News: ST: Witten: 'Jon is poised. Jon is real. Jon is authentic.' But will he be good for Dak Prescott?

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'Jon is poised. Jon is real. Jon is authentic.' But will he be good for Dak Prescott?

Former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten believes new quarterback coach Jon Kitna will be good for Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. He says he will have the same impact that Tony Sparano had on him early in his career.

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[OmerV]

Kind of a BS title for the story because it gives the impression Witten is saying he likes Kitna but isn't sure Kitna will really be a benefit to Dak. That impression is intentionally misleading for the purpose of hooking readers.

 

[Runwildboys]

Kind of a BS title for the story because it gives the impression Witten is saying he likes Kitna but isn't sure Kitna will really be a benefit to Dak. That impression is intentionally misleading for the purpose of hooking readers.

But the writing at the bottom of the OP clarifies it.

 

[Hawkeye19]

Will be interesting to see how Dak develops this offseason. He now has a more "innovative" OC in Moore. He has a new QB coach in Kitna. He should have a healthier and stronger OL with T Fred returning and Williams getting an offseason in the gym. He should also benefit from an offseason with Cooper and the development of the young TEs and any addition skill position players they bring in via the draft or FA.

 

[Stash]

Will be interesting to see how Dak develops this offseason. He now has a more "innovative" OC in Moore. He has a new QB coach in Kitna. He should have a healthier and stronger OL with T Fred returning and Williams getting an offseason in the gym. He should also benefit from an offseason with Cooper and the development of the young TEs and any addition skill position players they bring in via the draft or FA.

For me, it's even more reason as to why I would be in no rush to get a contract extension done now. Everything is lining up in his favor, he should have the best season of his career. And prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is, in fact, this team's franchise quarterback. If he does, I have no problem in paying him at the high end of quarterback salaries. He will have earned it.

 

[Hawkeye19]

For me, it's even more reason as to why I would be in no rush to get a contract extension done now. Everything is lining up in his favor, he should have the best season of his career. And prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is, in fact, this team's franchise quarterback. If he does, I have no problem in paying him at the high end of quarterback salaries. He will have earned it.

Reasonable approach IMO. If he struggles, you can either walk away or leverage his asking price down.

Zeke though? I would get his done and lock him up for 4-5 years. He is the straw that stirs the drink for our offense.

 

[GMO415]

When is Witt going to get his "Jon Kitna" for the booth?....sheeesh

 

[Stash]

Reasonable approach IMO. If he struggles, you can either walk away or leverage his asking price down.

Zeke though? I would get his done and lock him up for 4-5 years. He is the straw that stirs the drink for our offense.

I'd be against that too, for three reasons:

1. The team has the ability to keep him for two more years under the terms of his rookie contract. I'm not rushing to give that up.
2. Todd Gurley. The Rams extended him early and are now undeniably having second thoughts about it, especially given his issues down the stretch. I'm not eager to jump into having a problem like that.
3. The Cowboys are running Elliott into the ground, and his workload far outpaces the closest running back. If you sign him to an extension, you're likely to regret it, as almost all teams do with running backs.

Just my opinion.

 

[Runwildboys]

Will be interesting to see how Dak develops this offseason. He now has a more "innovative" OC in Moore. He has a new QB coach in Kitna. He should have a healthier and stronger OL with T Fred returning and Williams getting an offseason in the gym. He should also benefit from an offseason with Cooper and the development of the young TEs and any addition skill position players they bring in via the draft or FA.

For me, it's even more reason as to why I would be in no rush to get a contract extension done now. Everything is lining up in his favor, he should have the best season of his career. And prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is, in fact, this team's franchise quarterback. If he does, I have no problem in paying him at the high end of quarterback salaries. He will have earned it.

For the first time, I'm expecting a big improvement in our offense. Between play calling, the O-line getting healthy, more chemistry with Dak, Gallup, and Cooper, the improvement I expect from the TEs, and Kitna's tutelage, I honestly think we could go deep this season, possibly all the way.

 

[erod]

Word I've heard is that Kitna doesn't put up with crap quarterback play and lets it be known.

Can Dak avoid the wrath of Kitna?

 

[CouchCoach]

I'd be against that too, for three reasons:

1. The team has the ability to keep him for two more years under the terms of his rookie contract. I'm not rushing to give that up.
2. Todd Gurley. The Rams extended him early and are now undeniably having second thoughts about it, especially given his issues down the stretch. I'm not eager to jump into having a problem like that.
3. The Cowboys are running Elliott into the ground, and his workload far outpaces the closest running back. If you sign him to an extension, you're likely to regret it, as almost all teams do with running backs.

Just my opinion.

Or they begin to manage his carries which negates his mojo. He is the definitive workhorse back on a team that runs the offense through him or they don't do much at all. This team has to run the ball.

 

[CouchCoach]

Word I've heard is that Kitna doesn't put up with crap quarterback play and lets it be known.

Can Dak avoid the wrath of Kitna?

Actually, he played for a pretty tough coach in Mullen at Miss St., so he's not running from being coached. Because of the nature of the sport, I think most players respond well to tough coaching and prefer it. The question I have is will he be able to do what he needs to do when playing and not revert to instinctive play?

If Kitna can just have success with Prescott with vision and knowing when to throw it away to avoid the negative plays. It has been puzzling to watch the surprise in his eyes when he realizes they're right on him. Can he not see them coming?

 

[Stash]

Or they begin to manage his carries which negates his mojo. He is the definitive workhorse back on a team that runs the offense through him or they don't do much at all. This team has to run the ball.

Undoubtedly, as it is currently built.

 

[OmerV]

But the writing at the bottom of the OP clarifies it.

I'm not blaming the OP, so I hope it didn't seem as if I was. When I said it was a BS title for the story I was referring to the article, not the thread.

 

[northerncowboynation]

You is good, you is smart, you is intelligent

 

[Yobwocs]

First questions first: Did Kitna have good footwork in the NFL?

If not, it's reason to worry if he'll make Dak's feet better.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

You is good, you is smart, you is intelligent

You is kind

 

[xwalker]

For the first time, I'm expecting a big improvement in our offense. Between play calling, the O-line getting healthy, more chemistry with Dak, Gallup, and Cooper, the improvement I expect from the TEs, and Kitna's tutelage, I honestly think we could go deep this season, possibly all the way.

Agree.

Even without adding any new players, they could be significantly better.

They are a young team and young players improve with experience.
Gallup
Connor Williams
La'el
All the TEs.
Dak.

They get Frederick back and have Cooper all off-season.

Moore can't be any worse than Linehan and might be much better.

 

[xwalker]

'Jon is poised. Jon is real. Jon is authentic.' But will he be good for Dak Prescott?

Former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten believes new quarterback coach Jon Kitna will be good for Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. He says he will have the same impact that Tony Sparano had on him early in his career.

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One thing that seems obvious, especially after the Cowboys game that Witten worked, is that he did not like Scott Linehan.

 

[northerncowboynation]

You is kind

You is correct and you caught the reference