My only issue with Dak

[ElGatoGrande]

Dak has viable options besides running, I'm sure the coaching staff is telling him to curb any urges to take off running,,, we don't need our own RGIII disaster here. I'm guessing that if the running game stopped working, and no receivers were getting open, he might choose to run more.

 

[DenCWBY]

I love how he has played so far....his poise and feel for the game are beyond his years. He is playing like a savvy, seasoned vet, yet he is simply a 5-game rookie.

The one thing that does bug me though is his unwillingness to run the ball. There are a handful of plays each game when there is nowhere to throw the ball, but a free lane to run, and he simply throws the ball away. Even if he only gets 2-4 yds., that is still better than 0 and an incompletion.

I am not saying look to run first. I am saying if you go through your progressions and no one is open, if a running lane is there, take it and get what you can and slide.

This is my only real criticism of Dak so far.

 

[Zman5]

Do you really want to see Sancheese as our starting QB? Dak can run more if it's a playoff game.

 

[TwoDeep3]

do you understand the difference between a running QB and a QB scrambling to make a short gain when there is no other option

BTW, if he did run under the situations I spoke of, it would open up more for the offense, as the defense would then have to take someone out of coverage to use as a shadow for Dak.

Yes, sir. I understand the difference.

I also understand he has the intelligence to protect the ball, and himself. Sometimes it's knowing which battles to fight.

He is doing fine. Fans tend to be greedy and want too much.

 

[jimmy40]

He carried the ball for 20-25 times a game in college. I know it takes its toll. He wants to have a long career and is smart to stay healthy if possible. I think he is proving to be more like a Tom Brady like QB instead of Cam Newton.

I'd prefer for him to keep doing what he's doing. Let your workhorses (Zeke and Morris) take the hits.. They are more conditioned for it anyway.

20-25 times a game? Thought it was about 10 carries a game

 

[Oh_Canada]

I love how he has played so far....his poise and feel for the game are beyond his years. He is playing like a savvy, seasoned vet, yet he is simply a 5-game rookie.

The one thing that does bug me though is his unwillingness to run the ball. There are a handful of plays each game when there is nowhere to throw the ball, but a free lane to run, and he simply throws the ball away. Even if he only gets 2-4 yds., that is still better than 0 and an incompletion.

I am not saying look to run first. I am saying if you go through your progressions and no one is open, if a running lane is there, take it and get what you can and slide.

This is my only real criticism of Dak so far.

That's a horrible criticism, ask Washington about what happens to running qb's.

 

[Ken]

He carried the ball for 20-25 times a game in college. I know it takes its toll. He wants to have a long career and is smart to stay healthy if possible. I think he is proving to be more like a Tom Brady like QB instead of Cam Newton.

I'd prefer for him to keep doing what he's doing. Let your workhorses (Zeke and Morris) take the hits.. They are more conditioned for it anyway.

My Giants friend actually compared him to Aaron Rodgers because he passes first and kills you with his legs as a last resort. ...

I thought it was an interesting comparison.

 

[Scotman]

I was happy with the Dak pick because of the leadership he showed in college and his ability to raise the play of those around him. But if you would have told me he would have started off like this, I would have laughed at you.

I not unhappy with anything he's doing...at all. At this point, I trust his decision making a WHOLE lot better than I do my second guessing of his decision making.

 

[jday]

I love how he has played so far....his poise and feel for the game are beyond his years. He is playing like a savvy, seasoned vet, yet he is simply a 5-game rookie.

The one thing that does bug me though is his unwillingness to run the ball. There are a handful of plays each game when there is nowhere to throw the ball, but a free lane to run, and he simply throws the ball away. Even if he only gets 2-4 yds., that is still better than 0 and an incompletion.

I am not saying look to run first. I am saying if you go through your progressions and no one is open, if a running lane is there, take it and get what you can and slide.

This is my only real criticism of Dak so far.

That's him being smart with the ball. With the lead and game in hand why run risk his health and future availability?

