Dak might not be able to carry the team consistently on his shoulders like Romo used to, but Dak has shown the ability to do so several times in his 2.5 year career. The 2016 playoff loss to Green Bay comes to mind. Down 18 points (21 - 3) halfway through the 2nd quarter and the Defense allowing Green Bay to constantly score at will, Dak carried the Offense the rest of the way to tie the game at 31 - 31 with only 39 seconds left in regulation. Too bad the Defense once again gave up the winning FG to Green Bay as time expired.
There have been a few more games where Dak has carried the team on his shoulders, but obviously, it has been nowhere near what franchise record holder Tony Romo accomplished during his tenure.
Dak is no Romo, just like Romo is no Dak. They both have different qualities which has shown can lead to wins. I say with a better performing Oline and some weapons at receiver & TE, Dak can lead this team to many wins year in and year out.
I was applauding Dak in a Signature win Sunday night in Philly. And he has shown some others like you mentioned in Green Bay playoff game.
But the point still remains the Atlanta game last year was more glaring of his weaknesses and the effects it has on our offense effectiveness and productivity.
No doubt like in most of his Rookie season when all the surrounding parts are in place he can be more effective. He needs more consistency and we can’t always rely on all these surrounding pieces in place. And this is all before we bring in trying to overcome our front office and coaching staff.
Remember Romo couldn’t overcome this dysfunctional organization . I’m not sure how we see Dak overcoming. That doesn’t mean it’s all his fault.
I argued for years I thought someone greater than Romo could elevate us more. And most would argue Romo was enough with a better team.
Cowboys are talent dependent. When we have more talent we are more competitive given our other handicaps mentioned and why IMO having a Qb with Daks abilities challenges our dysfunctional franchise even more.