Official Dak Prescott Thread **merged**

[Oh_Canada]

I am not going to defend the defense, and Garrett and the staff made choices today and in previous weeks that led to today, but... the cold start by the defense? What was the offense putting up while the defense was cold? Exactly. The whole team wasn't ready to play today. Green Bay didn't get three touchdowns on one possession - while their offense put up 21, our offense put up 3. Green Bay showed up on both sides of the ball, our team didn't show up on both sides of the ball. To their credit, the offense stormed back and the defense kept Green Bay close. But you cannot go down 21-3 in this league against a good team and expect to win. And I do tire of needing to point out what should be obvious - you don't go down 21-3 without your offense failing to perform.

Who cares-they scored 31. 31 points should be enough to win a playoff game, it wasn't so you move on. But don't make this about Dak because the god Romo scored 30 points in ONE playoff game his entire career.

 

[sean10mm]

Dak's pick was a scripted short pass that was grab & throw. There isn't really time for Dak to react, and if the D sees it coming and jumps it there is nothing to do but hope the target wins the fight for the ball. The smart play is not calling plays that the defense sees coming a mile away, especially when they can't stop your running back and it's short yardage. It's like the Seahakwks goal-line interception in the Super Bowl.

Who cares-they scored 31. 31 points should be enough to win a playoff game, it wasn't so you move on. But don't make this about Dak because the god Romo scored 30 points in ONE playoff game his entire career.

Romo never threw for 300 yards or 3 TDs in a playoff game. He never produced what Dak just did, bottom line. Claiming Romo would magically do what he literally never actually did before is really dumb.

 

[Oh_Canada]

Dak's pick was a scripted short pass that was grab & throw. There isn't really time for Dak to react, and if the D sees it coming and jumps it there is nothing to do but hope the target wins the fight for the ball. The smart play is not calling plays that the defense sees coming a mile away, especially when they can't stop your running back and it's short yardage. It's like the Seahakwks goal-line interception in the Super Bowl.



Romo never threw for 300 yards or 3 TDs in a playoff game. He never produced what Dak just did, bottom line. Claiming Romo would magically do what he literally never actually did before is really dumb.

Exactly. No idea what this guy is talking about unless of course he is trolling.

 

[Gator88]

Dak's pick was a scripted short pass that was grab & throw. There isn't really time for Dak to react, and if the D sees it coming and jumps it there is nothing to do but hope the target wins the fight for the ball. The smart play is not calling plays that the defense sees coming a mile away, especially when they can't stop your running back and it's short yardage. It's like the Seahakwks goal-line interception in the Super Bowl.



Romo never threw for 300 yards or 3 TDs in a playoff game. He never produced what Dak just did, bottom line. Claiming Romo would magically do what he literally never actually did before is really dumb.

Can you name a time Romo faced a 31st ranked passing defense in the playoffs that was missing practically all their starters? Not to mention with a fantastic Oline and a better set of offensive weapons than he had since 07? Stop acting like all situations are equivalent, Romo probably would have dropped 400+ and 40+ points on yesterday's Packers.

All that said I don't know if that wins the game with how well Rodgers was playing, but people need to stop absolving the offense of all blame. They really only played to their capabilities in the 4th quarter and while that was almost enough to win, it shouldn't be lauded.

 

[Cowboyz88]

…Romo probably would have dropped 400+ and 40+ points on yesterday's Packers.

Speculation. Pure speculation.

Just as I could speculate that Romo would come in, play pretty good and break another collarbone.

Unlikely? Perhaps, but no more unlikely than your situation.

 

[Gator88]

Speculation. Pure speculation.

Just as I could speculate that Romo would come in, play pretty good and break another collarbone.

Unlikely? Perhaps, but no more unlikely than your situation.

His collarbone actually being healed due to him not rushing back to try to save the team makes that pretty unlikely, but some sort of injury is possible just like it would be for Brady, Dak, and any other QB. Romo's injuries have been fluky as all get out, so I guess being unlucky makes it more likely. An example from a similar player in fluky injuries in Lee means since Lee has played 2 straight seasons, Romo getting hurt in 1 single game with practically no pressure seems unlikely.

 

[Gator88]

I have yet to read anyone who is DOWN on Dak. However, he had as slow a start as the rest of his team which led to a 21-3 deficit they could not overcome, and he deserves blame for that along with the rest of the team.

For my part, saying he played amazingly in the 4th quarter and mediocre in the 1st half and saying top 3 QBs could have performed better is being down on him apparently.

 

[Venger]

For my part, saying he played amazingly in the 4th quarter and mediocre in the 1st half and saying top 3 QBs could have performed better is being down on him apparently.

Yes, he started slow - he missed a couple throws early that helped end drives, some overthrown balls and a ball to nowhere I recall. It turns out those were very critical - because GB capitalized on their first drives. The fact he picked it up in the second half shows he's gutty and skilled and there is reason for great hope - NEXT season. Because this season, veteran quarterback play gets rewarded, and people with learning curves watch from home. Dak wasn't terrible yesterday in the least. But, his play wasn't good enough to win. And there are others in that club... and noting it doesn't make you *down* on anyone. Losing the game is down enough, I think...