 

[DandyDon1722]

I am fine with how things are going. Though we wish he would take more shots downfield, but then again why, if they are moving the ball and getting TDs then who cares.
Otter than that, nothing bothers me.

Yeah, totally agree Jazz. The defense has incredibly allowed Dak this style of play and as long as we can get away with it let's keep doing it.

Can you imagine when Dak starts really figuring it out. He's going to be a monster.

 

[BAZ]

He got himself clobbered late in the game. He normally slides at the right time but not that time. So glad that wasn't a disaster.

That was a strange one, right? Normally showing so much awareness.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

I love his unwillingness to run the ball. He runs when he needs to. He had more rushing TDs on the season than passing, more than any other QB in Cowboys history. I saw RGIII, who looked like he'd be a superstar, ruin his career running every chance he got. Dak is just fine. Nothing much to complain about.

 

[conner01]

Running quarterbacks win in college. Not in the pros.

That's because they don't survive
What Dak does is run when other options are there by the most part. That's what I want from a qb, run as a last resort or a few designed plays
Don't want a qb running 10 times a game

 

[reddyuta]

I am fine with this,he is running when it absolutely necessary and i am sure that has what Garrett has told him too.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I love how he has played so far....his poise and feel for the game are beyond his years. He is playing like a savvy, seasoned vet, yet he is simply a 5-game rookie.

The one thing that does bug me though is his unwillingness to run the ball. There are a handful of plays each game when there is nowhere to throw the ball, but a free lane to run, and he simply throws the ball away. Even if he only gets 2-4 yds., that is still better than 0 and an incompletion.

I am not saying look to run first. I am saying if you go through your progressions and no one is open, if a running lane is there, take it and get what you can and slide.

This is my only real criticism of Dak so far.

Run for 2-4 yards and risk injury or a fumble?
I think Dak shows maturity ...more maturity than a gunslinger/dodger than Romo. May Dak continue to have the presence of mind and the good decision-making that will have him healthier and out of rehab in his golden years of football.

 

[waving monkey]

you can disagree. however, I am correct. There have been a few plays a game where he had nowhere to throw the ball, a huge running lane, and he didn't run. On some of those very plays, if he runs, we get a 1st down.

The less Dak runs the longer his career is likely to to be.
There may be opportunities for him to run but its not a big deal to me.

 

[Seven]

I love how he has played so far....his poise and feel for the game are beyond his years. He is playing like a savvy, seasoned vet, yet he is simply a 5-game rookie.

The one thing that does bug me though is his unwillingness to run the ball. There are a handful of plays each game when there is nowhere to throw the ball, but a free lane to run, and he simply throws the ball away. Even if he only gets 2-4 yds., that is still better than 0 and an incompletion.

I am not saying look to run first. I am saying if you go through your progressions and no one is open, if a running lane is there, take it and get what you can and slide.

This is my only real criticism of Dak so far.

Stick with the game plan. Don't kill yourself. Plenty of balls to go around.

Kudos to the coaching staff.......

 

[Bleu Star]

Interesting take.

I'm OK at this point with Dak's desire to hang in the pocket.

Strange take to put it frankly . . I want my QB to be pass first & in the pocket but when he has to run I love the Dak factor as part of that scrambling mix.

 

[lqmac1]

I love how he has played so far....his poise and feel for the game are beyond his years. He is playing like a savvy, seasoned vet, yet he is simply a 5-game rookie.

The one thing that does bug me though is his unwillingness to run the ball. There are a handful of plays each game when there is nowhere to throw the ball, but a free lane to run, and he simply throws the ball away. Even if he only gets 2-4 yds., that is still better than 0 and an incompletion.

I am not saying look to run first. I am saying if you go through your progressions and no one is open, if a running lane is there, take it and get what you can and slide.

This is my only real criticism of Dak so far.

I disagree. Why risk your body and a potential injury for 2-4 yards? I love what he's doing in regards to running.

 

[kevm3]

I think he'd be more dangerous over the short-term running the ball, but I like what he's doing now and hanging around a little longer, looking for the open guy. It'll help keep the big hits down.