Putting Dak's Numbers in Perspective

[windjc]

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

It's not hyperbole to say that the Pittsburgh GAME was the first game where Dak made plays Romo never has. Dak's screen was something Romo has never executed that well. Not sure Romo could still shift so effortlessly to the left and hit Dez for the TD, but probably so we'll say for the sake of argument. I don't remember Tony leading two TD drives in the last 3 minutes buts probably happened in 10 years. The point is maybe Tony doesn't win the game in Pittsburgh.

 

[Ranching]

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.

There's a joke in there somewhere, but I won't go there.
As far as football is concerned, great post.

 

[Undisputed]

Nah. Just a bus driver.

 

[DallasDomination]

I love Dak but those mediocre first half's and ducks up for grabs will come back to haunt him of he doesn't clean it up.

Listen I think he's amazing. I've said it all along. But he goes through stretches in games where he's just bad. Love that he turns it around literally every game but I would like to see more 4 qtr games from Dak.

 

[percyhoward]

It's not hyperbole to say...

I was referring to the article from the OP that compared Prescott's 2016 to Romo's 2007.

 

[Eddie]

This has been a strange week. I think all the nonsense gets to the team this week.

We're going to lose our 2nd game of the year.

 

[JJHLH1]

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

Just curious Percy since you are obviously very knowledable, but what is hyperbole about it?

Now obviously Tony has had a long successful career and Dak is only a rookie, so comparing their careers would be hyperbole. But the 538 article is specifically comparing Dak's first 8-game stretch to the best 8-game stretch of Romo's entire career, and it doesn't find Dak lacking (and he played even better against the Steelers after the article was published). The 8-game winning streak ties a franchise record and is something even Romo never achieved as QB. Dak doesn't deserve all the credit but he deserves some of it.

The bigger question is can Dak continue doing it? That remains to be seen, of course, and will be the true test of excellence. I just hope the Cowboys continue winning.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

 

[Proof]

I love Dak but those mediocre first half's and ducks up for grabs will come back to haunt him of he doesn't clean it up.

Listen I think he's amazing. I've said it all along. But he goes through stretches in games where he's just bad. Love that he turns it around literally every game but I would like to see more 4 qtr games from Dak.

Agreed, but Sturm hit the nail on the head when he said "for Dak to have been this good while still having a lot of room to improve is scary."

 

[Eddie]

Isn't this from 2 years ago ???

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Isn't this from 2 years ago ???

Aren't you from 2 years ago???

 

[DCBoysfan]

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.

Heck.....it reviberated here in DC also.

 

[Cowboy_Shawn]

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.

One of my pet peeves is when people assume things like this. We don't know this.

Romo is a bit of a gunslinger so there's a very real chance that if he were the starter he'd have a few more turnovers. There's also a higher chance that he strays away from plays the coaches call and checks into his own plays at the line or go overboard with the "kill, kill, kill" and inexplicably abandons a strong run game; which we've seen him do from time to time.

And lets not forget last year he was a turnover machine in the games that he played in.

 

[windjc]

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.

I expect Dak to get some yardage with his feet this Sunday. The Ravens will try to take away Zeke and apply pressure in the pocket. They only have 11 players. I expect Dak to find running seams. To this point, expect 100+ running yard and 200+ passing yards.

 

[Kevinicus]

It's not hyperbole to say that the Pittsburgh GAME was the first game where Dak made plays Romo never has. Dak's screen was something Romo has never executed that well. Not sure Romo could still shift so effortlessly to the left and hit Dez for the TD, but probably so we'll say for the sake of argument. I don't remember Tony leading two TD drives in the last 3 minutes buts probably happened in 10 years. The point is maybe Tony doesn't win the game in Pittsburgh.

Absolutely nothing in the Pittsburgh game that Romo can't do.

A simple screen...really?

The Dak hyperbole is embarrassing.

 

[DakotaReign]

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.

Nobody asked you to bring facts into this!!

 

[Cowboy_Shawn]

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.

He has?

I had no idea that Terrell Owens, Jason Witten, Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, DeMarco Murray, Marion Barber, and good to great OLs were considered "poor personnel".

My guess is at least half the league would kill to have the offensive support Romo's had at his disposal throughout his career.

 

[visionary]

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 agree with this
As well as Dak us playing we have to pump the breaks
Good news is that we gave someone like Romo to come in if needed

 

[windjc]

Absolutely nothing in the Pittsburgh game that Romo can't do.

A simple screen...really?

The Dak hyperbole is embarrassing.

Show me a highlight - just one - of Romo setting up a screen like that. I'll wait right here.

 

[MagicMan]

You Romo people do realize you are comparing Romo's best years with Dak's first 9 career games right? Says a lot about Dak I would say.

What was Romo doing at 23 years of age? Gimme a break. Dak will only get better, yes he will have some off nights but so far he has still won some of those. Right now we need Romo for backup duties on this SB run.