SI: What We Learned in NFL Divisional Rounds, Defense Stepped up to help Star QBs

[Cmac]

No real Cowboys fan should have to research Jackie Smith. I watched it live when it happened. I saw Staubach's 'Hail Mary' play when it happened too.

In fairness.....we do have some babies on here. Had to ask. My point......let's not dismiss plays needed to be made to save the Ravens, and it didn't happen......Just like it yielded a loss for us against Pitt, players have to make plays.......not just the QB. Andrews didn't do that yesterday too.....not just Lamar.

But media and base loves to overlook many areas of flaws and mistakes and then go to just the QB. Back in day.....we didn't vilify Roger the Dodger (4 interceptions in both SBs against Pitt)....but no social media and no discredit to our HOF QB. Just sayin'.

 

[OGSixshooter]

Bucky nails it here........



This........as Jimmy like to say, QBs are judge by their negative plays
Add Jackson 2 turnovers to the list

Pick more successful QBs in their worst moments to boost up the lame who finessed Jerry into the most lucrative contract in NFL history?

This is even lower than the standard you tried to set for Dak.

 

[infamousstyles]

Dak threw those back breaking INTs the first time we faced SF. The defense was good enough to win. Dak wasnt.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Pick more successful QBs in their worst moments to boost up the lame who finessed Jerry into the most lucrative contract in NFL history?

This is even lower than the standard you tried to set for Dak.

To be honest, I agree......I add the tweet to show how QB turnovers are critical during the playoff. That Dak nugget just happens to be part of it the tweet.......no excuse for Dak at all. He has long way to go be in the same conversation with the QBs mentioned.

 

[OGSixshooter]

To be honest, I agree......I add the tweet to show how QB turnovers are critical during the playoff. That Dak nugget just happens to be part of it the tweet.......no excuse for Dak at all. He has long way to go be in the same conversation with the QBs mentioned.

Haha I hear you.

These QBs are all choke artists. These are good to potentially great QBs who can't withstand the "winner-take-all" pressure of a playoff game. These QBs go from good/great to HORRIBLE in pressure moments...see Dak. See the guys on that list. The great ones THRIVE in those situations...consistently. It's not an accident.

 

[cnuball21]

I’d love a universe where Dak can throw for 150 yards and win a playoff game.

Must be freaking nice.

 

[Cmac]

Dak threw those back breaking INTs the first time we faced SF. The defense was good enough to win. Dak wasnt.

Fair enough, because all phases of football, offense, defense and ST has to come together......but let's not exclude games where the opponent's punter is over on the sidelines eating popcorn, gigglin' with the cheerleaders, and laughing all game. Just sayin'. We can nitpick all day when something breaks down, besides just the QB.

 

[Creeper]

Truth.....our road to the promise land now go through Washington AND Philly. In other words, we need to retool or rebuild ( whatever you wanna call it ) this team to on their level. I admitt, I have no clue what it will take but they are now the standard until proven ortherwise.


https://www.si.com/nfl/what-we-learned-divisional-round-defenses-step-up-to-help-star-qbs

What We Learned in NFL Divisional Round: Defenses Stepped Up to Help Star QBs​

Championship weekend's star-studded quartet of quarterbacks have made it this far thanks to supporting defenses that made huge plays in the divisional round.


On the surface, the four remaining teams in the NFL playoffs signify the importance of having a franchise quarterback. But it’s not that simple when it comes to forming a championship-caliber roster.

What Jayden Daniels did in his two playoff victories isn’t normal for a rookie quarterback. He’s clearly a superstar, but his roster with the Washington Commanders supposedly had no chance of beating the Detroit Lions, a No. 1 seed with a stacked offense.

The Commanders’ new regime planted the seeds in the offseason by finding players who would fit well in Kliff Kingsbury’s offensive scheme and Dan Quinn’s defensive scheme. They spent wisely in free agency, focusing on fit rather than star power.

Excellent point about fit. This should apply to the draft too. Draft players that fit what you are trying to do. But to do that you need an identity, a plan or strategy. The Cowboys don't seem to have that.

Personally, I like drafting football players, not just athletes, and I agree with Jimmy Johnson about never drafting stupid players.

 

[mote]

Truth.....our road to the promise land now go through Washington AND Philly. In other words, we need to retool or rebuild ( whatever you wanna call it ) this team to on their level. I admitt, I have no clue what it will take but they are now the standard until proven ortherwise.


https://www.si.com/nfl/what-we-learned-divisional-round-defenses-step-up-to-help-star-qbs

What We Learned in NFL Divisional Round: Defenses Stepped Up to Help Star QBs​

Championship weekend's star-studded quartet of quarterbacks have made it this far thanks to supporting defenses that made huge plays in the divisional round.