 

[Oh_Canada]

Yes, he started slow - he missed a couple throws early that helped end drives, some overthrown balls and a ball to nowhere I recall. It turns out those were very critical - because GB capitalized on their first drives. The fact he picked it up in the second half shows he's gutty and skilled and there is reason for great hope - NEXT season. Because this season, veteran quarterback play gets rewarded, and people with learning curves watch from home. Dak wasn't terrible yesterday in the least. But, his play wasn't good enough to win. And there are others in that club... and noting it doesn't make you *down* on anyone. Losing the game is down enough, I think...

So by this, Romo wasn't good enough nine of eleven times....got it.

 

[zeroburrito]

rodgers had a bad int as well that took away points. if our defense held on 3rd and 20 nobody would be talking about daks int, just like everyone forgot about his.

 

[JeffInDC]

Gosh, this logic is so bad it deserves it's own reply.

If I fumble the ball at the opponents goal line, and the opponent takes possession and then punts it away, you account that as "ONE PLAY THAT RESULTED IN 0 POINTS FOR BOTH TEAMS". The fact is when you turn the ball over deep in the opponents territory, you turn (with Bailey) almost guaranteed points into zero points. The fact that it resulted in 0 points for both teams IS the point, just not the one you think you are making... you think it excuses the interception. No, sir, it damns it, because it makes a scoring drive into a non-scoring one.

Did that 1 play (as a few have suggested) cost us the game? Did that 1 play lead to the 21 points that the D gave up?

 

[aikemirv]

Dak's pick was a scripted short pass that was grab & throw. There isn't really time for Dak to react, and if the D sees it coming and jumps it there is nothing to do but hope the target wins the fight for the ball. The smart play is not calling plays that the defense sees coming a mile away, especially when they can't stop your running back and it's short yardage. It's like the Seahakwks goal-line interception in the Super Bowl.



Romo never threw for 300 yards or 3 TDs in a playoff game. He never produced what Dak just did, bottom line. Claiming Romo would magically do what he literally never actually did before is really dumb.

But not only was it a terrible read but it was also a terrible pass. I think the pass was supposed to go to Beasley and it was nowhere close to anyone. I have no idea what he was thinking there.

 

[aikemirv]

Did that 1 play (as a few have suggested) cost us the game? Did that 1 play lead to the 21 points that the D gave up?

There are a lot of one plays that cost us the game honestly. I can name a few of them. The interception is one of them though!

 

[haleyrules]

Dak had a higher quarterback rating, 103.2 to Rogers' 96.7. Rogers was amazing, but Dak was a little better. Even more impressive considering the hole Dak was put in due to penalties, dropped passes, questionable coaching, and poor defense. Today Dak earned the respect of everyone who loves football.

Absolutely! If only we could have exchanged Head Coaches. That was the real difference. A pro vrs an Amature.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

But not only was it a terrible read but it was also a terrible pass. I think the pass was supposed to go to Beasley and it was nowhere close to anyone. I have no idea what he was thinking there.

It was a mistake, it happens. We didn't lose because of that one INT.

 

[Gameover]

Those who are anti INT, in case you forgot:

5:20..

Romo top 5?..
Bozo Romo at :43

I don't agree w this list outside of the Skins int

Romo's worst plays:
1. The wobble throw that broke our momentum vs the Giants in the 2007 playoffs
2. 2011 overthrow to Austin that would've sealed the game
3. Back to back int vs Detroit
4. Skins Int in 2012
5. Fumble vs jets that would've iced the game

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

It was a mistake, it happens. We didn't lose because of that one INT.

Dak has to play perfect when you have a defense this bad.

 

[Gator88]

Those who are anti INT, in case you forgot:

5:20..

Romo top 5?..
Bozo Romo at :43

I don't agree w this list outside of the Skins int

Romo's worst plays:
1. The wobble throw that broke our momentum vs the Giants in the 2007 playoffs
2. 2011 overthrow to Austin that would've sealed the game
3. Back to back int vs Detroit
4. Skins Int in 2012
5. Fumble vs jets that would've iced the game

It's funny that the only one in your list that was his fault that really cost Dallas a playoff chance/in the playoffs was that game against the Skins. Imagine if Dak had a td pass on that 3rd down play but his receiver either quit on the route or lost it in the lights. Neither the Lions game nor the Jets game meant anything to the Cowboys outside a single game, and in those seasons they were more than a game away from the playoffs.

 

[Gameover]

It's funny that the only one in your list that was his fault that really cost Dallas a playoff chance/in the playoffs was that game against the Skins. Imagine if Dak had a td pass on that 3rd down play but his receiver either quit on the route or lost it in the lights. Neither the Lions game nor the Jets game meant anything to the Cowboys outside a single game, and in those seasons they were more than a game away from the playoffs.

Most were from 2011. All cost is games in 2011. Add them up and we missed the playoffs that year because of Tony Romo. Miles didn't lose it in the lights, Romo overthrew the pass.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Dak has to play perfect when you have a defense this bad.

then we will never win because no one ever plays perfectly