Tittle in 1962. All three won. All three are in the hall of Fame.
Right… like all passing marks we are seeing this era it reflects the pass-happy era we are in.
But there’s nothing wrong with providing stats which support Dak isn’t the dud some critics appear determined to prove.
Cowboy history has always equated winning with greatness but this era we have seen more personal accomplishments not equated with team success.
Whether it’s HOF careers like Witten and probably Ware unfortunately not on great or Championship teams. Or rushing titles not on championship teams. These personal accomplishments aren’t tainted by being on a less than great or Championship team. In fact they support these players aren’t part of the problem .
NFL history has always recognized great talent not on great teams with personal awards. They are a source of pride for fans in the absence of team success. Fans that can’t appreciate these personal achievements without the teams success aren’t desirable fans.
Can you imagine Cowboy fans who didn’t appreciate Herschel leading the league in rushing in our 3-13 team. Or how about Lion fans who didn’t appreciate Sanders HOF career in Detroit.
This notion we can’t be proud and tout our accomplished players in the midst of a poor era in Cowboys football is the most disgusting factor I’ve seen discussed in my 14 years on these forums .