On the surface, the four remaining teams in the NFL playoffs signify the importance of having a franchise quarterback. But it’s not that simple when it comes to forming a championship-caliber roster.

What Jayden Daniels did in his two playoff victories isn’t normal for a rookie quarterback. He’s clearly a superstar, but his roster with the Washington Commanders supposedly had no chance of beating the Detroit Lions, a No. 1 seed with a stacked offense.

The Commanders’ new regime planted the seeds in the offseason by finding players who would fit well in Kliff Kingsbury’s offensive scheme and Dan Quinn’s defensive scheme. They spent wisely in free agency, focusing on fit rather than star power.

Is this some sort of new revelation? The 85 Bears rode their historic defense, Walter Payton, "The Fridge" (tush push anyone) and a serviceable Jim McMahon to a dominant season and Super Bowl win. The 2000 Ravens rode their historic defense, Jamal Lewis and the game management of Trent Dilfer to a dominant Super Bowl win. It's not really news that a strong defense can paper over the cracks of a weaker offense.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

But to do that you need an identity, a plan or strategy. The Cowboys don't seem to have that.

Problem #1.........

 

[kskboys]

Truth.....our road to the promise land now go through Washington AND Philly. In other words, we need to retool or rebuild ( whatever you wanna call it ) this team to on their level. I admitt, I have no clue what it will take but they are now the standard until proven ortherwise.


https://www.si.com/nfl/what-we-learned-divisional-round-defenses-step-up-to-help-star-qbs

What We Learned in NFL Divisional Round: Defenses Stepped Up to Help Star QBs​

Championship weekend's star-studded quartet of quarterbacks have made it this far thanks to supporting defenses that made huge plays in the divisional round.


On the surface, the four remaining teams in the NFL playoffs signify the importance of having a franchise quarterback. But it’s not that simple when it comes to forming a championship-caliber roster.

What Jayden Daniels did in his two playoff victories isn’t normal for a rookie quarterback. He’s clearly a superstar, but his roster with the Washington Commanders supposedly had no chance of beating the Detroit Lions, a No. 1 seed with a stacked offense.

The Commanders’ new regime planted the seeds in the offseason by finding players who would fit well in Kliff Kingsbury’s offensive scheme and Dan Quinn’s defensive scheme. They spent wisely in free agency, focusing on fit rather than star power.

Absolutely.

Now get this memo to Jerry. And while you're at it, can you let him know that CBs and LBs are not the primary ingredients in forming a good D.

 

[kskboys]

Is this some sort of new revelation? The 85 Bears rode their historic defense, Walter Payton, "The Fridge" (tush push anyone) and a serviceable Jim McMahon to a dominant season and Super Bowl win. The 2000 Ravens rode their historic defense, Jamal Lewis and the game management of Trent Dilfer to a dominant Super Bowl win. It's not really news that a strong defense can paper over the cracks of a weaker offense.

Only to the younger FF/analytics generations.

 

[CCBoy]

No turnovers was the difference in measures.

 

[kskboys]

No turnovers was the difference in measures.

I'd say that was the biggest difference in all the playoff games this weekend. That, more than anything, is what defines elite QB play.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I'd say that was the biggest difference in all the playoff games this weekend. That, more than anything, is what defines elite QB play.

No question ....... goes hand and hand with the ability to handle pressure on the biggest stage.
Check out this receipt from Daniel 10 years ago....someone pulled. BTW.....people forget he's 24, little old for a rookie.

 

[gtb1943]

True and he is a stud in the making for sure. But a lot of the games were also played in bad weather so that adds to the equation. But even in those conditions the QB's in this list played well and largely did not contribute to their teams loss. In fact the only QB who contributed to their teams loss this weekend was Jared Goff who played in a dome and whose turnovers killed his defense - a lot like Dak against GB.

sorry dude the weather was not that bad
They simply did not play up to their abilities for various reasons that was more about them

 

[gtb1943]

I'd say that was the biggest difference in all the playoff games this weekend. That, more than anything, is what defines elite QB play.

a non elite QB can avoid Turnovers. The difference between those and the elite is the elite MAKE BIG PLAYS

 

[Risen Star]

 

[IceStar-D7]

I been saying this for years. But many fans are.....Dak-Dak_Dak... Give me a friggin defense!!!!!

 

[gtb1943]

Haha I hear you.

These QBs are all choke artists. These are good to potentially great QBs who can't withstand the "winner-take-all" pressure of a playoff game. These QBs go from good/great to HORRIBLE in pressure moments...see Dak. See the guys on that list. The great ones THRIVE in those situations...consistently. It's not an accident.

which is why Mahoomes right now is really in a class of his own. His ability to MAKE THE PLAY is simply better than anyone else