Putting Dak's Numbers in Perspective

[Hawkeye19]

I started this year as a Romo guy... and I still have nothing but love and respect for Tony. However-- I have been blown away by Dak and think this article pretty much nails it for me:

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features...-playing-about-as-well-as-tony-romo-ever-has/

 

[dfense]

Well, he did have his first game winning drive after the 2:00 warning in Pittsburgh. So there's that, I guess. Might need one or two more of those before the seasons over.

 

[Sarge]

Nice perspective.

 

[Dale]

Well, he did have his first game winning drive after the 2:00 warning in Pittsburgh. So there's that, I guess. Might need one or two more of those before the seasons over.

Wasn't that his second game-winning drive and third 4th quarter/OT comeback of the year?

 

[Hoov]

Wasn't that his second game-winning drive and third 4th quarter/OT comeback of the year?

yes.. the eagles game he was trailing with about 6 minutes to play.

 

[erod]

Dak just threw for 300 yards for the first time. That's child's play for Romo. Dak was 19 for 39 against Philly. 48% is not particularly impressive.

But the team is winning games, and Dak's poise and maturity are standing up when it counts. That is REALLY impressive, especially for a rookie.

Stats are clay. You can make them dance any way you want. Dak is passing the eye test, but it's undoubtedly clear that the offensive line is carrying this team, along with a running back from heaven itself.

If Romo was the QB, they'd still be 8-1, if not better. But could he stay healthy? That's a big if.

Folks need to just step back and enjoy the ride, and be ready for this thing to turn any direction at any moment.

 

[ConstantReboot]

Dak just threw for 300 yards for the first time. That's child's play for Romo. Dak was 19 for 39 against Philly. 48% is not particularly impressive.

But the team is winning games, and Dak's poise and maturity are standing up when it counts. That is REALLY impressive, especially for a rookie.

Stats are clay. You can make them dance any way you want. Dak is passing the eye test, but it's undoubtedly clear that the offensive line is carrying this team, along with a running back from heaven itself.

If Romo was the QB, they'd still be 8-1, if not better. But could he stay healthy? That's a big if.

Folks need to just step back and enjoy the ride, and be ready for this thing to turn any direction at any moment.

Erod I suggest you read the article. It states that Dak is playing just as well as Romo has ever played during his entire career. Thus it would not be wise for Romo to take over while we have momentum going into the 2nd half of the season.

Secondly, if Romo did come in and lay a dud. What then? We would lose all momentum and possibly home field advantage to the Seahawks. It would be wise to go with Prescott all the way from here on out.

 

[percyhoward]

Dak just threw for 300 yards for the first time. That's child's play for Romo.

In 2014, Romo never reached 300 yards at the end of 4 quarters. Not once.

It's not the volume that matters, it's the efficiency.

 

[JeffInDC]

In 2014, Romo never reached 300 yards at the end of 4 quarters. Not once.

It's not the volume that matters, it's the efficiency.

 

[gmoney112]

In 2014, Romo never reached 300 yards at the end of 4 quarters. Not once.

It's not the volume that matters, it's the efficiency.

I heard that mic drop all the way from Austin, Texas.

Re: the 200/100 record. Is this the week we can break it? Helluva test against Baltimore, but would be rather fitting.

 

[phildadon86]

In 2014, Romo never reached 300 yards at the end of 4 quarters. Not once.

It's not the volume that matters, it's the efficiency.

Thank you

 

[percyhoward]

I heard that mic drop all the way from Austin, Texas.

Re: the 200/100 record. Is this the week we can break it? Helluva test against Baltimore, but would be rather fitting.

This is the week we could break it. I agree, it will be a challenge.

Consecutive games in a single season, 200+ yards passing, 100+ yards rushing
9 Cowboys 2016
9 Seahawks 2015
9 Cardinals 1984
8 Eagles 2010
7 Patriots 2012
7 Cowboys 2006
7 Dolphins 1984
7 Steelers 1980

And we could tie this other one.

Consecutive games in a single season, 400+ yards total offense
8 Broncos 2013
8 Patriots 2007
7 Cowboys 2016
7 Colts 2014
7 Chargers 1983

 

[Bullflop]

Welcome aboard the Dak Train, Hawkeye19. Our newly-crowned rookie starting QB's performances and stats pretty much give testimony to his legitimately deserving a starting status. Glad to see you kept an open mind. Eight wins in a row against several quality teams surely isn't anything to take lightly. Let's hope this new era we've entered with Dak and Zeke prove to be the beginning of something we'll enjoy for at least a decade or so. Again, glad to have you aboard the Dak Train -- hope you'll enjoy the new and improved Cowboys, sir.

 

[Sarge]

In 2014, Romo never reached 300 yards at the end of 4 quarters. Not once.

It's not the volume that matters, it's the efficiency.

Owned.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Romo has a history of multiple years of excellence.

Dak has played 9 games period. It's been a great 9 games for the team but not universally great for Dak.

I'd be hesitant to use a small sample size and compare it to the body of work of Romo. Especially when Romo for most of his career was saddled with poor personnel around him.

Even looking at that 2014 team and the offense was not as talented. Remember how there was all the talk about how great the line was but when you broke it down it was great at run blocking but average at pass blocking? That's no longer the case.

Apples and oranges.

When I look at Dak he is missing on Plays... Easy plays that Romo has made... For years.

 

[JJHLH1]

In 2014, Romo never reached 300 yards at the end of 4 quarters. Not once.

It's not the volume that matters, it's the efficiency.

Ouch! That's going to leave a mark. Great research.

And the 538 article showing that Dak is playing as good as Romo ever has was written before Dak's terrific game against the Steelers.

 

[ConstantReboot]

Romo has a history of multiple years of excellence.

Dak has played 9 games period. It's been a great 9 games for the team but not universally great for Dak.

I'd be hesitant to use a small sample size and compare it to the body of work of Romo. Especially when Romo for most of his career was saddled with poor personnel around him.

Even looking at that 2014 team and the offense was not as talented. Remember how there was all the talk about how great the line was but when you broke it down it was great at run blocking but average at pass blocking? That's no longer the case.

Apples and oranges.

When I look at Dak he is missing on Plays... Easy plays that Romo has made... For years.

I can also see Dak creating plays that Romo would not be able to pull off. Possibly Romo's mobility would not be to pull off that screen to Zeke during the Steelers game. Plus the ability for Dak to move out of the pocket and run with the ball is causing defenses fits. Romo doesn't give us those added advantages that Dak brings to the table. So I believe its a wash.

 

[PhillyCowboysFan]

To Erod: In 2014, Romo never reached 300 yards at the end of 4 quarters. Not once.

BOOM!

 

[percyhoward]

I'd be hesitant to use a small sample size and compare it to the body of work of Romo. Especially when Romo for most of his career was saddled with poor personnel around him.

Yes, the "Dak's playing as well as Romo ever has" is obvious hyperbole.

 

[PhillyCowboysFan]

Plus the ability for Dak to move out of the pocket and run with the ball is causing defenses fits.

This!

I haven't seen it yet but if Dak picks up a few more first downs on QB scrambles, soon defenses will have to assign a spy to him opening up those intermediate routes even more.